Looking for a priest willing to go outside in PA

backpackergirl

I live in Southwestern PA and my priest won't perform an outside ceremony. Anyone know of a Catholic priest in the area that is willing to go outside?? I'm told they do exist but I have no idea how to find one without going from Church to Church.

2dBride

Unfortunately, a Catholic marriage can take place outside of a church only with the permission of the local bishop.  Thus, if one priest in your area won't do it, most likely none of them will.  You might want to consider a priest who has left the priesthood due to marriage, who can still follow the Catholic traditions.  However, if you are concerned about the marriage being recognized in the Catholic church, you may have to deal with having it inside the church.