Marriage

“The marriage covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of their whole life, and which is of its own very nature is ordered to the well-being of the spouses and to the procreation and upbringing of children, has, between the baptized, been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a sacrament. 2. Consequently, a valid marriage contract cannot exist between baptized persons without its being by that very fact a sacrament.” (Canon 1055 1-2)

The Sacrament of Marriage is initiated by an appointment with a priest or deacon four to six months in advance of the proposed wedding date. Diocesan Pre-Marriage Education class is required. One member of the wedding party or their family must be a parish member for at least six months prior to the wedding. Contact the Parish Office four to six months before the planned date of the wedding for dates of the Diocesan Pre-Marriage Education classes, for individual marriage preparation with a priest or deacon.

Facilities are available for receptions. The Parish Office can furnish details as to availability and cost.