Office of the Tribunal
The Tribunal of the Diocese of Lincoln is
appointed by Bishop Bruskewitz with the power to
adjudicate in accordance with Canon Law. Among
its primary duties is to examine petitions for a
Declarations of Nullity, in which someone
petitions the tribunal to determine if their
prior marriage may be declared null.
3400 Sheridan Boulevard
P.O. Box 80328
Lincoln, NE 68501-3569
402-488-0921
Fax: 402-488-3569
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Judicial Vicar |
Rev. Msgr. Mark
Huber |
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Adjutant
Judicial Vicars
and Judges |
Rev. Maurice
Current,
Rev. Craig Doty |
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Judge |
Rev. Daniel
Rayer |
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Promoter of
Justice |
Msgr. Timothy
Thorburn |
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Defenders of the
Bond |
Msgr. Timothy
Thorburn,
Rev. Gary
Coulter |
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Secretary and
Notary |
Marilyn
Friesen:
email
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Those wishing to petition for a declaration
of nullity should first contact their local
parish priest, who will assist in preparing the
necessary documents and petition.
What is a Declaration of Nullity, what many
improperly call an Annulment?
The Catechism of the Catholic Church on
Marriage and Nullity, with references to the
Code of Canon Law:
1628 The consent must be an act of the will
of each of the contracting parties, free of
coercion or grave external fear. (Cf.
can. 1103) No human power can substitute for
this consent. (Cf.
can. 1057 #1) If this freedom is lacking the
marriage is invalid.
1629 For this reason (or for other reasons
that render the marriage null and void) the
Church, after an examination of the situation by
the competent ecclesiastical tribunal, can
declare the nullity of a marriage, i.e., that
the marriage never existed. (Cf.
can. 1095-1107) In this case the contracting
parties are free to marry, provided the natural
obligations of a previous union are discharged.
Additional information:
Is an Annulment Just a Catholic Divorce?
Do I Need an Annulment? Common Q & A
Faith Facts: Annulments
Annulment Information
More Annulment Questions
Have you applied for an Annulment? Please
complete a survey
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