The Catholic Diocese of Bismarck, North Dakota : Ministries/Offices

In some circumstances, couples preparing for sacramental marriage in the Church need permission or even a dispensation from Church law in order to proceed. Pastors, or parish staff assisting him, arrange for the necessary request on behalf of the couple. Such requests are directed to this office, which manages these requests on behalf of the bishop.

For more information, please contact the Director of the Office of Canonical Affairs, Fr. Gene Lindemann, by phone at 1-701-222-3035 or email (frglindemann@bismarckdiocese.com.

Additional Reference Information

Resources

Canonical Office Instructions Check Sheet
File Size: 141.7 kb

Canonical Office Help Sheet
File Size: 78.57 kb

Canonical Office Form E
File Size: 110.29 kb

Canonical Office Form D
File Size: 133.81 kb

Canonical Office Form C
File Size: 124.46 kb

Canonical Office Form B
File Size: 140.33 kb

Canonical Office Form A
File Size: 176.62 kb

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