The Diocese of California American Catholic
Church is a self-governing Catholic jurisdiction providing the
Sacrament of Marriage to all who call upon us within the
Christian framework. We serve everyone who seeks a meaningful
ceremony that captures the imagination on your special day of
commitment. We open our arms to all in
the service of God.
We realize the ever increasing trend toward wedding services that respect and express
the feelings of brides and grooms,
and therefore we place no undue burdens upon
couples. Our clergy are able to officiate at weddings in the
venue of
your choice whether that be in a church, a hotel, in a winery, country
club, on a beach, near the ocean, or in the backyard of a friend
or relative.
In creating a wedding ceremony,
it is important to select a member of the clergy who is competent
and experienced in pastoral care.
Our experience is that couples want a ceremony which reflects
who they are - their values and dreams. They appreciate
clergy members who will take time to discuss the many options
that are available to them.
We are sensitive to the often delicate issues of inter-faith
marriages, and will help
you overcome the stresses of your wedding day. We solemnize vows within the context of
who you are and the catholic faith tradition, mindful of all in the wedding. We have used rites
specific to the Filipino and Hispanic cultures (coins, rope, and
veil). We also solemnize vows within
the context of our catholic faith tradition in personally designed ceremonies. We are open
minded and
we are able to meet the specific needs and desires of a couple in
whatever way each might want to solemnize their catholic wedding vows, for any
couple whether they be of the opposite or same gender. The ceremony is the central event in all the happiness and
celebration that surrounds a wedding. It follows that a bishop, priest
or deacon needs to be a qualified professional who can provide
an exceptional, joyous, personal, and memorable ceremony.
We suggest that the couple and the
officiating clergy person meet at least once.
During this meeting, the couple and the
clergy person will have the opportunity to get to know each
other and discuss the wedding ceremony and other pertinent
details surrounding it. We generally present the couple with a
packet of information regarding their ceremony. There are no
required classes to have our clergy solemnize their
vows. Our clergy attempt to work with
all budgets without making this an obstacle to the ceremony and
are willing to answer any questions about
ceremonial dynamics and theology.
We are fortunate in having elegant venues for your wedding.
When located in the Northwestern part of the
Country, you may want to consider: AINSWORTH HOUSE
& GARDENS.
Additionally, our parish
location offer venues in the local area.
The following websites are additional resources couples
may be interested in when researching options for their wedding:
Northern
California Wedding Service
This site focuses on Northern
California
Catholic Wedding Clergy
This site focuses on the Greater San Francisco area
The
Reverend Father Martin de Porres Griffin
This site focuses on the Greater San Diego, Orange and Los
Angeles Counties
San
Diego Catholic Wedding This site focuses on the Greater San Diego, Orange and Los
Angeles Counties
Virtual
Wedding Assistant
This site focuses on general
wedding preparation
Wedding Service Preparation Booklets
In addition to officiating at wedding ceremonies, we also
minister to the terminally ill, the aged, the grieved, and do
extensive teaching and counseling. We are available for all
seven sacraments of the church and services
you may need.
Please fill out the form below to assist us in your wedding
plans.
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