Yes, with the permission of the pastor. Marriage has a special wedding Mass associated with it with special readings
Our guests were wondering whether our wedding Mass counts as going to Sunday Mass?
Only if the Wedding Mass is celebrated at the Sunday liturgy would this fulfill the Sunday obligation. If the
We really don’t go to Mass. Can we be married in the Church without a Mass?
Yes, the Rite of Marriage may be celebrated within a Liturgy of the Word. The Rite of Marriage
Do we absolutely need to have a wedding license to get married in New Jersey?
Yes. The church may not perform a marriage ceremony or Nuptial Mass without a civil marriage license. The
What if one of us was married previously?
You can only be validly married to one person at a time. If either of you were married previously
Is Confirmation necessary before marriage?
It is not necessary, but since it completes your Sacraments of Initiation as a Catholic, it is encouraged
What if we want to have our wedding at a non-Catholic church?
Out of respect for other Christian communities, permission can be obtained for a wedding between a Catholic and
What if I want to have my wedding in a garden, at a hotel, or on a beach?
Before we can answer this question, an explanation is in order about why the location of your wedding
Our friends were married on a beach by a priest. How was that able to happen?
Canon 1118 requires that marriage take place in a Catholic Church unless there are extraordinary circumstances and then
What are the requirements for marriage in the Catholic Church?
In order for a marriage to be recognized by the Catholic Church as valid, the following must be