“For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” 
Genesis 2:24

The sacrament of marriage celebrates the love and friendship between a man and a woman.

The sacrament gives the couple the grace to grow into a union of heart and soul, to provide stability for themselves and their children. Children are the fruit and bond of a marriage.

The bond of marriage between a man and a woman lasts all the days of their lives, and the form of the rite consists of the mutual exchange of vows by a couple.

The bond is compared to God’s undying love for Israel in the Old Testament, and Christ’s love for his Church in the New Testament.

The importance of marriage is substantiated by the presence of Christ at the wedding feast of Cana, where he began his public ministry at the request of his mother Mary by performing his first miracle.

For details on receiving the sacrament of Marriage at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, please read this Wedding booklet.

To book your marriage at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, please contact the Parish Secretary info@stpatricks.org.nz.

For information on the Cathedral’s preferred florist and process, please view this document.

For information on musicians who can perform at your Marriage at the Cathedral, email the Music Administrator at music@stpatricks.org.nz

Approved Diocesan Marriage Preparation Course:
For information regarding Pre-Marriage Education we recommend you contact the Marriage and Family team immediately at the Auckland Diocese as places on their courses can fill quickly.  Phone (09) 360 3025 or email marriageandfamily@cda.org.nz or visit their website Getting Started – Catholic Diocese of Auckland (aucklandcatholic.org.nz)
You can book your Diocesan Marriage Preparation course here: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/discipleship/our-courses/
Please book 1 year (if getting married in NZ ) or 18 months (if getting married overseas) in advance your wedding date.  The 3 part course takes about 30 hours to complete.  This is usually spread over 3 months.   For more information email:marriageandfamily@cda.org.nz or call Gerry on M:021 02247442.