The Sacrament of Marriage is a covenant, which is more than a contract. Covenant always expresses a relationship between persons. The marriage covenant refers to the relationship between the husband and wife, a permanent union of persons capable of knowing and loving each other and God. The celebration of marriage is also a liturgical act, appropriately held in a public liturgy at church. Catholics are urged to celebrate their marriage within the Eucharistic Liturgy.

Arrangements for your wedding must be made with a Priest or Deacon at the parish. These requests must be made at least six months in advance of the wedding date. A Marriage Preparation Course is required. You can find a course on the Archdiocese website: BostonCatholic.org. You can download our Wedding Guidelines here.