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I am Bishop Joseph Grenier of the Celtic Christian Church. The Celtic Christian Church is an Old Catholic Celtic Rite Church with communities in Pennsylvania, and around the United States. Some of our priests and deacons around the country work with Lutheran or Episcopal parishes, or as chaplains in hospitals and nursing homes, or as university professors, but all are pastors or deacons of small worshipping communities, or cell groups.

We have three priests here in the Poconos, in Eastern PA and you can find others on our CLERGY PAGE for other areas of the country. We are available to assist you while you travel to the Poconos, if you do not belong to a Faith Community already. The Celtic Christian Church practices open Communion, and you are welcome to worship with us.

for couples planning to marry, priests of the Celtic Christian Church offer wedding preparation, pre-marital counseling, and wedding planning assistance.

We will sit with you to plan your ceremony so that it will reflect YOUR love as you express it publicly within YOUR marriage vows.

Weddings in Spanish, French, or English.

If you do not have a place chosen for your wedding, we can offer a few options for indoor or outdoor weddings in the Poconos.

Additionally, we have a working relationship with several area photographers, bakers, DJs, and resorts in this area who can assist you in planning those aspects of your wedding.

You can contact us by e-mail at: Weddings@CelticChristianChurch.org, or telephone to make an appointment to sit and plan your special day so that you will remember it.

Call to talk about it. Tel. 570-350-1229

Bishop Joseph Grenier

As a service to those wishing to marry, Fr. Conquest will be happy to meet with couples to plan their weddings, making them personal and memorable. For information about wedding planning, contact Father Arthur directly at: 570-445-4409

Holding beautiful wedding services outdoors in God's cathedral is a joy for our priests, and in keeping with Celtic Christian spirituality...Rev. Cait Finnegan would be happy to help you plan such a wedding. Call her at 570-350-1229.

Statement on Marriage

Deacons and priests of the Celtic Christian Church respect Marriage as the act and commitment of the couple involved, and, as such, we act as an official Witness to the public exchange of vows (representing the Church and according to the laws of the State in question * ). As such we declare a couple married before God. Our Faith teaches that God is Love. Therefore, we believe that the very Love between the two people who are marrying is, in itself, the very holiness of Marriage, regardless of religious creeds or affiliations.

In addition to legal registration, all weddings witnessed by deacons and priests of the Celtic Christian Church are recorded in our records for future reference. We issue Marriage Certificates suitable for display, as requested by the couple.

Marriage is a serious and sacred relationship between two people. Yet a public marriage is also within a given society (secular &/or religious), and because we are committed to the well-being of our society and all in it, we are committed to helping those marriages which we witness to succeed. Therefore, if desired, we offer pre-marital preparation (including counseling). We also make a commitment to be available, as far as possible, to the couple after the marriage, should they desire the service of a priest or marriage counselor.

*Please be aware that Gay Marriage is not legal in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Given that limitation the gay marriages we witness are religious in nature, and are NOT legal and civil records are not filed.

The traditional definition of a VOW is a promise made to God.

A Marriage VOW is a promise made to God to be faithful to one's spouse.

An additional explanation of a VOW is a promise made to God to do something which is BETTER than its opposite. In the case of marriage vows, this means that making the particular vows of marriage is the better thing to do, for that particular couple, than NOT making them.

This becomes very personal when you think about it. To make a vow to do something then, means it is better to do that thing, than not to do it. So, for couples marrying one another, it is the better thing for them to do before God, better for their souls, better for their personal growth, better in every way, as God wants only the best for us.

This definition applies to any vows made. Making the vow, within this definition is BETTER than living the opposite of it, for the individual involved. So, for one, a Marriage vow to God, of fidelity to another for life, is the better choice, while, for another, perhaps a vow of celibacy, or a vow to one of the virtues. What is of primary importance is that such a vow be taken because the individual believes without a doubt that doing so is God's Will, and therefore the very best thing for that person.

This is how we approach Marriage vows, and it is our intention to help those who make such vows to understand the sanctity of such a public proclamation.

Locations for Pocono Weddings

A location for your Pocono Mountain Wedding is a major decision when planning your wedding. Many Pocono locations are beautiful and welcoming to those doing wedding planning. It is important to leave yourself enough time to have the options you want. Plan your Pocono wedding carefully, and you will have a more stress-free and memory-filled day. You will be able to focus on the sanctity of the day, the better you plan.

We have been in the Poconos for the past 23 years and have developed relationships with several of the area's most beautiful resorts.

Weddings at these resorts can be held indoor or outdoor, depending upon weather and a couple's preference. The ceremony can include just the wedding itself, or include the reception on location. The choice of resort or other area depends again upon the couple's preference, as well as schedule.

We will be happy to help you find the place best suited for your needs.

You might like to check out the following places as you plan:

Brookview Manor

and Wacalune Inn

The folks at Brookview, Gaile and Marty Horowitz, are wonderful people. If you'd like an intimate setting for your wedding this is a wonderful choice. You will enjoy the greatest of food, and the hospitality of a country Bed an Breakfast for you and your guests. Tell them Father Joe Grenier sent you!!

While you are here in the Poconos making your plans, visit where you can experience the service of the family from Brookview Manor.

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"My Life Unto You" c.2005 Cait Finnegan

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VOWS ~ LOCATIONS ~ WEDDING CEREMONIES ~ CELTIC CHRISTIAN CHURCH STATEMENT ON MARRIAGE ~

TESTIMONIALS ~ PHOTO GALLERY ~

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The following sites are NOT connected in anyway with the Celtic Christian Church. They are listed as a convenience for our site visitors!

Legacy Wedding Video for your special day preserved on video!

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Diane O'Malley Harpist & other helpful wedding links for this area.

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OTHER WEDDING LINKS that might help you!

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