TRIBUNAL

About Us & What We Do

About Our Tribunal Staff

  • Judicial Vicar Very Rev. Krikor G. Chahin, JCD
  • Director of the Tribunal & Chief Notary Laura Ruiz, MA, MAPM
  • Administrative Assistant Andrea Mullins
  • Case Coordinator Sister Gemma Abonge, MCM, MSW
  • Case Coordinator Blanca Gonzalez
  • Case Coordinator Denise Marantes, MSW
  • Case Coordinator Bosco Miller, MA, DMin Cand
  • Case Coordinator Deacon Francisco Suniga, Jr., MAPM

PETITIONS FOR DECLARATIONS OF MARRIAGE NULLLITY

PETITION FORMS are available on the Fees & Forms tab
and may be submitted by regular mail or in person at the Pastoral Center 8:30am-5pm, Monday-Friday.  
(Please scan or make a copy for your records.)  

PRENUPTIAL PACKETS

PRENUPTIAL PACKET FORMS are available on the Fees & Forms tab.
PRENUPTIAL PACKETS for couples preparing for marriage INSIDE the Archdiocese of San Antonio, 
but celebrating the wedding OUTSIDE the Archdiocese of San Antonio,
OR
for couples preparing for marriage OUTSIDE the Archdiocese of San Antonio, 
but celebrating INSIDE the Archdiocese of San Antonio, 
SHOULD BE SENT TO THE TRIBUNAL
AT LEAST 2 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE WEDDING DATE
Original documents should be submitted with cover letter from the Pastor. 
(Please scan or make a copy to retain at the parish until the wedding has actually been celebrated.)  

Note: Approvals for Dispensations should be obtained from Lori Peery, JD, JCL, Vice Chancellor.