Sacraments
Weddings at the Cathedral
To be married at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, one or both persons of the engaged couple must be a practicing Catholic, and registered at a parish. Both parties must be free to marry in the Catholic Church.
To inquire about scheduling a wedding at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, the parish priest directing the engaged couple’s marriage preparation must contact the Cathedral Rector to schedule the desired date. Non-Cathedral parishioners may schedule a wedding one year before the desired date, but the date will not be confirmed until six months prior. Cathedral parishioners will have priority in choosing wedding dates up to six months before the wedding date of the petitioning couple. For this reason, the date and time of the wedding must be scheduled at the home parish of either the bride or the groom so that the wedding ceremony has a location if the Cathedral cannot be secured.
WEDDING TIMES:
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6 p.m. Friday (with a Thursday rehearsal at 6 p.m.)
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1:00 p.m. Saturday (with a Friday rehearsal at 5 p.m. or 7 p.m. depending on other weddings or rehearsals scheduled).
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The Sacrament of Marriage is not celebrated during Holy Week.
The Wedding Handbook
Baptism
The sacrament of Baptism is celebrated for our parishioners on Sundays after the 11AM Mass. Parents must attend a Baptism class which is available monthly.
Godparents must be at least 16, have received Confirmation, and actively practicing their Catholic faith. If married, they must be married according to the norms of the Catholic Church.
For register your child for Baptism or for more information, please contact the Parish Office: 605.336.7390
Confession:
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered regularly at the following times, or by appointment.
Thursdays: 7 PM
Saturdays: 12 PM and 3 PM
*12 pm Confessions are held in the Chapel of the Sacred Heart IF there is a Saturday 1 pm wedding.