Tribunal
Mission Statement:
It is the role of the Diocesan Tribunal to hear the cases of those who are divorced and who are petitioning the Church to make judgment on the possible invalidity of their marriage, due to some impediment, inadequate consent or the inability to fulfill the duties of the married state. The Tribunal makes every effort to carry out its pastoral ministry in this process.
Annulments in the Catholic Church: General Information Regarding Annulments in the Catholic Church
Diocesan Tribunal Office
Diocese of Rockville Centre P.O. Box 9023
Rockville Centre, New York 11571-9023
Phone: 516-678-5800 ext. 564
Fax: 516-594-1548
| Name | Position | Phone | |
| Father Lee Descoteaux, M.A., D.Min, J.C.L. | Judicial Vicar | ldescoteaux@drvc.org | 516-678-5800 Ext. 503 |
| Father Thomas V. Arnao, M.Div., J.C.D. | Adjutant Judicial Vicar and Full Time Judge | tarnao@drvc.org | 516-678-5800 Ext. 569 |
| Father Brandon P. O’Brien, M.A., M. Div., J.C.L. | Adjutant Judicial Vicar | bobrien@drvc.org | 516-678-5800 Ext. 565 |
| Dcn. Thomas B. Rich, M.A., D.Min, J.C.L. | Defender of the Bond | trich@drvc.org | 516-678-5800 Ext. 559 |
| Mateusz Makowski | Diocesan Judge | ||
| Therese Fusco | Executive Administrative Assistant | tmfusco@drvc.org | 516-678-5800 Ext. 503 |
| Notaries/Secretaries | |||
| Carol Gatz | Senior Secretary | cgatz@drvc.org | 516-678-5800 Ext. 564 |
| Lucille Vetrano | Senior Secretary | lvetrano@drvc.org | 516-678-5800 Ext. 554 |
| Thomas P. Demaria Ph.D. | Medical Expert | ||
| Mary McMahon, LCSW | Medical Expert | mmcmahon@drvc.org | 516-678-5800 Ext. 573 |