Holy Trinity Parish
Reviews for Holy Trinity Parish
GUEST
Bishop Anthony Santore allowed us to have a full Catholic wedding ceremony in an outdoor venue. Since we are both transplants to Washington DC and do not currently belong to a particular parish this was a very nice touch to our big wedding day and meant a lot to us and our families. Ultimately we had a nice Catholic wedding ceremony and Bishop Santore was a big part of that, however it would've been nice if he had remembered our last name when presenting us and remembered our request for a blessing in Italian as the bride's family is Italian. Bishop Santore has a small congregation in Herndon, VA and we decided to attend mass their several times in an effort to establish a relationship with him and determine if the parish was a good fit for us. Bishop Santore is an excellent choice if you want to do a Catholic wedding but either cannot or will not do it inside your church. I feel like he could do a better job of recruiting young couples to his parish through the wedding ceremony process as it felt a bit impersonal.
GUEST
Father Santore did an amazing job officiating our wedding. He was very professional, guided us through all parts of the ceremony, and my parents told me he was quite helpful when he arrived early to the site. Just wish he'd gotten my name right; despite that, still give glowing reviews to have had him there to keep everything running so smoothly! It was nice to have a Catholic ceremony outside, and be allowed to marry a non-catholic without all the hooplah the Roman Catholics require.
GUEST
Father Santore conducted a beautiful ceremony that was smooth and seamless (even without a rehearsal). If you are looking for a Catholic ceremony outside of the RC church, I would highly recommend learning more about Holy Trinity and working with Father Santore. He made our day truly special!
GUEST
Bishop Santore was really easy to work with and was very flexible in any changes we had. He always made us feel welcome when we went to Holy Trinity Parish and we were very glad we chose him to perform the ceremony.
GUEST
Father Santore was great! The ceremony was beautiful, we were so glad we found him.
GUEST
Father Santore officiated our wedding ceremony two weeks ago, and it was beautiful. When we first met him, we were really drawn to his story and the focus of the Holy Trinity Parish. He was also so easy to work with and put us at ease before, during, and after the ceremony. Because he doesn't come to rehersals the day before, I was a little nervous that we would know what to do! But then when he came on the day of the wedding I realized that he is so good, there is really no need. he showed up almost 1 1/2 hours early on the day of and prepped and guided the bridal party, me and my fiance, and everyone else so expertly and calmly that not only was the ceremony beautiful and personal but seamless. We were so impressed and grateful to find Father Santore.
GUEST
Father Santore did a wonderful job with our ceremony. He was flexible and responded quickly. We had a beautiful outdoor Catholic ceremony and I am happy with the service that he provided!
GUEST
My husband and I had a very difficult time finding an officiant to marry us since he had been married before. We came upon Father Santore by a miracle. He was absolutely wonderful to work with and always listened to our worries/concerns and assured us that everything would be perfect, which it was. On our big day, we was in great spirits and was able to make us relax (my husband was very nervous). We had a great ceremony all because of Father Santore. I HIGHLY recommend him to anyone getting married!!
GUEST
Father Santori and the Holy Trinity Parish has been amazing. We had been searching for a church community for a few years in the DC area that had a good sense of community, and we found one that is exceptional.
We have been members of the parish for about 1 year now, and have enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere of Browns Chapel, and the great sense of community of Holy Trinity. We whole heartedly recommend both Father Santori and the Holy Trinity Parish as an excellent place for anyone who is looking to get married in the Catholic faith. Father Santori married us in October 2008, and made the day truly special and one to remember!
GUEST
Fr. Tony Santore's personal touch and professionalism greatly helped in making our wedding in Saint Michaels, Maryland, a huge success. We now consider him a trusted family friend and attend his services. We highly recommend Fr. Santore and his parish colleagues for any function or special occasion.
GUEST
Reverend Mr. Ron was the prefect choice for our wedding.
We needed a church that would marry a Methodist (groom) and a Russian Orthodox (bride). Holy Trinity is CACINA (catholic apostolic church in North America) and therefore the rites were similar to Orthodox Christianity.
If you require a good solid Christian based service for an inter-faith wedding , this church is the one for you.
GUEST
Our wedding ceremony was beautiful. Father Tony helped us plan the ceremony and was very flexible when it came to our needs. It was basically effortless on our part and that's something that was very important on our special day. We highly recommend the services at Holy Trinity and encourage others to be parishoners. Brown's Chapel is a lovely location for a small and intimate wedding.
GUEST
my husband and i wanted to get married catholic but our roman catholic church would not marry us because we had been living together. that is when a friend told me about a different kind of catholic church called holy trinity. we had a consultation with them and it was a great experience from then on... father tony helped us choose just the right ceremony for us ... everything was perfect from start to finish! we liked the folks at holy trinity so much we started attending sunday services. i highly recommend holy trinity to anyone planning their wedding!
About Holy Trinity Parish
We are members of the Catholic Apostolic Church in North America (CACINA), an Independent Catholic Community. The clergy of our parishes in Reston, Virginia (Holy Trinity), Warrenton, Virginia (Saint Andrew), Baltimore Maryland (Saint
Charles) and our religious community in York Springs, PA., perform wedding services in Virginia, Maryland, Washington D.C., Eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware and South Jersey. We will marry divorced Catholics and can perform Christian
religious wedding ceremonies at any dignified location.
FAQ for Holy Trinity Parish
Virginia
There are no residency requirements to obtain a marriage license in Virginia. A couple may go to any Circuit Court in Virginia to obtain this license. Once the license is issued, there is no waiting period and no blood test is required. The marriage license is valid for 60 calendar days and the marriage must take place in Virginia. The fee is $30.00 cash. Both parties must appear before the Clerk to obtain a license and must be 18 years of age or older (proof of age required with either a valid drivers license with picture, passport or military identification), or if between 16 and 18, a parent must appear with identification. The court will provide a special affidavit for the parents’ signature.
Maryland
Requirements may vary as each county in Maryland a specific county could have their own requirements. You do not have to be a resident of Maryland. However, you must be married in the county where you purchased your license. If you are between 18 - 21, you must provide identification in the form of a drivers license or birth certificate. Only one applicant needs to be present. Maryland requires that you show your divorce decree, or have information regarding date, county and state of death of your previous spouse. Fees vary from county to county $35 - $60.00. No blood test is required. There is a waiting period of 48 hours in Maryland from the time you obtain the license until you can be married.
Washington D.C.
The minimum age for marriage in the District of Columbia is 18 years Proof of age for the applicant’s must be shown and may be demonstrated by driver’s licenses, birth certificates, passports, or similar official documents. The Marriage License Application fee is $35.00 and the Certificate of Marriage, issued with the license, is $10.00. The total fee of $45.00 must be paid by cash or money order (made out to Clerk, D.C. Superior Court) for the application to be accepted. The Marriage License Application must include social security numbers, addresses, dates of birth for both parties as well as previous marriage information, that is, the city, state, country of each marriage and the ending status of each, such as, by divorce or death. Home and work telephone numbers for both parties are also requested. The law requires a premarital blood test for syphilis (VDRL) and negative results placed (certified) on a District of Columbia Health Department form, DHS 366, for the license to be issued. The forms for both parties must be submitted at the time of application. This premarital blood test result is only valid for 30 days. In the District of Columbia a physician, clinic, hospital, or military medical facility will often have the forms available to certify the test results. By law, three full days must pass between the day of application to the day that the license can be issued. The fee payment receipt is required to pick up the license. Marriage licenses are not issued by mail.
Other States
Marriage license laws differ from state to state if you if you are being married out side of the Maryland, Virginia or Washington D.C. jurisdictions following website provides state by state guide lines
http://www.usmarriagelaws.com/search/united_states/index.shtml
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