National Marriage Week

National Marriage Week this year is Saturday 7th—Saturday 14th February, 2026. A Christian marriage is rooted in faith; that means faith in God, as the giver of life and the one who promises eternal life to those who believe in him. The Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales has launched a series of resources for National Marriage Week.

Please pray for all those living out the vocation to marriage and couples preparing to marry. Support is available for those who need it, and your parish priest can point you in the right direction. If you are celebrating a significant anniversary this year, please let your fr Kevin know so that you can be invited to the Mass of Thanksgiving in the Cathedral on Saturday 11th July.

Here is a simple prayer of thanksgiving for the vocation to marriage:

God our Father,
We pray in thanksgiving for the vocation to marriage
And for each couple that you join together
in order to make a family.
We ask that every marriage brings each couple
closer to you and closer to holiness.
We pray for those who are struggling
in their marriage at present,
That they can make it through this tough time
And support each other in their differences.
We make this prayer through Christ, your Son, our Lord.
Amen.