Training and Workshops
Parish Advocate Training Set for 2024 - Flyer
To be appointed as a Parish Advocate, individuals must attend both Introductory and Advanced training. All participants from the Diocese of Sacramento must be approved by their pastor or parochial administrator.
Parish Advocate Job Description
Advanced Parish Advocate Training - September 10-11, 2024 - Participants must have completed the Introductory Training before registering for the Advanced Training - Registration Form
2025 Training
Planning ahead? Our 2025 training dates are as follows:
- Introductory Parish Advocate Training - March 4-5, 2025
- Advanced Parish Advocate Training - September 9-10, 2025
If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Tholcke, Moderator of the Tribunal Chancery, 916-733-0231 or ctholcke@scd.org.
Presentation on the Annulment Process
Presentations may be scheduled for parishes and/or deaneries by contacting Cheryl Tholcke at the Tribunal: 916-733-0231 or ctholcke@scd.org.
Father Mark Richards, JCL, Judicial Vicar, and Cheryl M. Tholcke, Moderator of the Tribunal Chancery, present an overview of the Church's annulment process. Time is allotted for questions and answers, as well as time to speak privately with one of them or an appointed Parish Advocate.
Memos
December 8, 2015
Regarding CHANGES IN MARRIAGE NULLITY PROCESSES
Letter from the Moderator of the Tribunal Chancery and Judicial Vicar
September 15, 2015
Regarding POPE FRANCIS - Mitis Iudex, Dominus Iesus
Letter from the Judicial Vicar and Moderator of the Tribunal Chancery
