Congratulations on your engagement! This is such an exciting time in every couple’s lives, and we thank you for considering St. Robert of Newminster Parish as the place in which to celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage. Please contact Molly Reppuhn, Parish Office Coordinator, at least six (6) months prior to your intended wedding date to begin the process of planning your wedding at SRN. She will be happy to answer any questions you have!
Molly Reppuhn
Parish Office Coordinator
(616) 676-9111
MollyR@StRobertChurch.org
Contact/About our Wedding Coordination Team
Participation in a marriage preparation process is required for couples planning to be married in the Diocese of Grand Rapids. To view details about about and dates for marriage preparation opportunities at St. Robert of Newminster, as well as to register, please see below.
Marriage Preparation Retreats
Marriage preparation retreats run from Friday to Saturday on the following schedule: Friday beginning at 5:00 p.m. (in February) or 6:00 p.m. (in June) until 9:00 p.m., and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (following the conclusion of the Saturday session, attending 4:30 p.m. Mass together is encouraged). Registration fees for the two weekends on offer in 2027 vary; please see the registration form below for additional details. Please direct questions to Hans Whitmer, director of faith formation, hwhitmer@strobertchurch.org, or (616) 676-9111, ext. 117.
Marriage preparation weekends will be offered on the following dates in 2027:
- Feb. 12-13, 2027
- June 18-19, 2027
For additional marriage preparation classes in parishes and other locations around the diocese, please visit https://grdiocese.org/getting-married/.
To register for an upcoming weekend, please complete the form below:
Click here for more on preparing for the Catholic Sacrament of Marriage.