“I provide compassionate, knowledgeable assistance to individuals in the Diocese of Madison who have questions about their marital status within the Catholic Church. I have found that following a divorce, people are hurting, families are hurting, and they have questions regarding how they can be fully reconciled with the Catholic Church. It is my desire to provide information and support to those facing these challenging circumstances. My services are always at no cost to you, and I am passionate about helping people, showing forth the Lord’s mercy, and accompanying individuals on their path of reconciliation to the Lord and His Church.
Having been away from the Catholic Church for many years myself, I know how daunting the path back can seem. I earnestly desire to share with you some steps you can take today to come closer to God. I am also excited to share the message that God has a plan for your happiness and that He wants you to know the joy of a life lived in communion with Him.”
I provide compassionate assistance to individuals who are divorced, divorced and remarried, in irregular marriages, or unsure of their marital status within the Catholic Church. / Proporciono asistencia compasiva a personas divorciadas, personas divorciadas que se han vuelto a casar, personas en matrimonios irregulares o personas que no están seguras de su estado matrimonial dentro de la Iglesia Católica.
No hablo español, pero puedo asegurarle un intérprete, si lo necesita.
I will provide an explanation of the Church’s teaching on marriage, conduct a personal assessment of any moral and canonical remedies available for your particular situation, and provide assistance in petitioning for a declaration of nullity (commonly referred to as an annulment). I do not provide any counseling, nor am I trained to assist with recovery or addictions. Please see the resource page below for the wonderful counselors and resources we have available to you. The information you provide to me will be kept confidential. / Brindaré una explicación de las enseñanzas de la Iglesia sobre el matrimonio, realizaré una evaluación personal de los remedios morales y canónicos disponibles para su situación particular y brindaré asistencia para solicitar una declaración de nulidad (comúnmente conocida como anulación). La información que me proporcione se mantendrá confidencial.
The initial meeting with me lasts 1-2 hours and can be done via Zoom videoconference, in-person at your parish, or in-person at my office. I am available during regular business hours 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, most evenings, and some Saturdays. There is no cost for my assistance.
You do not need to bring anything to the initial meeting, but if you have the marriage license and divorce decree from your previous marriage, it can be helpful to establish the timeline of the relationship. / La reunión inicial conmigo dura de 1 a 2 horas y se puede realizar a través de videoconferencia de Zoom, en persona en su parroquia o en persona en mi oficina. Estoy disponible durante el horario comercial habitual de 8:00 a. m. a 4:30 p. m., la mayoría de las noches y algunos sábados. No hay costo por mi ayuda.
No necesita traer nada a la reunión, pero si tiene la licencia de matrimonio y el decreto de divorcio de su matrimonio anterior, puede ser útil para establecer el cronograma de la relación.
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