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Metropolitan Tribunal
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Nullity Case Sponsor Training
(scroll down for information & to register!)Who We Are The Archdiocesan Metropolitan Tribunal, as defined in Canon Law, is an extension of the Archbishop's Judicial Ministry of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and, as such, is concerned in a special way with the quest for justice. Grounded upon, and obedient to, the Magisterial teachings of the Church, the Metropolitan Tribunal serves as a means of delineating responsibilities and protecting rights as they are authentically proclaimed and legitimately codified in Church Law.What We Do - Study requests for Petitions of Nullity & Privilege of the Faith
- Act as a resource to the Archbishop in canonical matters.
- Serve as a consultative agency for priests, religious, and laity regarding canonical policy.
- Assist agencies and institutions of the Archdiocese with information of policy or programs related to marriages.
- Serve as a public relations agency and/or a source of information with regards to canonical matters.
- Serve as Court of First Instance for petitions challenging the validity of marriages and adjudicating the rights of physical and juridic persons.
- Serve as Court of Second Instance for non-matrimonial cases that are not reserved to the Holy See.
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Nullity Case Sponsor Training 2027 Location: Cathedral Centre (1701 San Jacinto St, Houston, TX 77002) The training consists of 6 classes (3 courses with 2 classes each) which will be held on Saturdays from 9 am to 4 pm. (Lunch, not provided, 12pm-1pm)
(To qualify to serve as a Nullity Case Sponsor, one must complete all 6 sessions.)Course 1: January 9th & 23rd, 2027Course 2: February 6th & 20th, 2027Course 3: March 6th & 13th, 2027Cost: $100 (total for all 6 sessions).
The payment link will be sent to you after your registration.If you are in need of a scholarship, please contact us.Lay persons MUST have permission from their pastor in order to attend the training.
An approval form for the pastor to sign will be sent to you after your registration.REGISTER BELOW!
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