“The matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life, is by its nature ordered toward the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring; this covenant between baptized persons has been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a sacrament.” CCC 1601

Beginning the Process:

Congratulations on your engagement! If you are looking to begin your marriage process, contact 401-766-0626.

Meetings with the priest:

In most cases, there will be three meetings with the priest before marriage day:

• 1st Meeting: Introduction and explanation

• 2nd Meeting: Reflections and Questions

• 3rd Meeting: Final Preparation and Details for Wedding

Marriage Prep:

Engaged couples pursuing to be married in the Church will be set up into the Providence Diocese’s Marriage Preparation Program. This program is designed to enrich the faith of both couples while also teaching how the Church views what marriage is. If you would like to learn more about this program, check it out here.