"What God joins together, let no one put asunder."

(from the Reception of the Consent)

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Congratulations on Your Engagement!

If you wish to celebrate your Catholic marriage (the Sacrament of Matrimony) at one of our parish churches—Our Lady Help of Christians (Broadford), St. Patrick’s (Kilmore), or Our Lady of the Way (Wallan)—please contact the parish office to schedule an initial meeting with our parish priest. He will guide you through all the necessary steps to prepare for your wedding.

For your convenience, please review our Parish Wedding Policy, which outlines the requirements and procedures for arranging a Catholic marriage with our parish priest.

Wedding Policy (effective from 4th of April 2025)

Helpful Information for Planning Your Wedding

You will be asked to provide the following documents at the initial meeting:

Baptism Certificates | At least one person must be a baptised Catholic

Birth Certificates | Both parties

Freedom to Marry Form | If you do not reside in our parish boundaries, this must be obtained from the parish where you currently reside

Driver's Licence or Passport | Both Parties should bring their driver's licence or passport

Our parish priest will also assist you in fulfilling the marriage preparation course requirements. You will receive the information of the options of the marriage preparation course at the meeting or via email.

Costs

Church using fee - $350 (including $100 non-refundable deposit)

Priest's fee - $350

For all wedding-related enquiries or to schedule appointments,

please contact the parish office:

📞 (03) 5782 1084

🕘 Office hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

📧 Email: kilmore@cam.org.au