This program is designed for those couples who are married civilly and now wish to marry in the Church. Some couples, because of differences in religious background or a sense of distance from the Church at the time of their marriage, or because of complicating family situations, were married civilly or in some other manner that did not meet the Catholic Church's legal requirements for a valid church marriage. It is the Church's intention to provide couples with a sufficient understanding of Catholic Christian marriage to enable them to enter into marriage with integrity and knowledge. If these circumstances apply to you, please see the insert for dates and schedules for the Convalidation Program. This program begins at 8:30 AM and concludes at 5:00 PM. You may call 510-893-4711 for more information.

Schedule and Fees

Convalidation 2008
$100 per couple
February 2, Bethany House, Concord CLOSED
April 5, Bethany House, Concord CLOSED
June 7, Bethany House, Concord CLOSED
August 2, Bethany House, Concord
October 4, Bethany House, Concord
December 6, Bethany House, Concord

To register please see our registration information.