I had a very interesting conversation once about dispensations with several seasoned genealogists. I really did find each of their opinions interesting but all of them agreed that the dispensations were almost always granted if the money paid to the church was enough. They all believed that the dispensation "fee" was definitely required for the dispensations and this was how many of them were granted. What is your opinion on this? I did not mention this to reflect any disrespect towards the church. Shelia Kraemer Salomone -----Original Message----- From: laorlean-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:laorlean-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Jan Dean Sent: Monday, July 23, 2012 8:36 AM To: laorlean@rootsweb.com Subject: [LAORLEAN] Consanguinity In one of my collateral branches, I have two first cousins marrying. I was surprised to find that this is possible in the Catholic Church. Here's what I found on the Net (http://catholicexchange.com/can-cousins-marry-in-the-church/). "But as for two first cousins... the Church's position is that they are forbidden to marry only by ecclesiastical law, not by divine law. For this reason it is canonically possible to receive a dispensation that permits two first-cousins to marry validly in the Catholic Church. (This assumes, of course, that it is legal under civil law in the area where the marriage is to take place---and in the U.S., some states permit it, while others don't.)" Does someone know where I can find the Catholic Church records where permission was given for this marriage? Jan in New Orleans ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to LAORLEAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message