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Marriage Check List
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Here's a printable form to help you assure you have
covered all the requirements for marriage in this diocese
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| Please assure that the referenced documents arrive at the Chancery no later than six (6) weeks prior to the wedding date. |
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One completed Freedom to Marry form from both the bride and the groom | ||
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Two completed Freedom to Marry forms for both the bride and the groom from two (2) persons who know you. | ||
| A priest, rabbi, minister, or notary must ask the questions and witness the signatures on these forms | |||
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A recent (within six months) copy of the baptismal certificates | ||
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A completed ecclesiastical dispensation to marry non-Catholic or non-Christian persons, if applicable | ||
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A copy of the divorce, annulment, or death certificate, if applicable | ||
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Necessary paperwork from the Virgin Islands Government | ||
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Completion of a marriage preparation program | ||
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A decision whether to celebrate the marriage within the Liturgy of the Word or the Mass | ||
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A list of the readings and prayers chosen for the ceremony | ||
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A confirmation of the date and time of the ceremony | ||
| Letter of recommendation and permission to be married outside of your parish from your local pastor | |||
| If the wedding will be ministered by a priest or deacon from outside the Diocese of St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands, he must receive faculties from our bishop. Please have him request a "Request for Ministry Form" from our parish secretary or the chancery office in advance of the wedding. |
Useful Address and Phone Number:
V.I. Division of Tourism
P.O. Box 6400
St. Thomas, VI. 00804-6400
(340) 779-4313
Chic Photography
P.O. Box 502535
St. Thomas VI. 00805
(340) 779-2347
Email: eb@chicphoto.com
Website: www.chicphoto.com
Cruz Bay Photo Center
P.O. Box 812
Cruz Bay St. John, VI. 00831-0812
(340) 779-4313
Today’s Flowers
P.O. Box 1000
St. John, VI. 00831
(340) 693-8015
Caneel Bay Resort
P.O. Box 720
St. John VI. 00831-0720
(340) 776-6111 Phone
(340) 693-8280 Fax
Ceremonies of St. John – Wedding Planning
P.O. Box 1682
St. John, VI. 00831
(340) 693-7362
Website: www.usviwedding.com
The Westin Resort
P.O. Box 8309
St. John VI. 00831
(340) 693-8856 phone
(340) 693-8878
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