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Expert: - 11/15/2010


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Hello,
My sister was born and raised catholic, she is marrying a man who was also raised catholic. They have decided to get married in a greenhouse, with a pastor whose religion I am not sure of, but it is not catholic. She has asked me to be the maid of honor, will I be excommunicated for participating in this wedding?
Thank you for your time,
God Bless
Katie  

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Kathryn,
Thanks for your question.  To the best of my knowledge, the answer to your question is, "no" you won't be ex-communicated.  

For your sister's sake, I hope they attend church together as without God and Faith in a marriage, the chances of its success drop dramatically.
God bless,
Charlie

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