Sacrament of Marriage
A couple—man and woman—who wish to enter marriage in the Catholic Church must be free of any prior bond of marriage, and at least one person must be Catholic. The Cathedral Basilica Parish requires one year’s notice of marriage to complete all necessary preparation steps.
To begin, please complete the application form below and attach recently issued Baptism Certificate(s) for any Catholic parties. Our office will review your application and contact you to schedule an initial meeting with the Rector.
As the home church for all Catholics in the Diocese of Hamilton, the Cathedral Basilica gives first priority to couples who are active members of our parish community and regularly attend Sunday Mass here.
Arrangements for the celebration of matrimony are made only with the bride and the groom.
If you reside outside the greater Hamilton area, the Rector of the Cathedral Basilica may request the assistance of your Parish Priest with marriage preparation as a convenience for the couple. Please be advised that you will be asked to abide by all the practices of the Cathedral Basilica regarding the celebration of marriage.