When did this change? When I was married in 2001, I had to get a dispensation to marry my non Catholic fiance. It was a painless procedure, paperwork filled out by the DRE/Marriage Coordinator at our parish. But it did actually have to happen. I am unaware of that changing in the last 10 years.
I over stated my point, and admitted as much later in the thread.
It is EXTREMELY easy for Catholics to marry non-Catholics, in my area.
Nothing changed. A dispensation is still necessary.