Question 61 — The Impediment to Matrimony of a Solemn Vow

We must next consider the impediments which supervene to marriage. We shall consider: (1) The impediment which affects an unconsummated marriage, namely, a solemn vow; (2) The impediment which affects a consummated marriage, namely, fornication.

Under the first head there are three points of inquiry:

(1) Whether either party, after the marriage has been consummated, can enter religion without the other’s consent?

• (2) Whether they can enter religion before the consummation of the marriage?
• (3) Whether the wife can take another husband if her former husband has entered religion before the consummation of the marriage?