Yes it was. On November 13 2010 Father Tony R. Richard ( Catholic Priest of the Archdiocese of New Orleans) officiated at the wedding ceremony of Grammy winner Aaron Neville to Photographer Sarah Friedman in New York City.
the reason priests abstain from marriage is because the offer up their entire life to Jesus, and strive to imitate him in his celibacy.
An Abbott is a Catholic priest in a Catholic Church it's also a last name.
Oh yes he does, and he is a Catholic Priest, his grandson sometimes does movies. He preaches at St. Iranaeus Catholic Church in Cypress California
no, he wished he had become a Lutheran minister.
As of 2008, there are approximately 40,580 Catholic priests serving in the United States of America.
If the marriage was done by Episcopal minister and not in the presence of a Catholic priest, or without approval of the Catholic Church, then, no, it cannot be blessed as the Catholic Church recognizes the episcopal marriage as valid.Catholic AnswerIf either of the parties involved in the Episcopal marriage ceremony were Catholic, then they are not married until such time as they get married before a priest in a Catholic Church as Canon Law requires that the marriage of a baptized (or converted) Catholic be before a priest or deacon. So it is not a question of a priest "blessing" a marriage (although this is a common term for a marriage in a Catholic Church following a civil marriage or any other religion) but of actually performing the wedding. They would have to apply to their priest and go through the normal preparation for marriage, including permission to marry a non-Catholic; and, of course, they would have to be in a state of grace; which would mean that the Catholic party would have to repent of the attempted marriage outside the Church in confession and be forgiven. Also, they should live as brother and sister until such time as the marriage is performed by a priest. They would need to speak to a priest right away.
. They are blessed. Every baptized Catholic is a Priest, Prophet and King. .
There is no Catholic priest that would bless a civil union, since they are not recognized by the church.Catholic AnswerA civil union not only cannot be "blessed" in the Catholic Church but it is a grievous sin. The only place that a civil union should be mentioned is in the confessional, you need to speak with a priest immediately.
It might be invalid because God's blessing through priest is important. The priest (or deacon) who assists at the celebration of a marriage receives the consent of the spouses in the name of the Church and gives the blessing of the Church. The presence of the Church's minister (and also of the witnesses) visibly expresses the fact that marriage is an ecclesial reality.It is this writers opinion that ones marraige does not have to be blessed by a Catholic Priest. Christ gave the sacramament as an example for all men to follow. The blessing a ones marriage has nothing to do with partaking of the sacrament.
Probably the first thing is to speak to your local parish priest.
Roman Catholic AnswerThe Catholic priesthood was instituted by Our Blessed Lord at the Last Supper.
Well, yes and no. There really is no blessing for such a marriage as it really isn't a marriage. Any baptized Catholic is bound by Canon Law (Church Law) to be married in front of a priest (or deacon or Bishop) of the Catholic Church. Any attempted marriage outside of the Church without special permission from the Catholic's bishop would be invalid de jure. However, many people speak of getting married in the Church to a person that they have already "married" outside the Church as "getting their marriage blessed" although this terminology is incorrect. So, the answer to the question that you are really asking is that yes, it is absolutely necessary for a Catholic to be married by a priest. If that are getting married to someone that have previously been living with due to a civil ceremony, that may have some effect on getting permission, but you really need to speak to a priest.
. They are blessed. Every baptized Catholic is a Priest, Prophet and King. .
Yes, because those who cannot recieve communion because they are not confirmed can get a blessing, and I know many people who are not Catholic that have been blessed by a Catholic priest.
The only requirement for a Catholic cemetery is that it be set aside and appropriately blessed by a priest. There is no regulation as to its layout.
.Catholic AnswerWhile you are in RCIA, that is the class you need to take to convert to the Catholic Church, at that time, the priest will process your marriage. If you wish, your marriage may be either recognized by the Church, or more probably, they will conduct a Catholic marriage ceremony, you will need to speak to your priest about this.
Roman Catholic AnswerYes, you need to discuss this with your priest. If you marriage that you are in is valid, you should have no problems.