Judicial Vicar

Reverend Monsignor Ricardo Coronado-Arrascue, J.C.D. .....................................Phone: 719/636-2345

Defender of the Bond

Rev. George V. Fagan, J.C.L.

Auditor

Mr. Anthony R. St. Louis-Sanchez .........................................................................Phone: 719/636-2345

Ecclesiastical Notaries and Secretaries

Ms. Maria Magalong ..............................................................................................Phone: 719/636-2345

Mrs. Faviola O. Tinsley ..........................................................................................Phone: 719/636-2345

Purpose

The Diocesan Tribunal administers justice for the faithful of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Colorado Springs. It ensures that the Diocese is in conformance with Canon Law, it adjudicates Church legal matters as needed, and the officials of the Tribunal guide individuals through the legal processes of the Church when they need assistance.

For example, the Diocesan Tribunal is responsible for processing marriage cases where petitions for declaration of nullity (often referred to as annulment) have been submitted. It is also responsible for processing privilege cases as well (Pauline and Petrine).

For questions or assistance, please call the Tribunal at 719/636-2345.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Information/Procedures/Forms

Decision Matrix

Process Tips

Document Summary

Fee Summary

Nullity Cases

Lack of Form Case

A “Lack of Form” case can be pursued if one or both parties to a marriage had been baptized in the Catholic Church before their marriage AND the marriage ceremony was not Catholic. To pursue this type of case, at least one Catholic party to the marriage must not have formally left the Church. Also, the marriage must not have been permitted through a dispensation from the Bishop (or his designated authority).

Form for "Lack of Form" Case

Ligamen Case

A “Ligamen” case can be pursued if either party to a marriage had been married previously without obtaining a declaration of nullity for the previous marriage.

Form for Ligamen Case

Formal Case

Process Overview

Petition Form

Petitioner Questionnaire

Petitioner Information Summary

Petitioner Instruction Sheet

Cuestionario

Peticion de Declaracion de Nulidad

Sumario de Informacion

Privilege Cases

Pauline Case

Contact the Tribunal for forms and information

Petrine Case

Contact the Tribunal for forms and information

Dispensations or Permissions

Please see the Office of the Chancellor (http://www.diocs.org/CPC/chancellor.cfm)