Anniversary Celebrations
The Diocese of Erie invites married couples celebrating milestone anniversaries to take part in Anniversary Celebrations offered throughout the diocese.
Couples are invited to attend the celebration that works best for them. Some celebrations are open to couples from specific parishes or regions, while others are open more broadly. Please review the details below for registration information, deadlines and parish contacts.
Couples who are unable to attend an in-person celebration may still request a certificate and letter from Bishop Lawrence T. Persico.
Request a certificate
Parish Anniversary Celebrations
Saint George Parish, Erie
Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Who is invited: Parishioners
Details: A small reception will follow Mass.
Click here to register online
Contact: Deacon Steve Washek — 814-440-7747 or swashek@stgeorgeerie.org
St. Thomas the Apostle and Mission St. Teresa of Avila, Corry
Date: August 8–9, 2026
Time: At all weekend Masses
Who is invited: Parishioners
Click here to register online
Contact: Susan Johnston — 814-663-3041 or secretary@stparish.org
Our Lady of Peace, Erie
Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. Mass
Who is invited: Parishioners
Details: Couples celebrating a milestone anniversary are invited to Mass with a reception to follow.
Click here to register
Contact: Cynthia Berarducci — 814-833-7701 ext. 0 or cynthia.berarducci@olp.org
St. John the Baptist / Holy Rosary / Holy Trinity
Celebration details are currently being finalized for a fall anniversary celebration.
Date and time: To be announced
Who is invited: Parishioners
Registration: Please call the parish directly.
Contact: Deacon Denis Coan — 814-454-2873 ext. 44 or deacon.denis@sjberie.org
These parishes are currently gauging interest and determining the best time for a fall celebration. More information will be shared when available.
Entire Eastern Vicariate
St. Leo Magnus, Ridgway
Date: Sunday, August 30, 2026
Time: 2 p.m.
Who is invited: Parishioners and couples throughout the Eastern Vicariate
Registration: Please call the parish directly or click here to register online
Contact: Fr. Justin Pino — 814-772-3135 or secretary@stleomagnus.org
Certificates for Couples Not Attending In Person
Couples who are celebrating a milestone anniversary but are unable to attend one of the in-person celebrations may request a certificate and letter from Bishop Persico through the Office of Marriage and Family Life.
Request a certificate here
For questions, please contact:
Director for Marriage and Family Life
Faith Formation
(814) 824-1261
Click here to send email
Or call Faye Froess, Administrative Assistant
(814) 824-1210