Tribunal
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The Diocesan Tribunal Office assists the bishop in his pastoral responsibility to resolve petitions for nullity of marriage and other causes according to the provisions of the Code of Canon Law. The Office also provides canonical advice to clergy and the faithful of the diocese.
The Tribunal is the court of the Diocese of Syracuse. It is competent to hear cases related to spiritual matters and violations of ecclesiastical law. The most common case heard by the Tribunal are petitions for declarations of nullity of a marriage (annulment).
As of September 9, 2015, the Diocesan Tribunal of Syracuse will no longer require payment for petitions of nullity of marriage.
Diocesan Tribunal
240 East Onondaga Street
Syracuse, NY 13202T: (315) 470-1480
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Contact Us
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Rev. Msgr. Timothy S. Elmer, J.C.L.telmersyrdio.orgJudicial Vicar, Tribunal
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Rev. John P. Donovan, J.C.L.jpdonovansyrdio.orgVicar for Canonical Services; Adjutant Judicial Vicar, Tribunal
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James Salamy, J.C.L.jsalamysyrdio.orgDirector, Diocesan Tribunal & Office of Public Policy
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Joanne Brusajoanne.brusasyrdio.orgAdvocate, Tribunal
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Mary Fangio, J.D.mfangiosyrdio.orgAdvocate, Tribunal
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Rebecca Stedmanrstedmansyrdio.orgAdministrative Assistant, Tribunal
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Rev. Christopher R. Seibt, Ph.L, S.T.L., J.C.L.cseibtsyrdio.orgVice Chancellor; Tribunal Judge; Emcee for Episcopal Ceremonies
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