





It is an annual celebration offering the opportunity to support and promote marriage and family life.
Rt Revd Bosco MacDonald, Lead Bishop for Marriage and Family Life said:
“As we mark National Marriage Week 2025, think about the huge importance of marriage in our lives and society...For Christians,
marriage isn’t just a legal agreement, it’s a special promise between husband and wife, like the covenant between God and humanity.
And God’s promises are always fruitful. Pope Benedict XVI once said, ‘Marriage is a way to save ourselves and our society’, because
marriage is a source of hope, strength, and new beginnings for everyone involved… National Marriage Week is a time for all of us to think
about this special sacrament and how it can change lives. It’s a chance for married couples to strengthen their bond by being kind
to each other, talking openly, and sharing experiences. And for all of us, as we celebrate the beauty of marriage this week, let’s make
sure that we support and encourage couples in their journey...For people who are getting married or supporting others on their journey,
may this National Marriage Week inspire us all to embrace the hope that marriage brings, not just for ourselves, but for future generations.”