The
Tribunal
Rev. Salvatore Manganello, STL, JCL - Judicial Vicar
Phone: 716-847-8769 / Fax: 716-847-8772
E-mail: tribunal@buffalodiocese.org
The Tribunal is actually the Church Court. It is staffed by priests, sisters and lay people who offer a ministry of healing for those who have experienced a failed marriage and wish to rectify their marital status with the Church. It assists those who have divorced and wish to remarry within the Catholic Church. Specific services include:
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Managing requests for annulments. |
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Personnel are trained in Church Law and also assist the Diocese with questions of Church law and procedures, especially those regarding marriage issues. |
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Has information on Pro Bono Legal Services offered through the St. Thomas More Guild of Catholic Lawyers and the Volunteer Lawyer Project of Erie County. |
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Handling matters of Due Process. |
Rich in Compassion - Questions about Annulments