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Marriage in the News: Kennedy’s First Marriage Still On

Controversy seems to go hand in hand with U.S. politics and when you are talking about America’s political royal family – well controversy seems to go hand in hand with the Kennedy name too. Recently, new fuel has been added to that controversial fire. Joseph P. Kennedy II married Sheila Raunch in the 80s. in 1991, following a no-fault divorce, Kennedy requested an annulment and it was granted – in secret. Raunch didn’t discover the ‘de-sanctification’ until 1996. By that time, Kennedy had married his former aide. Raunch was understandably upset – according to a Catholic annulment – her twelve-year … Continue reading →

Marriage in the News: Cut those Apron Strings!

Married couples or soon to be married couples that are members of the Catholic Church know that the Church does not approve of divorce. However, annulment is possible in certain cases; usually only if there is a very good –and provable- reason. There are too many reasons to list, but they run the range from rushing into marriage too soon and seeking an immediate annulment to estrangement or infidelity. Annulment is a formal process, one that is dealt with in various ways. The most difficult or delicate situations are decided by a tribunal called the “Roman Rota.” It is not … Continue reading →