The work of the Tribunal is a shared ministry that is also part of the pastoral care of the two Dioceses in Montana, Great Falls-Billings and Helena. Church Marriage Law is designed to protect the rights and dignity of each person while fostering healing and spiritual growth through the compassionate and just application of the law in the ministry of serving God’s people. The Church, in her wisdom, cares about all people and especially those who have suffered the pain of divorce.

We welcome all inquiries, questions, or comments. We are here to serve you. Please know that information submitted to the Tribunal is held in strict confidence; only those who are a party in the marriage, their Advocates, and those members of the Tribunal who are necessary to the process will have access to the testimony provided.

The process for a declaration of invalidity (an annulment) can seem daunting to those unfamiliar with the process and its requirements. However, our specially trained Advocates have very loving and compassionate hearts and are eager to assist you throughout the process.

If you are divorced and want to marry in the Catholic Church or divorced and in a civil union and want to participate fully in the life of the Church, then please contact us.

We will listen with compassion, empathy, and understanding of the pain of divorce. We will guide you in the right process. Please contact your local priest or the Tribunal to begin the process of healing.



Where to Send Paperwork
Annulment Cases & Annulment-related Documents
Diocese of Great Falls–Billings
c/o The Tribunal
P.O. Box 1399
Great Falls, MT 59403
 
Prenuptial Papers & Marriage Files
Alex Kautzky
Diocese of Helena
P.O. Box 1729
Helena, MT 59624
 

For further information on Tribunal matters visit:
https://diocesegfb.org/home-page/offices-and-ministries/tribunal/

Kautzky, Alex

Dir. Family Life
Pro-Life & Evangelization
Legendary Lodge
406-389-7068

Scheidecker, Fr. Nathan

Chancellor
Adjutant Judicial Vicar
406-389-7054

Spiering, Father Samuel, J.C.L.

Judicial
Vicar
406-727-6683 ext. 136

Reavley,
Terri

Director of
Marriage Tribunal
406-727-6683 ext. 127

St. Germain,
Loretta

Tribunal
Administrative Asst.
406-727-6683 ext. 111