Dear, John

Over the last two years, the National Eucharistic Revival has given Catholics a deeper appreciation for this sacramental gift of our Lord. Embracing the grace of the Revival in our families and communities, the bishops of California are dedicating the 2024-2025 pastoral year to deepen our appreciation of the Sacrament of Marriage –modeled on the irrevocable covenantal love of God for his people expressed in the Eucharist.

Under the title “Radiate Love,” every Catholic community is invited to participate in this initiative, starting on World Marriage Day – February 11, 2024 – when God calls couples all over the globe to invest in their relationships and let that love radiate out to their family and to the world. This soft launch of the initiative will be followed by monthly reflections, prayers, and other materials to help form the faith of Catholics of all ages, beginning in July 2024.

World Marriage Day Events 

Many dioceses are hosting masses to celebrate, often with their bishops, special blessings, photo opportunities and certificates to celebrate their anniversary. Find yours!

Archdiocese of Los Angeles: Archdiocese of Los Angeles: World Marriage Day Celebration, Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 10am and 12:30pm masses, Sunday, February 11. Learn More Here

Archdiocese of San Francisco: 2024 Wedding Anniversary Celebration with Archbishop Cordileone, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, 10am Saturday February 3.  Register Here

Diocese of Fresno: Annual World Marriage Day celebration with Bishop Brennan, St. Charles Borromeo, 3:30pm Saturday, February 11. Register Here

Diocese of Orange: Celebration of World Marriage Day and National Marriage week with Bishop Timothy Freyer, Arboretum at Christ Cathedral campus, 6pm Friday, February 9. RSVP Here

Diocese of Sacramento: World Marriage Day Mass with Bishop Soto, St. Charles Borromeo, 1pm Saturday, February 3. Register Here

Diocese of San Diego: Wedding Anniversary Mass with Bishop Michael Pham, The Immaculata, 11am Saturday, February 3. Register Here

Diocese of San Jose: World Marriage Day Wedding Anniversary Mass, Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph, 10am Saturday, February 17. Register Here

Diocese of Santa Rosa: 5th Annual Diocese of Santa Rosa’s Mass to Celebrate Marriage, Cathedral of St. Eugene, 10:30am Sunday, February 4. Register Here

Diocese of Stockton: Third Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass with Bishop Myron J. Cotta, Cathedral of the Annunciation, 10am Saturday, February 3. Register Here

Congratulations to all couples celebrating wedding anniversaries this year!

Parish Resources 

The materials below are designed for the soft launch, and additional resources from the California Catholic Conference will arrive quarterly as we progress through the pastoral year. As a leader in your diocese, we ask you to join with your colleagues to make these resources broadly available in every parish. Below are World Marriage Day Parish Resources. 

Get Started! Download Your Parish Packet

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Share your Radiate Love Story

Experience the heartwarming tale of Bishop Brennan's parents as he shares the enchanting story of how they met and radiated love throughout their marriage. We invite you to participate in this celebration by sharing your own marriage story or that of someone close to you. Capture the magic on video and upload it to your favorite social media platform. Don't forget to tag us and use #RadiateLove in your post!