The Sacrament of Matrimony, or marriage, is a unique sacrament because it is the man and the woman that mutually administers the sacrament upon each other in the presence of a priest or deacon and other witnesses.
It is a sacred covenant, a public promise made by the husband and the wife to be true to each other until death parts them. In order for a marriage to be valid, the couple must be entering into the covenant out of their own free will, without fear or coercion. They are also asked to honor and be true to each other for the rest of their lives, as well as to accept children lovingly from God and bring them up according to the law of Christ and His Church.
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Before any date for marriage at Saint Joseph Cathedral and Holy Cross can be confirmed, you must present a hard copy of your Baptismal Record from the church of your baptism, with ALL NOTATIONS, signed and with a raised seal, dated within the last sixth months ; to confirm your freedom to marry in the Catholic Church to the parish priest at Saint Joseph Cathedral and Holy Cross.
Without the documentation your intended date for marriage at Saint Joseph Cathedral and Holy Cross cannot be confirmed.
- To download the Saint Joseph Cathedral Marriage Preparation and Wedding Guidelines Agreement, click here.
- Please note, the Cathedral has the policy to work directly with the bride and groom on their nuptial Mass or service, we cannot field all questions from family, friends & wedding vendors.
- Engaged couples that wish to celebrate their wedding at either St. Joseph Cathedral or Holy Cross Church, please contact Cathryn Geppert at: [email protected] or 614 224 1295 ext. 2102.
- To View Dates that are or are not Available for Weddings in 2027 Click Here
- To make a deposit or a final payment on your wedding click here
To discuss scheduling your wedding date or other aspects of your wedding, please contact Mrs. Cathryn Geppert at [email protected] or call 614-224-1295 ext. 2102