If you have any questions not addressed in this section, or if you require further assistance, please call the Parish Office at (808) 623-3332 ext. 100 or email us at info@sjmililani.com.

What are the requirements to get married at St. John Apostle & Evangelist Catholic Church? 

Marriage Requirements and Guidelines Canonical Requirements Personal interview appointment with a priest or deacon. Marriage preparation program (which will be explained during the personal interview appotnment). Participation in Engaged Encounter weekend. Minimum four months of pre-marital preparation.   Required Documentation (This will be explained during the personal interview appointment) Pre-nuptial Investigation. Permission from proper pastor, if needed. Notarized "Freedom to Marry" form. Current Baptismal Certificate fo Catholics (must be dated within last 6 months). Declaration of Nullity document, if applicable. FOCCUS Assessment (a self-diagnostic instrument designed to help couples  learn more about themselves and their unique relationship). An assigned marriage preparation couple facilitates review. Couples prepared outside of Hawaii must have their canonical documentation forwarded by their priest or deacon to their proper chancery office.  Once documentation is received by the proper chancery office, the documents must be sent to: Diocese of Honolulu Office of the Chancellor 1184 Bishop Street Honolulu, HI 96813-2858 Toll Free: 1-800-530-1790 www.catholichawaii.com Marriage License A license is required by the State of Hawaii.  This license must be obtained directly from the State of Hawaii Department of Health and the cost is currently $60.00.  For more information, consult the State of Hawaii Department of Health website at www.hawaii.gov/doh.  The license is valid for 30 days only, so please arrange to obtain a license no more than 30 days prior to your wedding date. (For Marriage Validations, call Deacon Wally Mitsui at (808) 623-3332 Ext 206.  Dates and times for validation are announced in the Bulletin. Call the Rectory Office at (808) 623-3332 Ext 100 or fill out the Request for Information Form to arrange an appointment.

 

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What is Engaged Encounter? 

Catholic Engaged Encounter (CEE) provides quality marriage preparation for couples who are planning to marry in the Catholic Church. However, couples who are not Catholic are also welcome to attend one of our weekends.   Back to F A Q

 

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What is the process for obtaining a marriage license in Hawaii?

A license is required by the State of Hawaii.  This license must be obtained directly from the State of Hawaii Department of Health and the cost is currently $60.00.  For more information, consult the State of Hawaii Department of Health website at www.hawaii.gov/doh.  The license is valid for 30 days only, so please arrange to obtain a license no more than 30 days prior to your wedding date.

 

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How do we sign up for the Engaged Encounter?

To register and for scheduled dates, click here.  For more information and availability, e-mail or call:   Hawaii:  Fred and Patti Basilio 808-961-2442 Maui:       Michael & Maxine Balderas 808-572-9434 Kauai:      Anne and Francis Noguchi 808-822-4515 Oahu:      Romeo and Susan Ganibe 808-623-5031   Mail applications with the registration fee to:   Hawaii Catholic Engaged Encounter 95-1249 Meheula Pkwy G-5 #189 Mililani, HI  96789   Please allow 10 to 14 days for applications to be processed. Go to our registration form to fill in and print your application.    Back to F A Q

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