Mar Abraham Chaldean Catholic Church

At least one of the parties must be a baptized Chaldean Catholic in good standing. A dispensation is required and always granted for a Catholic marrying a non-Catholic (whether baptized or not).

If you are getting married in another parish, they will require that you obtain what is called a "Free to Marry Certificate" from your local parish. To get this you will need to come into the office or schedule an appointment with the priest and bring the following with you:

• You who are getting married
• 2 witnesses to sign that you have not been married before either in the church or civilly (or that you haven't been married since your last marriage that was annulled)
  • They are preferred to be your parents, siblings (18+), or close relatives.

Each couple must obtain either a marriage license or a marriage certificate prior to marriage in the church. To obtain a marriage license, you and your spouse will need to make an appointment with the local county clerk. For more information on obtaining a marriage license in Maricopa County, please visit the Maricopa County Clerk of Court website. Couples must bring their marriage licenses in at least 1 month before their wedding date.

The two witnesses (typically the best man and maid of honor) must be over 18 years of age to be legal and church witnesses. There are no religious restrictions (they may be of any faith).

If you've been previously married in a Catholic church or your non-Catholic spouse has been married, you need to obtain a declaration of nullity (annulment) from the diocese Tribunal Office before a date can be booked by your parish. You may contact the parish office for more details at (480) 912-1554.

First cousins will need and will be granted a dispensation to get married in the Chaldean Church, but they will need to legally get married in a state that allows consanguinity.

You must be over 16 years of age to get married in the Chaldean Church, but it is preferred that both parties are 18 years of age or older. If either party is between 16–18 years of age, they must obtain guardian permission to get married in the Church and state.

There is no cost, sacraments are always free of charge, however the faithful are encouraged to make a generous gift to their parish in thanksgiving for receiving the sacrament.