What the CHURCH Teaches: Annulments

Without his help man and woman cannot achieve the union of their lives for which God created them ‘in the beginning.’ " -- Catechism of the Catholic Church, No. 1608

Annulment is tough to talk about – even with loved ones or a trusted parish priest. It's loaded with emotion, feelings of shame or failure, or a fear of being "judged" by the Church. Those feelings may be so strong that they prevent you from ever asking that first question: What is annulment?

Our Sunday Visitor's What the Church Teaches pamphlet offers an introduction to the what, why, and how of this complex and delicate process. It can be a first step to leading those in need to seek guidance and support, or it can reach friends and family members of Catholics who have felt alienated by divorce and have left the Church. The material can be used to start a warm and welcoming discussion with their loved one.

Even those already seeking an annulment will find this pamphlet helpful – they can distribute it to their former spouse, witnesses, and family members to answer their questions.

Granted an imprimatur by the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, What the Church Teaches: Annulments provides solid, dependable answers. To order, click here.