Forms & Resources

Bishop Malesic letter regarding Case Specialists, 802/2021

On August 20, 2021, Bishop Malesic announced a new formation program for those who assist people seeking the ministry of the Diocesan Tribunal. From July 2022, those who have not received this additional formation will not be able to submit new cases as procurators.

Petition for Declaration of Invalidity of Marriage (formal case)

This will print a version of the Formal Petition (T101) libellus. Please note that the signature of the respondent, on the lower half of page 4, is optional; it is only required if the respondent is joining with the petition. From May 30, 2016, the tribunal will not accept petitions submitted using old versions of Form T-101 dated prior to December 8, 2015. Parishes should dispose of old forms, and use new forms from the tribunal website to ensure the most up-to-date version is used.

Petition for Declaration of Invalidity of Marriage due to Lack of Form

Use this form to request a declaration of invalidity of marriage where a Catholic married outside of the Catholic Church and did not receive a dispensation to do so.

Petition for Pauline Privilege

This form is used to request permission to use the Pauline Privilege to dissolve a marriage between two non-baptized persons.

Petitioner's Questionnaire (Marriage with Validation)

The petitioner’s questionnaire is required to accompany a formal petition. There are two different petitioner questionnaires. The selection depends upon whether or not the marriage you are having the Tribunal evaluate was a ‘validation.’ A validation occurs when either party is Catholic and attempts marriage merely civilly or in a non-Catholic religion, then later the parties marry in the Catholic Church.

RCIA information form

This form may be useful to ministers gathering information regarding catechumens and candidates for baptism and reception into full communion with the Catholic Church.

Tribunal appeal form

Use this form to appeal against the tribunal's decision.

Cuestionario del Solicitante(s) - T101 PQ

Cuestionario del Solicitante(s) con validez - T101 PQ

Canonical Procedures

This book gives information for pastoral ministers regarding marriage, sacramental records, and ascription to Churches sui iuris.

Tribunal Procedures

This book gives information for pastoral ministers regarding dissolution and invalidity of marriage. It will be updated shortly to reflect changes made in summer 2022 for Case Specialists.