Wedding anniversary celebrants to be feted

YOUNGSTOWN — The Office of Pro-Life, Marriage and Family Ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown will sponsor two wedding anniversary celebrations to honor couples who are observing their 25th, 40th, 50th or more anniversaries in 2009. Couples may register for the celebration that is most convenient for them.

The first celebration is scheduled for 2 p.m. June 14 at St. Columba Cathedral, 154 W. Wood St. Couples planning to attend this event should register at their parishes by May 19.

The second celebration will be at 2 p.m. Oct. 18 at St. John the Baptist Church, 627 McKinley Ave. N.W., Canton. Registrations will be accepted in August and September for this event.

Both celebrations will include Mass celebrated by Bishop George V. Murry, renewal of marriage vows, a personalized certificate for each couple, an opportunity to greet Bishop Murry and, by prior arrangement, have their picture taken with him, and a reception for the couples and their families.

For registration and more information, couples should contact their parish offices.