The annual Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass took place on Saturday at St. Thomas Aquinas in Flatlands, where 74 couples from across the diocese renewed their vows.
From just a few months to decades of marriage, each couple received a blessing from Bishop Emeritus Nicholas DiMarzio, who celebrated the Mass.
In his homily, he reflected on the teachings of Genesis, emphasizing equality between man and woman, and highlighted the importance of the sacrament of marriage, especially in today’s world.
Afterward, couples shared a total of 777 years of marriage and had the chance to take photos with Bishop DiMarzio.