Since the Catholic Church doesn't seem to want me(vanity)

[ShadowDancer]

Annulment isn't a Sacrament.

[i_dont_chat]

What was your sin, my son?

[saveliberty]

You can check if there are parishes that have a better success rate.

There are some pastors who are really proactive to try to keep people within the faith and will go the extra mile.

[bnelson44]

The only churches with valid sacraments for a Catholic are in communion with Rome or with the Eastern Church. You can usually ask the priest.

[dead]

Have you tried Scientology?

It's a bit expensive, from what I hear, but you get to do self-electroshock therapy and marry celebrities for brief periods.

[exnavychick]

I'm sorry I don't have any recommendations, but I CAN offer this...it took just over a year for my mother to get an annulment so that she could marry my stepfather in the Church.

The 10 months to a year timeframe fits in with what I have experienced. (Albeit second-hand)

[ShadowDancer]

Wait a minute, I'm confused. How is it that you were married in the Catholic Church but have yet to recieve the Sacrament of Reconciliation?

[KarlInOhio]

Have you considered having your name legally changed to Kennedy? That seems to help.

[bnelson44]

"Annulment isn't a Sacrament."

True, it simply is a recognition that the sacrament of marriage did not occur.

[DesignerChick]

You and your wife are waiting an annullment....I'm confused. Are you ready to get married again as soon as the paperwork gets in?

[SoDak]

Lately I've tried quitting it all, and so far it seems to be going ok.

[grellis]

Sheesh...you'd think I wanted 72 virgins or something.

No, you just want the church to give you the green light in breaking a promise that you and your wife made to God. Certainly not a circumstance in which careful reflection and consideration is warranted.

[toddlintown]

Call Ted Kennedy or one of the other big shots who seem to breeze through annullments at warp speed.

[kingu]

Color me confused with everyone else...

If you're seeking an annulment, you're still married in the eyes of the church. You refer to your wife rather than that B*@&# so I'm assuming you re-married outside the church. Why is it suddenly something of such concern, if you're already married?

[TheStickman]

Wife and I were civilly married 8 or so years ago. She received an annulment from her 1st marriage 3 months ago. Took her case about a year from start to finish to conclude. I am (was?) converting to Catholicism and have been 14 months so far into the annulment nitemare and learned today another 10 months to a year waiting lay ahead.

[Americanchild]

I would think that one's choice of a church would depend on what one believes rather than on whether an anullment is granted or not. After all, the need for an anullment is dependent on the choices one has made, and is not the church's fault.

Incidently, you can go to confession at any time; no need to be annulled for that! You may also recieve Communion if you have not remarried.

[Past Your Eyes]

I know I'll get in trouble if I answer this so I won't.

[TomB]

You and the ping list might find this amusing.

[TheStickman]

Not in a million years. I want an answer: Granted or denied. Also, you got no clue what promise I made or didn't make with my 1st wife nor she with me.

If I wanted a *green light* and didn't respect the Church's teaching regarding marriage there wouldn't be any reason to be frustrated or fed-up, would there? I wouldn't have freaking bothered.