Wedding Officiants and Celebrants · Palm Springs, California

ALTernative Catholic Ministries

LGBTQ+-owned Old Catholic ministry in Palm Springs offering traditional Catholic weddings at the venue you choose.

ALTernative Catholic Ministries is based in Palm Springs, California, and offers Catholic weddings at the venue a couple chooses. It was founded by an ordained priest in the Old Catholic tradition and holds a 5.0 rating from 18 reviews.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

The ministry is LGBTQ+-owned. It describes itself as a welcoming church committed to making Catholic sacramental life available to couples who might be excluded from a traditional church wedding. If you grew up Catholic and want the sacred language, structure and symbols without leaving part of yourselves at the door, this ministry is worth a conversation.

Who it serves

Same-sex couples who want a Catholic ceremony
Divorced Catholics who wish to remarry without a Roman Catholic annulment
Couples who want a traditional Catholic ceremony outside a parish church
Couples hosting at a venue of their own choice

What to ask

Ask how the ceremony is structured, what readings and rites are used, and whether a Mass is part of the service. Ask how much preparation is expected beforehand and how the marriage license is completed under California law. Because the ministry describes itself as Old Catholic, it is not part of the Roman Catholic Church, so be clear with family members about what that means.

Where the ministry works

The ministry is based in Palm Springs and serves the Coachella Valley and wider Southern California. Desert weddings usually happen in the cooler months, and ceremonies at resorts, gardens and private homes are common. Confirm travel details for venues outside the valley.