In-Person Marriage Preparation Programs
Philadelphia County
| Parish |
Address |
Class Format |
Contact Person |
Phone Number |
E-Mail |
| Maternity BVM |
9220 Old Bustleton Ave Phila, PA 19115 |
All-Day Pre-Cana Class in Fall and in Spring |
Deacon Joseph Bernauer |
215-317-1002 |
jbernauer@dentsply.com |
| St. Cecilia |
535 Rhawn Street Phila, PA 19111 |
All-Day Pre-Cana Class in Fall and in Spring |
Fr. Robert Lucas |
215-725-1240 |
frlucas@stceciliafc.org |
| St. Agatha-St. James |
111 S 38th St, Philadelphia PA, 19104 |
Not Specified |
Fr. Remi Morales |
267-787-5000 |
office@saintsaj.org |
| St. Cyprian |
525 S Cobbs Creek Pkwy Phila, PA 19143 |
All-Day Pre-Cana Class in Fall and in Spring |
Msgr. Britto |
215-747-3150 |
fabritto10@juno.com |
| St. Katherine of Siena |
9700 Frankford Ave Phila, PA 19114 |
All-Day Pre-Cana Class in Fall and in Spring |
Deacon Jim Duffy |
215-637-7548 ext 200 |
deaconjim3399@gmail.com |
| Holy Family |
234 Hermitage St. Phila, PA 19127 |
All-Day Pre-Cana Class in Fall and in Spring |
John Delaney |
215-483-8736 |
John.Delaney.1978@alumni.nd.edu |
Bucks County
| Parish |
Address |
Class Format |
Contact Person |
Phone Number |
E-Mail |
| St. Agnes |
445 N. Main Street Sellersville, PA 18960 |
All-Day Pre-Cana Class in Fall and in Spring |
Deacon Harry and Maryanne Tucker |
N/A |
maryannetucker@verizon.net |
| St. Cyril of Jerusalem |
1410 Almshouse Road Jamison, PA 18929 |
All-Day Pre-Cana Class in March |
Cynthia Tomassoni |
215-343-1288 |
ctomassoni01@gmail.com |
| St. Ephrem |
5400 Hulmeville Rd Bensalem, PA 19020 |
All-Day Pre-Cana Class in Fall and in Spring |
Jen |
215-245-1698 |
N/A |
Chester County
| Parish |
Address |
Class Format |
Contact Person |
Phone Number |
E-Mail |
| Saint Elizabeth |
110 Saint Elizabeth Drive Chester Springs, PA 18480 |
Twice/year Friday evening and all day Saturday |
Matt Pfeiffenberger |
610-646-6550 |
matthewkarl@stelizabethparish.org |
Delaware County
| Parish |
Address |
Class Format |
Contact Person |
Phone Number |
E-Mail |
| St. John Chrysostom |
617 S. Providence Rd. Wallingford, PA 19086 |
Not Specified |
Dr. Gerry Arango and Michael Deely |
(610) 874-3418 |
connect@sjcparish.org |
Montgomery County
| Parish |
Address |
Class Format |
Contact Person |
Phone Number |
E-Mail |
| St. Teresa of Calcutta |
256 Swamp Pike Schwenksville, PA 19473 |
Not Specified |
Rectory |
610-287-2525 |
N/A |
| Holy Saviour |
407 E Main Street Norristown, PA 19401 |
Not Specified |
Leti Martelli |
610-960-7662 |
letimartelli@comcast.net |
| Our Mother of Good Counsel |
31 Pennswood Road Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 |
2 day sessions (Friday evening and Saturday 9am-7pm), once in November and February |
Karen Carey |
610-574-3544 |
weddings@omgcparish.net |
| Mary, Mother of the Redeemer |
1325 Upper State Road North Whales, PA 19454 |
Four 1.5 hours sessions (all dates mandatory) offered during Fall and Spring |
https://mmredeemer.org/pre-cana-registration |
215-362-7400 |
https://mmredeemer.org/pre-
cana-registration |
While we try to keep this list current, it is possible that other parishes not listed may offer Marriage Preparation classes. You are welcome to contact parishes in your area to check for Marriage Preparation classes that may be closer to you: Archdiocese of Philadelphia Parishes.
Ascension Press Marriage Preparation Online Program
This course offers, in addition to a theological approach to human sexuality, a virtue-based instruction in communication, conflict resolution, and financial decision-making. Please check with your local parish to ensure that the Ascension Press course fulfills the requirements.
