For those seeking a declaration of invalidity or dissolution of a marriage, the first step is to meet with an Advocate. Advocates assist those seeking a declaration in understanding what is involved in the process and guiding them through their particular case. Every Catholic priest and deacon assigned in the Diocese of Austin has been trained by the Tribunal to serve as an Advocate. In addition, the Diocese trains laypersons who are approved by the judicial vicar and have a mandate from their pastor to serve as an advocate in their parish. At St. Thomas Aquinas parish, in addition to Father Albert and the deacons, there are three Diocesan-trained lay annulment advocates: Gina Cook, Tina Noa and Diana Jetter. To contact an advocate, email or call the Pastoral Associate.

For more information regarding the annulment process, visit the Diocesan website: https://austindiocese.org/tribunal-annulment-services.