Here are the basic steps for approval if you wish to officiate at a wedding in the Diocese of Olympia and are not licensed or canonically resident.
Requests should be made at least 60 days prior to the proposed wedding date.
- Send a letter to the Bishop requesting permission. Include in this letter the answers to the following questions:
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Your full name, current mailing address, and the name of your Diocese of residency
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Names of persons being married
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First marriage for both parties? Y or N
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Has pre-marital prep been done? Y or N
If Yes, by whom? -
Are the parties connected to a Parish? Y or N
If Yes, which Parish? -
Which Parish service register will this be placed into?
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Will the service have a Eucharist? Y or N
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Will the service take place at a church? Y or N
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- Submit a letter of good standing from the diocese where the requesting officiant is canonically resident.
Any further information, correspondence or questions should be sent to the Executive Assistant to the Bishop.