"But from the beginning of creation, 'God made them male and female. For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother (and be joined to his wife), and the two shall become one flesh.' So they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, no human being must separate." - Mark 10:6-9

The information provided in this section of the Diocesan website is designed to help couples receiving the sacrament of marriage.

Within these pages, you will find:
Message from Bishop Tobin to engaged couples
Preparing for the Sacrament of Matrimony
Protecting Marriage
Marriage Preparation & Enrichment Programs
       Marriage Preparation
       Natural Family Planning (NFP)
       Remarriage Program ~ New Love, New Life
Frequently Asked Questions
News Articles
Contact Information
Links

The Marriage Preparation Ministry is part of the Secretariat for Catholic Education, Spiritual Formation & Evangelization. It provides training, support, and assistance to priests, deacons, religious, and lay persons in the development and setup of parish-based marriage preparation programs and Natural Family Planning (NFP) resources within the diocese. The office is located at 34 Fenner Street, Providence, RI, 02903 (lower level), 401/278-4576.