Arlington, Va., Oct 26, 2005 / 22:00 pm
Bishop Paul Loverde led the Diocese of Arlington in a celebration of the dignity of marriage Sunday at the Marriage Jubilee Mass.
Nearly 180 golden and silver jubilarian couples renewed their wedding vows at the annual event, celebrated at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington, reported the Arlington Herald.
"You are witness to the dignity of marriage. You are witness that a marriage takes three – husband, wife and Jesus," said Bishop Loverde Arlington. The jubilee mass has been celebrated in the diocese for the last 28 years and is sponsored by the Office for Family Life.
The gathering was very diverse with couples of many ages and nationalities. There were readings in Hispanic, and many of those celebrating wore festive regional costumes.