Tribunal Training & Resources

Training and Workshops

Parish Advocate Training Set for 2026 - 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

ENGLISH

SPRING -

Intro – March 24, 25 REGISTRATION FORM

Advanced - May 21 and 22

FALL -

Intro – Sept 22-23 REGISTRATION FORM

Advanced – October 20-21

SPANISH

Fall

Intro – October 24-25

Advanced- Dec 5-6

If you have any questions, please contact Lauralyn Solano, Moderator of the Tribunal Chancery, 916-733-0231 or lsolano@scd.org.

Presentation on the Annulment Process

Presentations may be scheduled for parishes and/or deaneries by contacting Lauralyn Solano at the Tribunal: 916-733-0231 or lsolano@scd.org.

Father Mark Richards, JCL, Judicial Vicar, and Lauralyn F. Solano, 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.