It is with great joy that we welcome you to St. Kilian parish as you begin your final preparation for the sacrament of marriage. You have fallen in love and want to make a lifetime commitment to each other before God and the people of God, the Catholic Church.
 
The Sacrament of Marriage is an intimate communion of life and love established by God. In this sacrament, the spouses are no longer two, but one flesh. What God joins together cannot be put asunder, and thus this sacrament signifies and represents God’s own nuptial covenant with the Church in Christ. Husband and wife are married in Christ and therefore they nurture and foster their union in equal dignity, mutual giving, and undivided love.
 
Marriage preparation is the time to examine your friendship objectively; and become aware of the strengths you have as a couple, and areas of possible conflict. This preparation, called Pre-Cana, will offer many benefits to you. Important topics that affect your life together will be discussed and examined.
 
You can register for an online Pre-Cana course here: https://themarriagegroup.com/courses/pre-cana/
 
For your marriage to take place at St. Kilian’s either the bride or groom, or both, must be a parishioner of St. Kilian’s; Catholic marriage is to take place in the home parish of either the bride or the groom.
 
The planning of your wedding starts by calling the rectory office or completing the "wedding inquiry" form to make an appointment with one of the priests or deacons. This should take place no later than six (6) months before the desired date of your wedding. You should contact us before you book your reception hall.
 
At your appointment, the priest or deacon will give you all the necessary information and requirements for celebrating the Sacrament of Marriage at St Kilian’s. To preview some of this, visit the links on the left of this page.
 
We join you in looking forward with great joy to your wedding day and ask God’s blessings for you during the time of preparation for that day, and in the many years of marriage that follow.
 
Sincerely in Christ,
Rev. Msgr. Mark Rowan, Pastor,
And the Priests and Deacons of St. Kilian Church