Business Details
Trusted Catholic Wedding Officiant in Minneapolis & Saint Paul
With over 600 wedding ceremonies performed, I bring extensive experience to crafting personalized, joyful celebrations tailored to each couple's unique vision. My approach emphasizes flexibility, allowing couples to choose their ceremony location, music, vows, and readings while maintaining meaningful traditions. As an Old Catholic Church Priest, I welcome couples from diverse backgrounds, including divorced Roman Catholics who do not require annulments.My services extend beyond weddings to include memorial services, funeral masses, and grief counseling. Testimonials consistently highlight my engaging personality, ability to balance solemnity with humor, and commitment to creating memorable, client-centered ceremonies. I also offer premarriage classes to help couples build strong foundations for lifelong partnerships.
Services
Catholic Wedding Officiation
Interfaith Ceremonies
Memorial Services
Premarriage Classes
Couples Counseling
Highlights and features
- We have performed over 600 wedding ceremonies with personalized approaches
- Our ceremonies combine traditional elements with modern customization
- We welcome divorced Roman Catholics without requiring annulments
- Our officiating style balances solemnity with engaging humor
- We offer premarriage classes and post-wedding couples counseling
What people say
Adorable little old man with an AMAZING sense of humor
Kept the crowd interested
Perfect mix of seriousness and humor
One of my favorite parts of my whole wedding
Services
Catholic Wedding Officiation
Providing traditional Catholic wedding ceremonies with modern customization options in Minnesota. Couples can choose their preferred location, music, vows, and readings while maintaining sacred traditions. Services include premarriage counseling and post-wedding support, with special accommodations for divorced Catholics who do not require annulments. The officiating style balances solemnity with engaging humor to create memorable experiences.
Interfaith Ceremonies
Specializing in interfaith wedding ceremonies that honor multiple religious traditions. The service incorporates elements from both faiths while maintaining Catholic foundations. Rabbi Jacques collaborates on Catholic-Jewish weddings, creating inclusive celebrations that respect both partners' backgrounds. Customizable components include prayers, blessings, and ritual practices from different traditions.
Premarriage Classes
Comprehensive premarital education focusing on relationship foundations and conflict resolution. The program addresses potential challenges couples may face during their marriage through practical exercises and discussions. Topics include communication strategies, financial planning, and maintaining intimacy. Classes help couples develop tools for navigating life's inevitable difficulties together.
Memorial Services
Offering compassionate end-of-life ceremonies including funeral masses and graveside services. The services can be held at funeral homes or preferred locations, combining traditional Catholic elements with personalized tributes. Grief counseling is available to help families process their loss through both immediate post-funeral support and ongoing bereavement assistance.
Couples Counseling
Post-wedding counseling services focusing on relationship maintenance and growth. The sessions address common challenges couples face at various stages of marriage. Techniques include communication improvement strategies, conflict resolution methods, and intimacy-building exercises. The counseling approach emphasizes practical solutions for maintaining long-term relationship satisfaction.
People
Prokop Stephen
Priest
Old Catholic Church Priest with over 600 wedding ceremonies performed. Known for joyful, engaging officiating style that balances tradition with modern customization. Offers inclusive services for diverse couples while maintaining Catholic foundations. Provides comprehensive premarriage education and ongoing relationship support.
Questions
What makes your wedding ceremonies unique?
My ceremonies combine traditional Catholic elements with modern customization, allowing complete flexibility in location, music, vows, and readings while maintaining sacred traditions.
Do divorced Catholics need annulments?
No annulment is required for divorced Roman Catholics. I welcome all couples regardless of previous marital status for wedding ceremonies in the Old Catholic Church.
What premarriage preparation do you offer?
Comprehensive premarriage classes focus on relationship foundations, communication strategies, and conflict resolution techniques to help couples build strong, lasting partnerships.
How can we pay for your services?
Payments can be made through PayPal. A completed agreement form must be submitted via mail, fax, or scan after payment processing.
What locations do you officiate at?
Ceremonies can be held at any location of your choice, including recommended venues like Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel, Blaisdell Manor, and Van Dusen Mansion.
