Sample Letter of Permission to Marry.pdf

Sample Letter of Permission to Marry (to submit with marriage testimonial packet)

 Must be on parish letterhead

 Must include original signature of the pastor or parochial administrator

Note: If pastor or parochial administrator is away from the parish (vacation, for

example), then the parochial vicar or deacon may sign the letter in his absence.

 Must include the parish stamp or seal

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To Whom It May Concern,

[Name of the Groom] and [Name of Bride] are parishioners of [Name of Parish and City]. They

have satisfactorily completed the marriage preparation as required by our diocese. They have

my permission to marry outside the parish at:

[Name of Church and City]

[Address]

[Diocese]

[Date of the Wedding]

[Officiant Name]

Sincerely,

[Name of Pastor or Parochial Administrator]