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.
“Has been discussed with a priest.”
You still need to have your marriage regularized. Did that ever happen? Did you get permission from your bishop for a Josephite marriage?
I really don’t care what you do. It’s your soul. The Church, however, teaches that you should have more than a civil marriage and you don’t have one. The Church also, if I am not mistaken, says you should have permission from your bishop for a Josephite marriage. You can’t pick and choose what Church teachings and laws you’re going to follow.