Holy Matrimony
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Congratulations on your engagement! Our staff and parishioners extend our prayers and support as you prepare for the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony.To be married in the Catholic Church, either the bride or groom needs to be a Roman Catholic practicing his or her faith. Both parties need to be free to marry within the Catholic Church. This freedom to marry will be established at your first meeting with a priest. We kindly ask that you wait to finalize any wedding dates or details until this freedom has been established.
Due to limited resources, our parishes are unable to host the nuptial liturgy for non-parishioners. We encourage non-parishioners to prepare for and celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony at their own parishes.
Please complete and submit the Wedding Request Form to begin the marriage preparation process. All requests for weddings are directed through Mrs. Anna Wahl, Wedding Coordinator, who will contact you to schedule a meeting. Please bring a $100 non-refundable deposit to your first meeting to reserve the church for your nuptial liturgy.
Resources for Engaged Couples
Retreats
Living God’s Love
Catholic Engaged EncounterNatural Family Planning
Integrated FertilityCare Center
Resources from the Archdiocese
Resources for Married Couples
Retreats
Minnesota Marriage Encounter
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Twin Cities Retrouvaille Marriage Help
Marriage In ChristOrganizations
Cana Family Institute
Resources from the ArchdiocesePlease know that our clergy and staff are available for ongoing discussion on the Sacrament of Marriage and any aspect of married life. Marriage enrichment opportunities are periodically sponsored by parishes and the Archdiocese. Please visit the Office of Marriage and Family Life for more information.
Please contact Fr. Michael Creagan, Pastor, at 651-379-1261 with any questions regarding divorce, annulment, or marriage.
Calling those Called to Married Life: New Prayer Resources
Have you discerned marriage for your life's vocation and would like a little help along the journey? Last year, a small group of parishioners started an informal prayer group using this pattern of prayer, similar to the Seven Sisters and Fasting Brothers. We had requests to do more groups, so now it is written up and available for wider distribution on the website (links found below!). Feel free to use the materials and set up your own group. If you have questions or need help starting a group, you can reach out to Joan Mellor, Pastoral Minister at [email protected]
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