Yes, You Can Be Married by a Parish Priest
· Even if you've been previously married.
· Even if you want your wedding at a special location.
· Even if you don't both share the Catholic tradition.
Our priests are deeply concerned over the number of people who are leaving the Roman Catholic Church because of marriage discipline. We are here to help you solve problems and make your wedding everything you want it to be.
“We want a Catholic wedding but...”
There are many circumstances, which prevent couples from celebrating a Catholic marriage ceremony. These might include:
· Divorce-A previous marriage with no church annulment.
· Arrangements for a ceremony in a location other than a parish church.
· A desire for "neutral ground" in the case of interfaith couples.
· The incompatibility of other church regulations with a couple's particular needs.
Solutions Not Problems
Our Priests can offer you solutions since it has more flexible marriage canons and less restrictive wedding guidelines than do Roman Catholic parish priests. We provide an alternative for couples who would otherwise be compelled to settle for a ceremony that would not be in accord with the Roman Catholic rules. All of our priests have been ordained to the sacramental priesthood and considered valid by the Roman Catholic Church and, of course, legal in the State of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and New York, Nevada, Texas, and Florida, just to name a few.
Celebrate at the location of your choice.
Our priests are permitted to celebrate your wedding at a special location. Some of the possibilities may include:
· a church or wedding chapel
· a garden, home or hotel
· in a park, aboard a boat or overlooking the ocean
Arrangements Are Easy
Just call and make an appointment to visit us at our parish office. A member of our staff will be happy to answer any questions you may have and, if you desire, take your information. If you reach our voice-mail, please speak slowly and clearly, and, we will return your call as soon as possible.
Interfaith Ceremonies
To respond to special interfaith requirements, our priests will officiate jointly with ministers of other denominations or rabbis.
A Church Location
Many couples desire a church setting for their weddings. Any church or chapel willing to make their facilities available to you and which allows you to bring your own minister, is an ideal place for your Catholic wedding liturgy. Our priests are happy to travel to the church of your choice and officiate at your wedding.
Come and visit us.
Our priests are committed to making a beautiful wedding in Catholic tradition possible for you. You are welcome to attend a Sunday Mass with the members of our parish. Your presence at one of our weekend Liturgies will allow you to become better acquainted with your priest and experience him as a celebrant.
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