"For no one hates his own flesh but rather nourishes and cherishes it, even as Christ does the church, because we are members of his body. 'For this reason a man shall leave [his] father and [his] mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.' This is a great mystery, but I speak in reference to Christ and the church." (Ephesians 5:29-32)

As Ephesians makes clear, marriage is a way to make clear the union of Christ and the Church. As Christ loves us and lays down his life for us so too do a man and a woman enter into a union of committed, faithful love. There union, bonded by God, manifests God's love in the world as they share that love with each other and with the world. 

For those who wish to get married at St. Maria Goretti please begin with the Steps to the Altar Brouchure & Form. Once you have completed the form, please contact Mrs. Lettie Bougere in the parish office at (504) 242-7554.