Congratulations on your decision to get married in the Catholic Church.  The Sacrament of Matrimony establishes a lifelong union between a man and a woman, and the mutual love between husband and wife becomes an image of the absolute and unfailing love with which God loves humankind.  The Catholic Church teaches that marriage is a Christian vocation.

A Catholic wedding ceremony can be held at St Ignatius' Church or St James' Church. In deciding to get married at either of these churches you are indicating a willingness to invest some time and effort into the preparation and ceremony for your wedding. The months leading up to your wedding should be a time of joy.

St James' Church

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St James' is a charming church steeped in early Richmond Catholic history. It is ideally suited for those wanting a small, meaningful Catholic wedding witnessed by close friends and family.

Fees

  • Offering: $550 as a contribution for the upkeep of the church
  • Celebrant Fee: $350 (Not payable to us if you are using your own priest)
  • Bond: $100*

St Ignatius' Church

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St Ignatius' is a beautiful church for a Catholic wedding witnessed by a large group of family and friends.

Fees

  • Offering: $2000 as a contribution for the upkeep of the church
  • Celebrant Fee: $400 (Not payable to us if you are using your own priest)
  • Bond: $400*

Please contact the Parish Office for further information on getting married in one of our parish churches.

 

*We do not allow any confetti, rice, petals, etc, to be thrown inside either church and no alcohol is to be consumed on the premises. If these rules are disregarded you will forfeit your bond.