The Sacrament of Matrimony
“The matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life… has been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a sacrament” – Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 1601)
“By reason of their state in life and of their order, [Christian spouses] have their own special gifts in the People of God. This grace proper to the sacrament of Matrimony is intended to perfect the couple’s love and to strengthen their indissoluble unity” (CCC 1641)
“When husband and wife are united in marriage, they no longer seem like something earthly, but rather like the image of God Himself” – St. John Chrysostom
“Now, we must help each other get to Heaven” – Bl. Charles of Austria
Looking to Get Married?
If you are engaged and want to get married at the Co-Cathedral of St. Robert Bellarmine, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at the parish office for more information.
If you are married outside of the Church and would like your marriage to be validated in the Faith, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to get the process started.
Pre-Cana registration:
https://dioceseoftrenton.org/precana
FORMED Video:
https://watch.formed.org/beloved-finding-happiness-in-marriage
Wedding Guidelines:
Wedding Guidelines - MAY 1 2025 (REVISED).pdf
Annulment information:
https://dioceseoftrenton.org/canonical-services-tribunal
Convalidation information: