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The Diocesan Office of Family Life is excited to celebrate the Annual Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Masses. Preparations are underway for this celebration, including a special Mass with Bishop Edward M. Rice, followed by a reception with appetizers, cake, and punch. Couples who will or have celebrated their 1st, 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th, 50th, or 50+ anniversary anytime during 2024 are cordially invited to attend with their family and friends. These occasions enable us to celebrate and affirm the great gift of married love within our families and communities. Please make plans to attend!
The anniversary celebrations are offered at the following times and locations:
*Sunday, February 4, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., in St. Mary Cathedral, Cape Girardeau
*Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., in St. Agnes Cathedral, Springfield
Each couple will receive a Marriage Anniversary Certificate from Bishop Rice. Those celebrating 25 or 50 years of Marriage will receive an Episcopal Blessing and a special gift from Bishop Rice.
Couples are requested to pre-register for one of these two events so that food and gifts may be ordered in advance. Please register no later than January 19, 2024, by completing an online registration form here or by filling out the attached form and mailing it to Kim Brayman in the Office of Family Life, 601 S. Jefferson, Springfield, MO 65806-3143, or email the information to kbrayman@dioscg.org