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BAPTISM
It is anticipated that parents seeking to have their child baptized within the Catholic Church will make arrangements at their local Catholic parish.
If circumstances suggest that the baptism of the child should take place at St. Patrick’s Cathedral (e.g. the parents were married at St. Patrick’s Cathedral), please contact Grace Baldizon at [email protected]
Have questions about the Baptism process? Click here for Baptism guidelines.
We reserve the right to exercise discretion in the processing of requests, and may choose to decline or accept them based on our internal criteria. Your understanding in this matter is appreciated. -
WEDDINGSCongratulations on your engagement! Thank you for your interest in getting married here at “America’s Parish,” Saint Patrick’s Cathedral.
Holy Matrimony is a sacrament that expresses the unbreakable bond between Christ and his people.
If you are a parishioner living in the Archdiocese of New York and are interested in getting married at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, initial interview should be one year prior to your desired wedding date. To begin the process, please follow the information below:
Please answer the following questions and email them back to g[email protected]
After you send back the answers, our wedding coordinator will schedule an initial consultation to discuss further details.
Please be advise that we DO NOT schedule any weddings during holiday season, that's from Thanksgiving Day until the second weekend of January of the following year.
Questions:
Full names of couple
Cell phone numbers (both)
Email Address (both)
Are both or either Catholic?
Have you received the Sacrament of Confirmation?
Have either been married before (civil or religious, if yes, provide details)
Current place of living?
Hopeful date of Marriage (2025)
We reserve the right to exercise discretion in the processing of requests, and may choose to decline or accept them based on our internal criteria. Your understanding in this matter is appreciated.
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RECONCILIATION
When he celebrates the sacrament of Reconciliation, or Penance, the priest is fulfilling the ministry of the Good Shepherd who seeks the lost sheep and of the Father who welcomes home the prodigal son on his return. The priest is the sign and the instrument of God's merciful love for the sinner.
At St. Patrick’s Cathedral, we celebrate the sacrament of Reconciliation throughout the week, Monday through Saturday.
Weekdays: After 8AM Mass and from Noon to 12:45 PM
Saturdays: 4:30PM to 5:30 PM
Reconciliation is available in languages other than English. For more information, please contact the priest on duty at:
St. Patrick’s Cathedral Parish House
14 East 51st Street
New York, NY 10022
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FUNERALS
It is anticipated that the funeral for a deceased Catholic will take place in his or her local parish church. If circumstances suggest that a funeral should be requested at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the funeral home should contact the Office of the Cathedral Rector.
St. Patrick’s Cathedral Parish House
14 East 51st Street
New York, NY 10022
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SACRAMENTAL RECORDS
To obtain a copy of your certificate of Baptism, Marriage, First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation, you may submit a written request mailed to:
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Records Department
460 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10022
A donation of $10.00 is requested, payable by check or money order to St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Please include a mailing address in your correspondence to receive the certificate by mail.
Please use the links below to request the following forms:
Baptismal Record Request
Marriage Record Request
Confirmation Record Request
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