Annulments Procurator Tells the Story Behind the Data

Why are 90% of annulments granted by the Catholic Church? Can you trust the Tribunal’s decision? Why did Catholic annulment numbers increase? On this episode, we interviewed Fr. Michael Duesterhaus. He is a procurator/advocate and has presented many formal cases over the years. He gives an insider’s look at the annulment process. He also offers insight to the common reasons couples seek annulments. Whether you are confused about the Catholic annulment process, unsure how the annulment of marriage works, wonder why the Church grants so many annulments, and want Catholic answers—this episode is for you! Fr. Duesterhaus gives a detailed explanation of how Catholic marriage annulments are evaluated, what makes a marriage invalid in the Church's eyes, and how tribunals decide these sensitive cases. He also discusses: — Why nearly 90% of Catholic annulments are granted — The most common reasons Catholics seek annulments — Whether you can trust the Church tribunal system — What many Catholics misunderstand about the annulment process Fr. Michael R. Duesterhaus was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Arlington in 1991. He spent 27 years, Active and Reserves, as a Naval Chaplain, mostly serving with units of the U.S. Marine Corps. Father has presented over 125 formal cases before Tribunals of seven dioceses of the United States. He is the Parochial Vicar at St. John the Baptist Parish, Front Royal, Virginia. Free e-book! Get your copy of “Which Cosmetics Use Fetal Cells?” here: https://www.hli.org/offers/cosmetics-... Chapters: 00:00:00 Why did Annulment Numbers Increase? 00:03:29 Code of Canon Law 00:05:22 Cake Analogy 00:09:11 Marriage Definition 00:10:04 Catholic Church Jurisdiction 00:13:48 Why Did Annulment Numbers Rise? 00:15:27 Common Reasons for Annulments 00:18:37 Potential Issues 00:20:36 Why 90% of Annulments are Granted 00:25:00 Pastoral Activity 00:26:04 Can We Trust the Decision? 00:32:43 Contraception? 00:34:05 Porn & Netflix 00:36:41 Bad Marriage Prep 00:40:12 Fr. Duesterhaus' Pre-Cana Program 00:43:27 No Catholic Culture 00:54:19 Convalidation 00:58:29 Why Some Protestants Aren't Christians 01:03:26 Men Need to be Men 01:04:52 Privilege of Faith Case Living the Culture of Life