WHO CAN MARRY AT ST JOSEPH CHURCH?
Parishioners who are registered and active members of St. Joseph Church, and are free to marry in the Catholic Church, are welcome to celebrate their marriage at the church. This is true even if one party is neither a member of the parish nor a Catholic, as long as the party is also free to marry in the Catholic Church.
Non-Parishioners: Couples request to be married at St. Joseph Church for a variety of reasons, such as family ties with the church, its beauty, etc. Therefore we are pleased to allow such weddings to occur (in accordance with Archdiocesan policy). However, we are limited in the number of ministers we have available to help prepare couples for marriage and to officiate at the wedding. Therefore, non-parishioners are required to provide their own priest or deacon to lead them through preparation for marriage and to officiate at the ceremony. In this case, it is important that you make all appropriate arrangements.
USING YOUR OWN MINISTER TO OFFICIATE:
If you are not a parishioner and will use a minister from a parish other than St. Joseph, please make the following arrangements:
Permission:
Visit the pastor of the bride at least 6 months prior to the wedding date. In a mixed marriage, visit the pastor of the Catholic party. Ask for permission to marry outside of your parish.
Preparation: Invite the pastor, assistant, deacon or other priest to officiate at your wedding. The minister who agrees to officiate will be responsible for taking you through the marriage preparation program and fulfilling all Archdiocesan rules regarding publication of bans, obtaining dispensations for a mixed marriage, etc.
TIMES AVAILABLE FOR WEEKEND WEDDINGS
Friday evening 6 p.m. or later
Saturday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Saturday evening 5 p.m. or later
FEES
For the use of the church:
Parishioners (persons who are registered, active, and supporting St. Joseph Church for a minimum of 2 years at the time wedding is booked) - $750
Non-Parishioners - $1800
A non-refundable deposit of half the rental fee is required upon booking the church. The balance is due no later than 30 days prior to the night of rehearsal.
Church-Wedding Coordinator Fee:
You must use one of the two church-wedding coordinators at St. Joseph . The fee is $80, paid directly to the Coordinator the night of rehearsal.
For additional information or to book a date for a wedding, please call the Parish Secretary at 504-522-3186, ext. 22. Additional information can also be printed in PDF format; see information on the left of this page.
