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Sacrament of Marriage

For Catholics, the Sacrament of Marriage, or Holy Matrimony, is a public sign that one gives oneself totally to this other person. It is also a public statement about God: the loving union of husband and wife speaks of family values and also God's values.

A Natural Institution
Marriage is a practice common to all cultures in all ages. It is, therefore, a natural institution, something common to all mankind. At its most basic level, marriage is a union between a man and a woman for the purpose of procreation and mutual support, or love. Each spouse in a marriage gives up some rights over his or her life in exchange for rights over the life of the other spouse.

While divorce has existed throughout history, it has been rare until recent centuries, which indicates that, even in its natural form, marriage is meant to be a lifelong, union.

Are you engaged to be married?
Please contact the parish office for assistance:

parishoffice@stjohnmonroe.com or  (734) 241-8910

Archdiocesan policy requires a six-month period of preparation before marriage and you or a family must be a registered parishioner. A couple is to contact the parish office to arrange for a particular date and to reserve the church for your wedding ceremony.

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© 2018 St. John the Baptist Catholic Church,
​Monroe, Michigan 48161.
​All rights reserved.
Rev. David Burgard, Pastor
511 S. Monroe Street, Monroe MI 48161
734-241-8910
​734-241-1943 (fax)
Interim Office Hours
Monday  |  9 am-4 pm (closed for lunch from Noon to 1 pm
Tuesday  |  9 am-3 pm
Thursday  |  9 am-3 pm
The office is closed on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
  • Welcome
    • Mass Times
    • Map & Directions
  • Parish Life
    • Christian Service
    • Evangelization
    • Finance
    • Parish Pastoral Council
    • Stewardship
    • Worship
    • Ministries >
      • Altar Servers
      • Art & Environment
      • Eucharistic Minister
      • Lectors
      • Music Ministry
      • Ushers
      • Bereavement
      • Faith Formation
      • Garden Guardians
      • Hospitality/Greeters
    • History & Mission
    • Parish Directory
  • Sacraments
    • Annointing of the Sick
    • Baptism >
      • Infant/Child Baptism
    • Confirmation
    • Eucharist
    • Holy Orders
    • Marriage
    • Penance (Reconciliation)
    • Vocations
  • Let's Connect
    • Get Involved
    • Calendar
    • Photo Gallery
    • Map & Directions
    • Catholic Links
    • Catholics Come Home
  • Parents & Children
    • Catholic Schools >
      • Elementary (MCES)
      • High School (SMCC)
    • CYO
  • Bulletin
  • Contact Us
  • RCIA