Can a priest officiate a wedding

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If a couple would like a close friend or family member to officiate their wedding, that person can receive the legal ability to be an …
Is this permitted? In both cases, the answer is no, and can be found in the very same canon. Canon 1127.3 states first of all that it is forbidden to have another …
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You aren't looking for the sacrament of Marriage but only a civil wedding so the presence of a Catholic priest is irrelevant. A priest is not supposed to officiate at this because it …
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Assuming that the couple are either non-Catholics not bound by Catholic marital law, that there are no obvious impediments to their marriage (e.g., previous marriage, close blood …
Officiating the Sacrament of Marriage. As I’m joining two individuals in matrimony, it’s an honor to witness the union of their love and commitment. However, there are legal …
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They can do it at any location and will work with you to design the appropriate content based on your belief. Read More. Our team of catholic wedding priests will help you …
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Licensed Minister/Religious Officiant. Yup! A licensed minister can perform weddings. "Some states require proof of licensing and, in some cases, even registering with the …
If a Catholic marries someone in a non-Catholic church, and a priest is helping to officiate is the marriage blessed? A. It depends. Usually so. In an age of ecumenism, we see the …
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Couples frequently select a priest they already know to officiate at their wedding. They might have a preferred priest, friend, or relative. Finding and choosing the priest who …
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