Annulments Procurator Tells the Story Behind the Data

Why are 90% of annulments granted by the Catholic Church? Can you trust the Tribunal’s decision? Why did annulment numbers increase?

Fr. Duesterhaus, a procurator/advocate, has presented many formal cases over the years. On today’s episode, he gives an insider’s look at the annulment process. He also offers insight to the common reasons couples seek annulments.

Fr. Michael R. Duesterhaus was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Arlington in 1991. He spent 27 years, Active and Reserves, as a Naval Chaplain, mostly serving with units of the U.S. Marine Corps. Father has presented over 125 formal cases before Tribunals of seven dioceses of the United States. He is the Parochial Vicar at St. John the Baptist Parish, Front Royal, Virginia.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro

00:03:29 Code of Canon Law

00:05:22 Cake Analogy

00:09:11 Marriage Definition

00:10:04 Catholic Church Jurisdiction

00:13:48 Why Did Annulment Numbers Rise?

00:15:27 Common Reasons for Annulments

00:18:37 Potential Issues

00:20:36 Why 90% of Annulments are Granted

00:25:00 Pastoral Activity

00:26:04 Can We Trust the Tribunal's Decision?

00:32:43 Contraception?

00:34:08 Porn & Netflix

00:36:41 Bad Marriage Prep

00:40:12 Fr. Duesterhaus' Pre-Cana

00:43:27 No Catholic Culture

00:54:19 Convalidation

00:58:29 Why Some Protestants Aren't Christians

01:03:26 Men Need to be Men

01:04:52 Privilege of Faith Case

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