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January 29, 2026
Sometimes a Catholic engaged to a person of a different faith wishes to have the marriage in the fiance's church. Many Catholics believe that this can be done as long as a priest is present for the ceremony.
January 22, 2026
A couple who were married outside the Catholic Church, but who want the Church's approval of their marriage may do so later in a ceremony they popularly call a blessing.
January 15, 2026
When engaged couples think about music for their wedding, they often want music they've heard at the weddings of their friends.
January 8, 2026
Having a Catholic wedding doesn't have to mean having a Catholic Mass. You can celebrate a Catholic marriage in your parish church with a service that does not include a full Mass.
January 3, 2026
Newly added to the Catholic marriage rite is a prayer for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the bride and groom.
December 23, 2025
The congregation at a Catholic wedding sings an acclamation of praise to God right after the groom and bride exchange their consent and the priest or deacon receives their consent.