American Catholic Church Diocese of California
An open and affirming community of faith
 

Wedding Ministry

       

  Weddings   - Welcome to Catholics, Protestants,
Orthodox, Non-Denominational
and the spiritual but not religious persons         


Peace be with you!        
             

 

We are a self-governing Catholic jurisdiction providing the Sacrament of Marriage to all who call upon us. We serve both contemporary and traditional Catholics, the Orthodox, Protestant,  Non- Denominational, and the spiritual but not Religious. We open our arms to all in the service of God.

We realize the ever increasing trend toward wedding services that respect and express the feelings of brides and grooms, and therefore we place no undue burdens upon couples. Our clergy are able to officiate at weddings in the venue of your choice whether that be in a church, a hotel, in a winery, country club, on a beach, near the ocean, or in the backyard of a friend or relative.

In creating a wedding ceremony, it is important to select a member of the clergy who is competent and experienced in pastoral care. Our experience is that couples want a ceremony which reflects who they are - their values and dreams. They appreciate clergy members who will take time to discuss the many options that are available to them.

We are sensitive to the often delicate issues of inter-faith marriages, and will help you overcome the stresses of your wedding day. We solemnize vows within the context of, among others: Buddhist, Buddhist-Catholic, Catholic or Protestant-Jewish, Catholic-Muslim, Catholic-Hindu, Christian-Agnostic, Jewish, Jewish-Catholic, Hindu-Muslim, Muslim, Hindu and other faith traditions. We have used rites specific to the Filipino and Hispanic cultures (coins, rope, and veil). We also solemnize vows within the context of personally designed ceremonies. We are open and able to meet the specific needs and desires of a couple in whatever way each might want to solemnize their vows, for any couple whether they be of the opposite or same gender. The ceremony is the central event in all the happiness and celebration that surrounds a wedding. It follows that a bishop, priest or deacon needs to be a qualified professional who can provide an exceptional, joyous, personal, and memorable ceremony.

We suggest that the couple and the officiating clergy person meet at least once. During this meeting, the couple and the clergy person have the opportunity to get to know each other and discuss the wedding ceremony and other pertinent details surrounding it. We generally present the couple with a packet of information regarding their ceremony. There are no required classes or other stipulations that the couple must satisfy to have a bishop, priest or deacon solemnize their vows. Our clergy attempt to work with all budgets without making this an obstacle to the ceremony and are willing to answer any questions about ceremonial dynamics and theology.

Also, we are fortunate in having elegant venues for your wedding. When located in the Northwestern part of the Country, you may want to consider AINSWORTH HOUSE & GARDENS. Additionally, our parish locations offer venues in their local area.

The following websites are additional resources couples may be interested in when researching options for their wedding:

     Northern California Wedding Service Website;

    http://www.catholicweddingclergy.com/; and

    http://www.drloubordisso.com/.

Please visit them using our links above. We are also members of the Clergy Referral Service located in San Diego, CA.  Please click here to contact us about these services.

In addition to officiating at wedding ceremonies, we also minister to the terminally ill, the aged, the grieved, and do extensive teaching and counseling. We are available for all the sacraments and services you may need. 

Please fill out the form below to assist you in your wedding plans.


 

Marriage Information / Request Form

In order for us to process this form you must have the following: a valid email address as well as the date, time and location for your wedding. This provides us a method to reach you and schedule your wedding.  Preliminary wedding information is acceptable.

How would you prefer to be contacted?

 

If by phone,
please provide us a number and the best day and time to contact you:

If by E-Mail, please enter your contact E-mail address:

 

Wedding Date:

 

Time:

 
 

Location:

 
 

Wedding City and State:

(required)
     
     
Party A's Information   Party B's Information

Full Name:

 

Full Name:

Age:

Marriage #:  

Age:

Marriage #:

Address:

 

Address:

Contact Phone:

 

Contact Phone:

Cell Phone:

 

Cell Phone:

E-mail Address:

 

E-mail Address:

Occupation:

 

Occupation:

Religious/Spiritual Background:

   

Religious/Spiritual Background:

 

 

 
         
         

Number of Guests:

 

Wedding Coordinator's Name:

Number of Attendants:

 

Contact Phone:

Rehearsal:

     

 

Other Information, comments and questions you have and particulars of your wedding details?

You will be contacted by The Most Reverend Charles Grande
 Auxiliary Bishop
American Catholic Church
Diocese of California 
with clergy and ministries in California, Oregon, and Florida
Information provided will be held in the strictest confidence

 

 

 
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