However, he is not permittedto say Mass. In the Latin Church (“Roman Catholic”), but not in any of the Eastern Churches, a deacon can be the officiant or official witness of the marriage. Basically, we are very close with our friend that is a deacon and want him to do the ("non-catholic") wedding ceremony, but weren't sure if he is allowed to (under the rules of the church but also didn't know if deacons are qualified legally? Yes a catholic Deacon can marry a couple in a civil ceremony. Yes. Yes, if done with permission of the pastor.

Since a transitional deacon is on the road to priestly ordination, he is clearly bound by the canons on marriage and celibacy just mentioned above. All ordained clergy (i.e. ). Celebration of the mass." Is a deacon-officiated ceremony recognized by the Catholic Church? a deacon, priest, or bishop) may witness the wedding ceremony itself, though usually the wedding ceremony occurs during a Mass, which deacons lack the authority or ability to celebrate; however, in weddings that take place inside Mass, the deacon may still serve as the witness to the wedding, Yes, a deacon can marry a couple. But a permanent deacon may be in a different situation. They can preside at the liturgy, usually morning or evening prayer, in which the marriage takes place. The only rights the deacon does not posses is "Confessions" and "Holy Eucharist - i.e.

Our marriage will not be recognized in the Catholic church, and we aren't planning on communion. He will never be able to marry, and is keenly aware of that fact before he makes the decision to seek ordination!