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Say there is a Catholic girl that wants to marry a protestant. He has said that he would be willing to marry in the catholic church but, in passing, he mentioned that his father is an ordaided minister and he had always wanted his dad to be the one to perform the ceremony. Is there any way that both a priest and the man’s father could be actively involved in the marriage ceremony? This is assuming that the ceremony WILL take place in the catholic church.
 
It’s my understanding that this can be arranged but that it would require a dispensation from the bishop of the diocese. Hopefully someone can give you more details…
 
This scenario happens all the time.If the marriage is to take place in the Catholic Church the Protestant Minister Father may do a reading a blessing or some other action that is allowed. I think a Mass would not be appropriate at all in this situation. Often though a Dispensation is sought so that the marriage may be done in the Father’s church if he has one.
 
salcon30 said:
Say there is a Catholic girl that wants to marry a protestant. He has said that he would be willing to marry in the catholic church but, in passing, he mentioned that his father is an ordaided minister and he had always wanted his dad to be the one to perform the ceremony. Is there any way that both a priest and the man’s father could be actively involved in the marriage ceremony? This is assuming that the ceremony WILL take place in the catholic church.
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The non-Catholic minister could do any lay role open to a non-Catholic, such as doing a non-Gospel reading.

Regarding any other role of the non-Catholic minister, you should talk to your priest for specifics. It seems that the fiance is wanting the father to “perform” the ceremony-- and that is something totally different than just doing a reading.

You will need a dispensation to marry a non-Catholic, all of that will be discussed in your marriage preparation. Marrying someone who does not share your faith and practice of religion is a dangerous, unwise thing. I hope you will reconsider.
 
salcon30 said:
Say there is a Catholic girl that wants to marry a protestant. He has said that he would be willing to marry in the catholic church but, in passing, he mentioned that his father is an ordaided minister and he had always wanted his dad to be the one to perform the ceremony. Is there any way that both a priest and the man’s father could be actively involved in the marriage ceremony? This is assuming that the ceremony WILL take place in the catholic church.
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The Catholic priest cannot share the ceremony with another. However that does not mean that his father could not read a scripture reading or give a blessing after the exchange of vows.
 
It is possible for a Catholic to get dispensed from having to marry in the Church. This situation certainly sounds like one where that would be possible. The couple should talk to the Catholic’s priest about such options.
 
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It is possible for a Catholic to get dispensed from having to marry in the Church. This situation certainly sounds like one where that would be possible. The couple should talk to the Catholic’s priest about such options.
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Yes, it is possible for a dispensation to be granted by the Bishop from Catholic Form, for JUST and SERIOUS reason. Because we want to or dad wants to perform the cermony is not serious reason in my opinion. For a Catholic to celebrate a Sacrament outside the Catholic Church, the reasons must be looked at very carefully.
 
I disagree. Wanting one’s father, an ordained minister in one’s own faith, to perform the ceremony sounds just and serious to me.
 
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I disagree. Wanting one’s father, an ordained minister in one’s own faith, to perform the ceremony sounds just and serious to me.
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The serious reason is not based on what the Protestant wants. It’s from the perspective of the Catholic Church. This is not necessarily a sufficient reason for the *Catholic *to be excused from Catholic form.
 
Well, the good news is that it’s up to the Catholic party’s bishop and not us.
 
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