Wedding Guidelines

Couples planning to marry at St. Joseph the Worker Parish are asked to contact one of the parish priests at least six months prior to the date desired (one year prior would not be too early). At least one of the intended spouses must be Roman Catholic, and be a registered member of the parish. All must be in compliance with Canon Law concerning marriage , and no date can be set until the initial investigation is complete.

Archdiocesan regulations require that bride and groom both complete the Marriage Instruction course given at the Archdiocesan level, and no exceptions can be made.

While there is no set fee for weddings it is strongly suggested that the couple provide 5% to 10% of the total they plan to spend on the wedding as a minimum offering to the parish. The presiding priest receives nothing for his services unless a visitor from elsewhere at the request of the bride and/or groom.

Please do not book halls or restaurants before first appointment.