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Marriage Convalidation Program
March 8 @ 8:30 am - 12:30 pm EST
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Spring Marriage Convalidation Offered
If you and your spouse were married in a civil ceremony outside of the Catholic Church or a non-Catholic religious ceremony without a Catholic dispensation, we would like to invite you to a special two-day Marriage Convalidation program here at St. John, March 8 & 29.
The convalidation program prepares couples to bring their civil or non-Catholic marriage into a sacramental marriage recognized by the Church. This is what is often referred to as “having your marriage blessed.” At the heart of the process is the renewing of your vows in the presence of God and His Church.
Our amazing mentor couples and St. John the Evangelist clergy and staff will guide you on your journey to sacramental marriage to bring you, your spouse, and your family into a closer relationship with God and be filled with the graces of the Holy Spirit to faithfully face the joys and challenges of married life.
Group Preparation
The spring sessions will be held in the Parish Office Great Room on:
- Saturday, March 8, 8:30a.m. – 12:30p.m.
- Saturday, March 29, 8:30a.m. – 12:30p.m.
You must attend both dates in the spring session. Childcare is available.
Our Convalidation ceremony will be Sunday, April 27 at 2p.m.
Once you register, all couples will be scheduled for a prenuptial investigation with Dcn. Mike Tiné or other clergy member prior to the start of any preparation.
The fee is $50, which includes light refreshments before each session, and the group ceremony on April 27.
Private ceremonies must be arranged with Dcn. Mike and may include a church fee. Private ceremonies will be scheduled based on availability and completion of all preparation. If you have any questions at all, please contact Dcn. Mike at mtine@stjohnsp.org.
If you cannot attend these sessions but are interested in joining us in a future session, please contact Judy Tacyn, Marriage Preparation Coordinator, at jtacyn@stjohnsp.org.
Register for spring Marriage Convalidation before March 1, 2025.