Marriage preparation in the Archdiocese of Winnipeg is generally offered in two different formats. A group session – offered on weekends or evenings in a parish or mentorship where engaged couple meets with a sponsor couple at a mutually convenient time. In some cases, other options are possible. Check with the pastor or other designated person in the parish where you will be married to clarify acceptable options.
John Acosta
- Director of Pastoral Services
- Ph: 204-452-2227
- jacosta@archwinnipeg.ca
Holy Ghost Parish
Dates are available once per year – usually, the end of January to early February. Weekend format. Open to any engaged couples.
Your Marriage program is used.
Contact Parish Office: 204-582-4157 or parish@holyghost.ca.
Holy Rosary Parish
Dates are available between January to March each year. Everyone is welcome, but parishioners of Holy Rosary take priority.
For Better & Forever program is used.
Contact: John Stevenson: 204-284-5140 or info@holyrosarychurch.ca.
St. Anthony of Padua Parish
Dates are available upon request, and open to all couples.
What God Has Joined program is used.
Contact Parish Office: 204-334-2413 or stanthony@mymts.net
St. Augustine of Canterbury Parish (Brandon)
Dates are available upon request. Open to those in the surrounding Westman Deanery.
For Better & Forever program is used.
Contact Parish Office: 204-727-4728 or office@staug.ca
St. Edwards Parish
Dates are available upon request. Open to parishioners of St. Edward’s Church.
For Better & Forever program is used.
Contact Parish Office: 204-774-4539 or stedward@shaw.com
St. Hedwig's Parish
Dates are available upon request. Parishioners from Dunrea and Baldur, MB are welcome to participate.
For Better & Forever program is used.
Contact: Fr. Philip Malayil: 204-727-1682 or sthedwigs@wcgwave.ca.
St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish
Dates available upon request, weekend format. Open to parishioners only.
For Better & Forever program is used.
Contact Parish Office: 204-474-2351 or office@stignatius.ca
St. John Cantius Parish
Dates are available upon request (one-on-one format), and open to all couples.
For Better & Forever is the program used.
Contact Parish Office: 204-589-5583 or office@st.johncantius.church
St. Mary's Cathedral
Dates are available once per year between February and March. Open to parishioners of St. Mary’s Cathedral.
For Better & Forever is the program used.
Contact Parish Office: 204-947-0294 or office@stmaryscathedralwpg.ca
St. Patrick's Parish
Dates are available upon request. Open to parishioners of St. Patrick’s Church.
For Better & Forever program is used.
Contact Parish Office: 204-774-7307 or stpatricksparish@shawcable.com
St. Peter's Parish
Dates are available bi-monthly, every two months, on the 3rd weekend of January, March, May, July, September and November. Sometimes, an appointment may be made if the wedding date is too near. A weekend program is offered Friday night from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm and Saturday from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm.
What God Has Joined program is used.
Contact: Oran Garcia: 204-227-2216 or onyxphil@yahoo.com
Your Marriage
Marriage is a lifelong choice, a vocation, and a sacrament, and preparing for it takes more than planning the ceremony. Over time the partners will reflect, discuss, and take action toward building a more complete unity in mind, body, and heart. Through the sacrament of marriage, spouses are joined together in the Lord and become a new sign of God’s presence in the world.
This workbook is part of the Liguori Sacramental Preparation Series, preparing couples for their new life as husband and wife.
For Better and Forever
The book that has helped couples all over the world discover new joy, intimacy, and satisfaction in their marriages is now revised and expanded. Learn the way to achieve “happily ever after” by integrating cutting-edge psychology with a clear articulation of the Catholic vision of love and marriage.
What God Has Joined
What God Has Joined helps you discuss the important aspects of your relationship before you begin your lifelong journey together. Speaking from over twenty-five years of experience as a marriage preparation facilitator, Mona-Lee Feehan has created an easy-to-understand resource that guides you through this process of discovery. With the guidance of your facilitator, you will learn about yourself and your spouse-to-be as you explore topics such as your expectations for marriage, creating a family, communicating well, and dealing with conflict, among others. Learn about the importance of the sacrament of marriage and what it means to have a God-centered relationship. Talk through these vital areas before your wedding day so that you can be confident that you and your spouse-to-be are on the same page regarding the essentials of your life together.
Each chapter includes worksheets for both bride and groom and thought-provoking questions to consider.
