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The observances of National Marriage Week (Feb. 7-14) and World Marriage Day (Sunday, Feb. 8) are an opportunity to focus on building a culture of life and love that begins with supporting and promoting marriage and the family. We must prioritize this sacred celebration of love and emphasize the beauty of building a strong and dedicated life together. This year's (2026) theme from National Marriage Week USA is "Together with a Purpose".
The US Bishops (USCCB) theme is: "Man and Woman, He Created Them: Together with Purpose!" This theme honors the unique gifts of men and women, and how these gifts are expressed in a spirit of complementarity. We see men and women today lacking a sense of purpose, both in their personal lives and in relationships. This sacred week will honor the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis' Apostolic Exhortation “Amoris Laetitia" - The Joy of Love.
Example Bulletin Announcement:
Join us in celebrating National Marriage Week from February 7 to 14! World Marriage Sunday will be celebrated February 8th. National Marriage Week is a special time to reflect on the beautiful gift of the sacrament of matrimony. This year’s theme from the USCCB is Man and Woman, He Created Them: Together with Purpose, inviting couples to recognize their unique gifts and how they might use them to build one another up
in joy and complementarity.
IMPORTANT RESOURCES:
USCCB National Marriage Week Resources English and Spanish posters are available at this site.
National Marriage Week USA
Diocese of Stockton Wedding Anniversary Mass - February 7 - St. Luke Prish, Stockton
Aditional Resources:
ForYourMarriage.org
PorTuMatrimonio.org
LoveMeansMore.org
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