Diocesan Tribunal
The Marriage Nullity Process
Thank you for your interest in the Tribunal of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. We are here to serve all those interested in examining the validity of one’s marriage. Because of the intensely pastoral nature of the Tribunal process, we recommend that you begin by contacting your parish priest. Your parish priest will be the person best able to help you during the entirety of the Tribunal procedure. But, do not hesitate to contact us directly if we can help you in any way.
Gracias por su interés en el Tribunal de la Diócesis de Fort Wayne-South Bend. Si desea comenzar el proceso de anulación matrimonial, póngase en contacto con su párroco. Él le ayudará a iniciar el proceso.
Need More Answers?
Here are some helpful articles from Today’s Catholic.
The Annulment Process – an Act of Mercy
By Anne Therese Stephens, JCL
August 15, 2018
The Annulment Process in Practice: Mary’s Story
By Jodi Marlin
September 25, 2018
Annulments: Answers to Common Questions, Objections & Misconceptions
By Father Jacob Runyon, JCL
November 20, 2018
Additional Resources
Judicial Vicar and Tribunal Staff
Contact Information
Fort Wayne Office Archbishop Noll Catholic Center
915 South Clinton Street P.O. Box 390
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46801
Phone: (260) 422-4611 Fax: (260) 969-9140
Judicial Vicar: Very Rev. Francis Chukwuma, JCD, [email protected]
First Court Judges: Rev. Bonaventure Nwosu, Very Rev. Francis Chukwuma, JCD, and Rev. Jacob Runyon, JCL
Promoter of Justice: Rev. Msgr. Bruce Piechocki, JCL
Administrative Assistant: Jeff Harlan Ext. 3343
Auditor: Ellen Becker Ext. 3352
Auditor: Deacon Maximo Ortega (Spanish) Ext. 3346
Auditor: Elizabeth Jones Ext. 3351
Auditor: Cheryl Horrell Ext. 3341
Advocate: Vicki Ferrier Ext. 3345
Advocate: Anne Therese Stephens, JCL Ext. 3347
Advocate: Rev. David Violi Ext. 3330