The Sacrament of Holy Matrimony

“The matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life, is by its nature ordered toward the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring; this covenant between baptized persons has been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a sacrament.” 
(Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1601)

The sacrament of Matrimony signifies the union of Christ and the Church. It gives spouses the grace to love each other with the love with which Christ has loved his Church; the grace of the sacrament thus perfects the human love of the spouses, strengthens their indissoluble unity, and sanctifies them on the way to eternal life (cf. Council of Trent: DS 1799).  
(Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1661)

In accordance with Archdiocesan Policy, “Steps to the Altar”, couples discerning marriage are to begin their preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage at least six months before their anticipated wedding date.  

If you are considering Our Lady of the Rosary Church for your wedding ceremony, please review our guidelines located here on our website:

Weddings at Our Lady of the Rosary

Prior to scheduling your wedding ceremony at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, it is important that you contact our Music Director, Megan Dearie, [email protected], and our Organist, Tommy Zanca, to discuss music requirements and fees.

Please call the Parish Office, 504-488-2659 (Monday-Friday 9am-2pm) for additional information or to schedule your wedding ceremony.  Request for additional information can also be emailed to our office:  [email protected].