Jim Caldwell, retired married Catholic priest

I was an active Franciscan Catholic priest for twelve years. I spent most of that time teaching both teens and adults. I took a year off when I met my wife. We are married 44 years, have two adult children and three grandkids. Since 2012 I have been involved with a group of Catholic priests that have left active ministry and now offer ourselves for couples who want a spiritual element to their ceremony, but not the church venue. Or perhaps a second marriage as well as other reasons.

We believe that once ordained, you are a priest forever whether active or not. My ceremonies are around twenty minute, I use scripture, prayer and blessings. I work with a couple to design their own wishes. I seek to make their wedding meaningful, personal and spiritual. I dress in an alb and stole to add the spiritual symbolism. I would love to meet with a couple to learn what they desire.