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Description:
The Regional Advocate serves the parishes and faithful of the Diocese of Orlando within their region by (1) Helping petitioners in Marriage Nullity Cases gather proofs and prepare a Libellus (petition) for submission according to the procedural norms that guide the Marriage Tribunal of the Diocese of Orlando; (2) Advocates may also be appointed ex-officio to assist parties in preparing the proofs necessary for responding to a citation in a marriage nullity case; (3) Advocates may also be called upon by the Tribunal to serve as auditors for the judges of the Tribunal when gathering proofs or taking the testimony of witnesses or otherwise assist in the instruction of cases.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reviews case when first charged with its instruction.
Sets up appointments and conducts interviews with petitioner, respondent, and witnesses.
Contacts parties for additional witnesses when needed.
Tracks cases and maintains contact with the parties when witnesses fail to respond promptly.
Prepares documents and correspondence when the Judge assigned to the case adds ground to the point.
Takes rogatory from witnesses or parties from other Dioceses when requested.
Acts as an Advocate for a party from another Diocese when requested.
Prepares cases with the appointed canonical judge when a claim is appealed to the second instance court in the Archdiocese of Miami or the Apostolic Tribunal of the Roman Rota.
Assists RCIA directors as they determine the marital status of candidates and catechumens.
Keep pastors informed regarding cases for their parish.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Counseling or equivalent; experience in counseling; listening and interviewing skills; written and verbal skills; comfortable in a culturally diverse setting.
Requires at least (3) years of ministry experience in a parish or diocesan position; familiarity with and ability to learn the procedures for Marriage Nullity Cases in The Code of Canon Law; the Instruction Dignatiatis Canubi and the established policies of the Diocese of Orlando Tribunal.