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[Baltimore] Archdiocesan Policy Now Allows for Outdoor and Other Locations for Weddings
Arcdiocese of Baltimore ^ | 6/6/18 | Christopher Gunty

Posted on 06/09/2018 5:57:04 PM PDT by marshmallow

Archbishop William E. Lori promulgated in February a revised policy regarding the place of weddings in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. The policy now allows weddings at locations other than a parish church.

The priest or deacon celebrating the marriage must apply to the chancery for permission to use another location at least six months in advance.

Diane Barr, chancellor of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, said the new policy comes as a result of conversations, especially with young people, who want to be married in the church but also wish to have the wedding at a special location.

“The archbishop has been emphatic about reaching out to young people,” Barr said. “There is more openness to considering other options.”

The preferred location for a wedding of a Catholic is still either the bride’s or the groom’s home parish church. The engaged couple must complete the proper Catholic preparation for marriage, as required by the church, according to a Frequently Asked Questions about the policy.

Catholic brides or grooms who live in the archdiocese are eligible to receive permission to marry at a location other than his/her parish church. One of the most common requests is for use of a chapel at a school. Alumni, current employees and others with a connection to the location can be married at an approved Catholic high school, college, university or other Catholic site.

(Excerpt) Read more at archbalt.org ...


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1 posted on 06/09/2018 5:57:04 PM PDT by marshmallow
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To: marshmallow

“The archbishop has been emphatic about reaching out to young people,” Barr said. “There is more openness to considering other options.”

Wow, what a great idea!

Maybe he can celebrate rap and hip-hop masses to attract young people, too!

2 posted on 06/09/2018 6:08:36 PM PDT by BlessedBeGod (To restore all things in Christ~~Appeasing evil is cowardice~~Francis is temporary. Hell is forever.)
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To: marshmallow

This is wonderful


3 posted on 06/09/2018 7:15:00 PM PDT by Mears
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To: BlessedBeGod

The horror!

An outdoor wedding in the beauty of God’s creation.

You do realize that the very first wedding performed, that done by God, was an *outdoor* wedding, don’t you?


4 posted on 06/09/2018 7:28:29 PM PDT by metmom ( ...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith......)
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To: metmom

And you obviously don't know the reason why Catholic weddings should be performed in a Church, yet you comment anyway.

5 posted on 06/09/2018 8:28:09 PM PDT by BlessedBeGod (To restore all things in Christ~~Appeasing evil is cowardice~~Francis is temporary. Hell is forever.)
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To: BlessedBeGod

“And you obviously don’t know the reason why Catholic weddings should be performed in a Church-———”

What IS the reason?

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6 posted on 06/09/2018 8:32:15 PM PDT by Mears
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To: Mears

For Catholics, Marriage is a Sacrament, integrally tied to the Crucifixion and Resurrection. Hence, the preferred venue is at the Altar.


7 posted on 06/09/2018 11:47:33 PM PDT by wiley (John 16:33: "In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.")
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To: wiley

Jesus died outdoors on a cross, not in a church on an altar.

It didn’t seem to be a problem for God when He married Adam and Eve.


8 posted on 06/10/2018 1:04:26 AM PDT by metmom ( ...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith......)
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