My name is Father Al Risdorfer, and I am pastor of Our Lady Undoer of Knots Inclusive Catholic Community. I am honored to help make your wedding the most wonderful day of your life.
We are a Catholic community in the Progressive Catholic Church International with a valid priesthood and sacraments, but we are not affiliated with the Roman Church in that we hold different views on sexuality gender and governance.
As an inclusive faith community, we do not withhold sacraments from anyone who approaches with reverence and instead offer our services – including wedding services - regardless of gender, orientation, gender identity, pervious marital status, etc.
I can preside over your wedding ceremony at any venue within the rubric of the Catholic Sacrament of Matrimony, which includes a brief introduction, a short sermon, witnessing to your exchange of vows, blessing your rings and a Nuptial Blessing to your both. I also would offer a full Nuptial Mass including Holy Communion if you so desire. The sacrament of Matrimony within the setting of the Mass is simply beautiful and spiritually significant. But it is up to you of course.
If you do not have a venue or would prefer a church wedding, we have a beautiful church facility here in Pikesville. We can also offer the use of our hall and other services such musicians, photographers, etc. Finally, I can also help with pre-Cana counseling.
Here is a summary of our offerings and suggested costs. That said, we are a church not a business. If your financial condition is very tight – talk to us and let’s see what we can work out.
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