What is the Metropolitan Tribunal of Atlanta?
The ministry of the Metropolitan Tribunal of Atlanta includes all matters concerning the application and practice of canon law within the Archdiocese of Atlanta as well as the appeals court for the Atlanta Ecclesiastical Provinces of Atlanta, which includes the dioceses of Charlotte, Charleston, Raleigh and Savannah. By delegation, the Tribunal also handles all matters of permissions and dispensations pertaining to marriage.
The Judicial Vicar (Officialis) is the presiding judge of the Metropolitan Tribunal or court of law, and is assisted in case management and judicial processes by the judges, advocates, notaries, and other professionals of the court.
The Judicial Vicar is a consultant to the Archbishop and coordinates all aspects of Archdiocesan administration and services which are concerned with the application and practice of canon law throughout the Archdiocese of Atlanta. The staff canon lawyers and paralegal professionals of this Secretariat are canonical counsel to the bishop, offices, parishes, and institutions of the diocese.
Telephone: 404-920-7500
Fax: 404-920-7501
E-mail: Tribunal@archatl.com
For communications from outside the United States
Please use this number 470-610-9962 or click on “Contact the Tribunal” below.
Have questions?
For General questions:
Please contact our receptionist at 404-920-7500 or Christine Martineck, Business Manager at 404-920-7509 or cmartineck1@archatl.com.
For Questions concerning the process to submit a petition to the Court:
Please contact your Parish Priest, Deacon, or an Advocate.
For Questions concerning Dispensations/Permissions:
Angela Pratt,
Moderator of the Tribunal Chancery
404-920-7511
apratt@archatl.com
For Questions concerning Lack of Form or Ligamen (Prior Bond) Cases:
Please contact our receptionist at 404-920-7500.
For Questions concerning Pauline Privilege or Petrine Privilege (Privilege of the Faith) Cases:
Felix Menendez, STL, JCD,
Court Administrator/Judge
404-920-7528
fmenendez@archatl.com
For Questions concerning Rogatories:
Angela Pratt,
Moderator of the Tribunal Chancery
404-920-7511
apratt@archatl.com
For Questions concerning an Ordinary Process case already submitted to the Tribunal
Please contact your Advocate.
