National Marriage Week and World Marriage Day

The observances of National Marriage Week (February 7-14) and World Marriage Day (Sunday, February 8) are opportunities to focus on building a culture of life and love that begins with supporting and promoting marriage and the family. The theme of the week for 2026 is "Man and Woman He Created Them: Together with Purpose."

National Marriage Week and World Marriage Day provide us an opportunity to celebrate Christian marriage honoring husbands and wives as the foundation of the family, the basic unit of society, and the beauty of the faithfulness, sacrifices, and joys of daily married life. In addition, National Marriage Week encourages building a culture of life and love that begins with promoting and defending marriage and the family. The way in which we build such a culture is to encourage those who are married to live out the sacrament they have received.

Celebrations in Our Diocese

Christian Life Center, Frenchville

The Christian Life Center invites all married couples to come and celebrate their marriage at a Valentine's Day Dinner for Couples on Friday, February 14, 2025. The evening will begin with Mass at 4 p.m., followed by the dinner. The Christian Life Center is located at 444 U.S. Route One in Frenchville. The cost is $50 per couple. To register: 207-543-6193. Space is limited so register early.

St. Agnes Parish, Island Falls

In celebration of World Marriage Day, Father Kevin Martin will guide couples as they renew their wedding vows during the Saturday, February 7, 4 p.m. Mass at St. Agnes Church, 76 Sewell Street in Island Falls.

St. John Paul II Parish, Scarborough

All are invited to cheese, crackers, and conversation in celebration of World Marriage Day on Saturday, February 7, following the 4 p.m. Mass at Holy Cross Church, 124 Cottage Road in South Portland.

St. John Vianney Parish, Fort Kent

Couples married in 2016, 2006, 2001, 1996, 1986, 1976, 1971, or any year before are invited to celebrate World Marriage Day at the Sunday, February 8, 9 a.m. Mass at St. Louis Church, 26 East Main Street in Fort Kent. Couples will receive a flower bouquet, have their photo taken, and be listed in the bulletin. If you would like to participate, call the parish at 207-834-5656.

St. Mary of the Visitation Parish, Houlton

In celebration of World Marriage Day, Father Kevin Martin will guide couples as they renew their wedding vows during the Sunday, February 8, 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Masses at St. Mary of the Visitation Church, 110 Military Street in Houlton.

Prayer for Married Couples

Almighty and eternal God,
You blessed the union of married couples
so that they might reflect the union of Christ with his Church:
Look with kindness on them.
Renew their marriage covenant,
increase your love in them,
and strengthen their bond of peace
so that, with their children,
they may always rejoice in the gift of
your blessing.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

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