u/moody-nursey

Hello r/AskAPriest,

I have a question I’d like to ask before approaching my SO about it. We have been married for ~6 months (civil) and we do wish to have a proper wedding later on, including a religious ceremony which is important for both of us.

We do not cohabitate (both sides of the border LDR, we are still figuring out the immigration situation), but I wonder if we could ask for convalidation and have a “proper” ceremony (more like a blessing?) later on. I would feel more comfortable doing so. Also, should we go to his parish or mine (different dioceses) or it doesn’t matter?

It’s a first civil union for both os us and we do not have any impediments (that I know of).

Thank you all

Hello,

I’ve been a Catholic since forever, but because of difficult circumstances I had to stop my confirmation preparation when I was young. Although I never stopped attending mass (different parishes, because I moved a lot), I never had the opportunity to finish the process.

Last year I decided to bit the bullet and enrol in the RCIA program, but I had to postpone it once again because of scheduling conflicts.

Is there any alternative besides moving parishes to another one that offers weekend RCIA? I have contacted the new priest and I’m waiting for his response.

Thank you so much for your dedication

I would love to get to know more left-leaning Catholics!

Hello everyone,

I am Canadian and my husband is American. We live relatively close to the border, so we visit each other fairly often. I go to US ~3 times a month and never stay more than 4 days (most times I just spend the weekend).

We are applying for a CR-1 soon, so I wonder if the pending I-130 will have any negative implications regarding my visits. Would it be considered dual intent since I technically want to immigrate? I am sorry for the confusion or if it has been asked many times, I guess I am looking for someone who’s been in a similar situation.

I have no desire to overstay and we are prepared to wait until the process is finished for me to move. I don’t know if it helps, but I do have a Nexus card. I also have a stable job (same governmental agency since 2022) and I am going to school as well.

Thank you all for this community, it has been very informative to lurk here ☺️☺️