Fr. Michael Callahan

Fr. Michael Callahan

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I’m here to make your special day even more special.

Even if you’ve been previously married.

Even if you are a same gender couple desiring to be married.

Even if you want your wedding at a special location.

Even if you both don’t share a Catholic tradition.

The priests of St. Nicholas Catholic Church, are deeply concerned over the number of people who are leaving the Catholic faith tradition because of problems with marriage disciplines. Our priests are here to help you resolve some of the following problems and make your wedding all that you want it to be.

Yes, I Want a Catholic Wedding, But...There are many circumstances that prevent couples from celebrating a Catholic marriage ceremony. These circumstances might include:

Divorce: A previous marriage with no church annulment.

A desire to enter into a same-gender sacramental relationship.

Arrangements for a ceremony in a location other than a parish church.

A desire for “neutral ground” in the case of interfaith couples.

The incompatibility of other Roman Catholic Church restrictions with your particular needs.

Because St. Teresa of Ávila is an Ecumenical Catholic faith community that is independent of the jurisdiction of the Roman Catholic Church, we enjoy more flexible marriage canons and less restrictive wedding guidelines than most Roman Catholic parishes. St. Teresa’s offers an alternative for couples who would otherwise be compelled to settle for a ceremony that would not be in accord with their Catholic faith tradition.

Although independent of the Roman Catholic Church, the priests of St. Teresa of Ávila have been ordained to the same sacramental priesthood considered valid by the Roman Catholic Church and, of course, legal in Arizona.

Celebrate at the Location of Your Choice

The priests of St. Teresa’s are permitted to celebrate your wedding at locations other than in our parish church. Some of the possibilities may include:

A church or wedding chapel

A garden, home, or hotel

In a park or resort

We’re here to help set you up for success. The donation for wedding services includes two, pre-marriage counseling sessions.

Please contact Bishop Michael at your earliest convenience to ensure your date is available. — 623-261.4809


Highlights

1 employee
26 years in business
Serves Avondale , AZ

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Frequently asked questions

1. Initial Phone inquiry

2. determine date availability and schedule 1st meeting

3. 1-2 pre marriage counceling sessions as needed

4. Attend wedding ceremony and rehersal if required.

I have been a priest for 23 years, and a bishop for6 years.


Services offered

Wedding Officiant