Does that mean that a divorced Catholic remarried outside the Church may receive Holy Communion?
No. A Catholic who remarries without a declaration of nullity (or invalidity) for any prior marriage may not receive Holy Communion, since the reception of Holy Communion is a public statement to the faith community that one adheres to the laws of the Church. If a person is not remarried according to Church law, this would be a contradiction of symbols. What is a Marriage Tribunal? A Marriage Tribunal is a diocesan office staffed by persons who are appointed by the Bishop and who have received special education and preparation to represent him and the Church in Church proceedings for marriage cases. What is the purpose of the Marriage Tribunal? The Marriage Tribunal helps divorced people who ask for an investigation of the prior marriage(s). After gathering as much information as possible, the judge makes a human decision in the name of the Church as to whether a marital bond was created between the two partners; whether the couple is still bound to the bond; or whether they may be fre
