“Living in a Josephite civil marriage my wife and I would encounter no problems receiving the sacraments.”
Josephite civil marriage? I don’t think there is such a thing. For it to be a Josephite marriage it needs to be a licit, valid Catholic marriage. I think you also need permission of the bishop in that case as well.
It has been known throughout many cultures as the bond of a man and a woman for reasons of spiritual and emotional intimacy and connection where partners help each other reach spiritual realization of God.
Has been discussed with a priest.
**I think you also need permission of the bishop in that case as well.**
My impression too from looking at the canon law site.
I don't need permission of the bishop for anything.