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
Participation in a marriage preparation process is required for couples planning to be married in the Diocese of Grand Rapids. At St. Robert of Newminster, we offer a Marriage Preparation Weekend quarterly. This 2-day weekend is for engaged couples planning to be married in the Catholic Church. Please see below for upcoming dates.
Marriage Preparation Weekends
Marriage preparation weekends run from Friday to Saturday on the following schedule: Friday, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (following the conclusion of the Saturday session, attending 4:30 p.m. Mass together is encouraged). The registration fee for the weekend is $100 per couple. 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 2025-26:
- September 12-13, 2025; January 16-17, 2026, and May 15-16, 2026
To register for an upcoming weekend, please complete the form below:
Click here for more on preparing for the Catholic Sacrament of Marriage.