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Getting hitched, without a hitch

Wedding coordinators channel the Blessed Mother to make celebrations stress-free.

2/6/18

Zoey Maraist | Catholic Herald Staff Writer

New books offer prayers for Catholic couples

Whether they know it or not, married couples today need lots of prayer to live their vocation well. They always have, but perhaps today they may need it more than ever. Three recently published books approach this need in rather different ways.

2/8/18

Reviewed by Kathleen Finley

Wedding photos of couples married in the Arlington Diocese in 2017

Couples married in the Diocese of Arlington in 2017 were invited to submit their favorite wedding photo for publication.

2/7/18
Catholic marriage preparation guidelines in the Diocese of Arlington

The Catholic Diocese of Arlington requires six months of marriage preparation, beginning with your initial contact with your parish priest. More

2/7/18

Resources for National Marriage Week, World Marriage Day

February's observances of National Marriage Week USA and World Marriage Day allow the faithful to revisit the importance of love and family in the life of the church, said Philadelphia Archbishop Charles J. Chaput. More

2/7/18

Catholic News Service

Young people need well-formed consciences for marriage, pope says

The Catholic Church must dedicate itself to properly forming and safeguarding the conscience of its faithful, especially young people so they can see God's plan for the sacrament of marriage as a great joy for the church and all of humanity, Pope Francis said. More

2/7/18

Carol Glatz | Catholic News Service

Words to help a marriage thrive

“Thank you; I’m sorry; I’m wrong; you’re right.” Can you remember the last time these phrases came up in conversation? Was it hard to say them? Did it fill your heart to hear them? It’s hard to believe that these simple words can move mountains when it comes to breaking down communication barriers in marriage.More

2/7/18

Ashleigh Kassock | Catholic Herald

An album to have and to hold

There is nothing like getting to see the wedding photos for the first time after the big day. How do you decide whether to hand over these memories to a professional or design your own wedding album? More

2/7/18

Ashleigh Kassock | Catholic Herald

Why some Catholics propose in church

On the top of a mountain, at a sporting event, in front of friends and family — there are a million different ways to propose, but most hopeful grooms-to-be choose somewhere that's beautiful and has special significance. For some Catholics, that place is church. More

9/6/17

Zoey Maraist | Catholic Herald Staff Writer

Live music adds a special feel to wedding receptions

Considering your music option for your wedding reception? If you’re looking for something different that also supports musicians, a band might just be for you. More

9/5/17

Ashleigh Kassock | Catholic Herald

Longtime couples share key to a happy marriage

A common faith, thinking as a team, being flexible and arguing candidly but respectfully describe some of the keys to a strong marriage for Claude and Yvette Arrington, named Oregon's longest married couple by Worldwide Marriage Encounter.More

2/17/17

Ed Langlois | Catholic News Service

Parishes teach children and youths about marriage

In the effort to promote Catholic marriages, which have been on the decline in recent years, some U.S. parishes are making conscious efforts to reach out not only to engaged couples but to a much younger audience — children and youths — about the church's teaching on marriage.More

2/13/17

Liz O'Connor | Catholic News Service

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