Marriage in the Catholic Church is a sacred bond and a sacrament. Catholic belief and practice has always seen marriage as God’s created institution by which human love and procreation are bound together in a unbreakable covenant for life, thus becoming the origin and foundation of the family, the first community of faith. Only those couples who genuinely desire a true Catholic Christian marriage and are prepared to accept the duties and obligations that are inherent in Christian marriage may be married in the Church.

A pastoral interview is the first step and establishes a couple’s readiness to enter Christian marriage. Only then is consideration given to dates and times. To arrange for a marriage interview call Fr. Love, our Pastor, to make an appointment.

The following are some points for consideration

• A marriage preparation will be required. 

• One person of the couple must be a parishioner of St. Mary, residing in the parish, or a member of a family residing in the parish.

• Catholic parties must see regular Sunday mass attendance as part of their preparation for marriage.

• If a previous marriage has existed, freedom to enter a second marriage will have to be established before a marriage can be booked.