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 Rev.
David L. Rasner, J.C.L.
Officialis
Father Rasner is a
Presiding Judge of the Court of First Instance. Father Rasner is
responsible for the overall operation of the Tribunal. |
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 Rev.
William R. Vath
Defender of the Bond, Appellate Court
Father Vath is
Defender of the Bond for the Court of Second Instance. As Defender,
Father holds the position of upholding the bond of marriage (validity)
in all cases. |
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Rev. David J. Buckles,
J.C.L.
Vice Officialis, Presiding Judge Appellate Court; Instructor for
Informal Cases
During an
annulment process a decision is made in the Court of First Instance.
That decision must be ratified in a Court of Second Instance. The Court
of Second Instance for the Diocese of Lafayette is the Diocese of
Evansville. As Promoter of Justice, he intervenes in matters touching
upon the common good and/or public welfare of the faithful in the
diocese. |
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Rev. Richard E. Miller,
J.C.L.
Defender of the Bond
Father Miller is
Presiding Judge of the Court of Second Instance (Appellate Court) for
the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Father is also Instructor for Informal
Cases, which include Privilege of the Faith cases (one party is not
baptized); Pauline Privilege cases (both parties are not baptized); and
Ligamen (cases involving a prior marriage bond). |
Rev. Peter J.
Vanderkolk, J.C.L.
Associate Judge
Father Vanderkolk is
Associate Judge and Auditor in the Court of First Instance. |
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Rev. Timothy M. Alkire, J.C.L.
Associate Judge
Father Alkire is
an Associate Judge. |
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Bridget O'Brien
Administrative Assistant; Advocate
As advocate in formal
annulment cases, Bridget acts in the plaintiff's behalf in supporting
the plaintiff's contention against the nullity of a marriage. As
Administrative Assistant, she oversees the day-to-day operation of the
Tribunal and the processing of each formal case; she coordinates
schedules, events, supplies and billing. |
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Lou Coffing
Appellate Court & Informal Cases; Advocate
Lou is coordinator
for documentary cases. She also coordinates the activities of the Court
of Second Instance. She deals directly with parties in accumulating
documentary evidence. She acts as advocate for contesting respondents in
formal annulment cases, assisting a respondent in establishing his or
her contention against the claim of nullity of a marriage. |
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Verna Meek
Secretary & Notary
As notary, Verna's
signature establishes the authenticity of acts. She is also
transcriptionist of testimonies gathered for investigation of possible
invalidity of marriage. |
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