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Couples renew vows at annual Anniversary Mass
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About 250 couples celebrating their 25th, 50th or 50-plus anniversaries attended the annual Wedding Anniversary Mass said by Archbishop Charles Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on Oct. 2.
The Mass is organized by the archdiocesan Marriage and Family Life Office. One couple that registered for the Mass, John and Kathleen Brennan of St. Joan of Arc Parish in Arvada, are marking 72 years of marriage this year.
Generations were represented as well. Tom and Sue Boucher of Church of the Risen Christ celebrated 50 years, and their children, Anthony and Linda Boucher celebrated 25 years.
Another couple, Tony and Mary Ellen Aragon are marking 55 years. They have three married children. Both parents and children were married at the cathedral.
“Every couple (listed) in the program, their fidelity to marriage in good times and bad, and in sickness and health, is a witness to all of us in the Archdiocese of Denver to the faithfulness of Christ’s love for the Church,” said Phil Webb, director of the Marriage and Family Life Office.
In his homily, Archbishop Chaput reminded the congregation that marriage is a sacrament because married love makes visible Christ’s love for his Church. The archbishop said he likes to challenge those preparing for marriage by asking, “Is this a person you want to share your love with when you are 60?”
Dressed up for the occasion, couples renewed their marriage vows and received a blessing from the archbishop.
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