Does the Catholic Church have any rules about getting married?

The Catholic Church requires Catholics to be married in a Catholic Church by a Catholic Priest.
     Sometimes other arrangements are allowed, but only with the special permission of the Bishop.
     It is best to talk with a Priest before making arrangements.

How do I arrange to get married at Our Lady Star of the Sea?

People marrying in the Catholic Church are asked to contact the Priest at least six months before their wedding.
     After this each couple:

• attends a 2 hour introductory evening at the Diocesan Centre in Ponsonby
• meets with a facilitator couple for the follow-up evening
• takes part in one of the pre-marriage education courses available in the Diocese

     For further information please contact the Parish Office.

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We were married in a registry office - will the Catholic Church bless our marriage?

If neither of you had been married before, a marriage blessing by the Catholic Church may be fairly straight-forward.
     In any case, it is better to contact a Priest and discuss your situation.

I was divorced and then remarried - will the Catholic Church bless our marriage?

This question can not be answered without more information.
     But it is always worthwhile discussing the situation with a Priest.
     Your Priest will know how to help you and may refer you to someone else in the Catholic Church for further discussions.
     The short answer is 'very likely'.