Clergy Selection

Because of the large number of weddings at the Cathedral, the clergy staff are able to witness only the weddings of parishioners of the Cathedral. Non–parishioners must contact a priest or deacon to be responsible for their wedding.

For purposes here, a person is considered to be a parishioner if he/she lives has been registered in the Cathedral Parish for at least six months prior to the initial inquiry about a wedding or marriage preparation.

Couples whose wedding is to be witnessed by a priest or deacon who is not on staff at the Cathedral must request permission from one of the Cathedral parish clergy:

1. No reservation for a wedding will be considered final until the officiating priest or deacon has confirmed with the Cathedral Parish priest/deacon handling the wedding, preferably in writing, that he will officiate at the wedding.
   
2. After the date and time for the wedding and rehearsal has been finalized, the couple must schedule a meeting with a Cathedral parish priest/deacon in order to review the Cathedral wedding procedures.
   
3. After the above has been completed, all remaining paperwork and other requirements are the responsibility of the priest or deacon who will witness the marriage, unless other arrangements have been made.