Marriage, Family, and Respect Life
Gold and Silver Wedding Jubilee Mass and Celebration
The Diocese of Savannah celebrates World Marriage Day annually with a special Gold and Silver Wedding Jubilee Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist in Savannah for all couples married 25 or 50 years.
Couples must register for the celebration by phone or online.
(If you miss registration, please email Caroline Geddings with your names and anniversary date to be added to the list. Your name will not be printed in the program if you register after this time.)
Event Timeframe: Expect up to 2 hours for mass and pictures
Reception: There is no reception
2023 Schedule of Events
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Gold and Silver Wedding Jubilee Celebration
Saturday, February 11, 2023
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Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
10:00 AM
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Photos with Jubilee Couples and Bishop Parkes
immediately following the Mass
Frequently Asked Questions
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We are so glad you decided to celebrate your special wedding anniversary with us! On the day of the event, please plan to be seated in the Cathedral Basilica no later than 9:15 AM.
The Cathedral has an elevator entrance on Harris Street.
Please note that Savannah is a historic city and the streets around the Cathedral reflect this. The pavement can be uneven in places, making it difficult to navigate.
Savannah is home to a wide variety of accommodations ranging from chain hotels to charming, historic bed and breakfasts. This list is but a small sampling of the accommodations available within short walking or driving distance to the Cathedral.
- Hampton Inn & Suites Savannah Historic District - 603 West Oglethorpe Avenue (.09 miles from the Cathedral)
- Courtyard Marriott Historic District - 415 W. Liberty Street (.05 miles from the Cathedral)
- The DeSoto - 15 E. Liberty Street (.02 miles from the Cathedral)
- Hamilton Turner Inn - 330 Abercorn Street (285 feet from the Cathedral)
- 17Hundred90 Inn - 307 E. President Street (.04 miles from the Cathedral)
