I recently attended an interfaith marriage ceremony between a Catholic bride and Jewish groom. The ceremony was performed by a deacon instead of a priest. Am I correct in thinking that a priest is only permitted to perform the wedding ceremony in a church? Is a deacon authorized to perform this ceremony? This wedding took place in a garden near a mansion, and not in a church. Thank you for your advice.
2007-08-05 15:06:06 · 7 answers · asked by Rohoabcd 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Permanent Deacons can preside over marriages. It's well to know that the Priest/Deacon is not the minister of the Sacrament of Marriage. The Bride and Groom minister the Sacrament to each other. The priest/deacon is there to make sure the ministering is done properly.
As far as the wedding taking place in a local other than a Catholic Church, this is possible provided permission is given by the Bishop of the diocese inwhich the wedding takes place.
Special permission may very well have been granted in this case, given that the groom is Jewish. Devout Jews tend not to enter houses of worship that are not Jewish. Therefore, the wedding would have to take place outside of a Catholic Church.
2007-08-06 00:49:22 · answer #1 · answered by Daver 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No a catholic deacon is not allowed to do a marriage ceremony, unless somehow he is given the authority and power by the archbishop, which is rare. It doesnt matter where the wedding takes place they still need the permission from the arch bishop, a priest cannot do confession or many other rites after they become ordained, they must serve the archbishop and recieve his blessing and permission.
2007-08-05 15:25:49 · answer #2 · answered by Benotafraid 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Deacons may be authorized to perform marriage ceremonies, regardless of the location, although Catholics are typically expected to get married in a Catholic church.
2007-08-05 16:27:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
+ Deacons +
Catholic Deacons:
+ Assist at and bless marriages
+ Assist the bishop and priests in the celebration of the Eucharist
+ Assist in the distribution of Holy Communion
+ Preside at baptisms
+ Proclaim the Gospel and preach
+ Preside over funerals
+ Dedicate themselves to the various ministries of charity
+ Place of Marriage +
Although the usual practice is for a Catholic marriage to be celebrated is in a parish church, the bishop can give permission for the marriage to be celebrated in another suitable place.
For more information, see the Code of Canon Law, Canon 1118: http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG1104/__P40.HTM
+ With love in Christ.
2007-08-06 17:51:05 · answer #4 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, a Catholic Permanent Deacon can perform a Catholic wedding. Deacon's can Baptize, perform Weddings and Funerals. They can't hear confessions, or celebrate Mass.
2007-08-05 15:33:58 · answer #5 · answered by KAREN l 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, he may. It is the couple themselves who do the actually marrying, and the priest or deacon (or even a duly authorized layperson in rare cases) is the person who "asks for the manifestation of the consent of the contracting parties, and receives it in the name of the Church."
2007-08-05 15:35:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
despite if or not your retired deacon grandfather ought to marry you relies upon on the guidelines of the state you reside in. many times, the guy who performs a bridal ceremony is approved interior the state that he or she is residing in. The officient, (the guy appearing a bridal ceremony) has utilized for & won the license to accomplish marriages interior the state and holds that license in reliable status. So if a retired deacon holds that license, he can legally carry out marriages in that state. yet i don't understand the guidelines for each state. that's extremely useful to ascertain that out the guidelines on your state.
2016-10-09 07:24:04 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋