Tribunal
Purpose STATEMENT
The Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati is a Church court which determines whether the spouses of a failed marriage that has ended civilly might be able to marry again in the Church. The tribunal also assists the Archbishop of Cincinnati in exercising his judicial authority by adjudicating the matters brought before it according to canon law.
CONTACT US
Tribunal Office
100 East Eighth St.
Cincinnati OH 45202
Fax: (513) 723-1035
WHO WE ARE
Sister Victoria Vondenberger, RSM, JCL
Canonical Advisor, Defender of the Bond, Promoter of Justice
Deacon Richard Hobbs, JCL
Judge
Deacon Brian Caperton, JCL
Judge
Rev. Christopher R. Armstrong, STD, JCD
Judicial VicarRev. Steve J, Angi, JCL
Adjutant Judicial VicarCandy Engelke
Auditor, Notary, Appeal Cases, Formal Cases, Pauline Privilege, LigamenWHO WE SERVE
All who have concerns regarding canon law
WHAT WE DO
- Handle all canonical judicial procedures for the archdiocese
- Render decisions in cases that petition for a declaration of nullity (commonly, but incorrectly, referred to as “annulment”) of a marriage
