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George,
Is it permissable for a catholic to attend the wedding of a baptized, but fallen away catholic, to a protestant woman?
If not, what doctrine or canon law specifically prohibits this?
This question is tearing at my family.
Thank you for your time.
Bob
Peace
In most case, its a matter of conscience not doctrine if I am understanding the question you have asked. I would only generally advise staying away for the ceremony but maybe at reception. As a way saying you reject the doctrinal view of the couple if its not in line with Church but you are willing to support them as persons.
Your servant but His First
George
ps sorry for the delay, my computer was down.
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George A. Card,sfo, M.I
Expertise
I am willing to attempt to answer any question. If I don’t know the answer, I will look-up or pass the question on to friends for feed back. Beside Catholicism (especially the social/moral and the Eastern rites), I am well read on Mormonism and so-called Modern Christian Fundamentalism. Also I study Franciscan History as means of growing in my lay Franciscan calling to holiness in Christ.
Experience
20+ years as the Justice and Peace Laison for my (local)Secular Franciscan Fraternity,22+ years public speaking on the Faith,and/or teaching CCD and Youth Retreats,a former Officer for K of C and my SFO Fraternity,still hold appointed offices in local SFO fraternity
Organizations
Catholic Church, Rome Rite
Secular Fraciscan Order
Knights of Columbus
The Men's Study (A local Catholic study group I co founded)
Others
Militia Immaculata(Knights of the Immaculate
Publications
Local News Letters:Mostly my Poetry
Education/Credentials
2 years of Minor Seminary
Bible and Adult Faith Studies and Seminars
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