Preparing for Marriage

Options for Marriage Preparation

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 x 106 22manypets@gmail.com

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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-

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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.

Find out more about Marriage Prep and register here