Marriage Between Catholics Catholics may marry even if there is no pastor available to perform the ceremony. That is because in marriage, the bride and groom are the ministers.
Marriage is simple if there are no impediments.
In this statement, We shall presume that both parties are true Roman Catholics. When no pastor is available, the couple should try to bring relatives and friends to the rite, and exchange the consent to be married in any form that is permanent. Mary, I take thee as my lawful wife according to the rite of Holy Mother Church. Joseph, I take thee as my lawful husband according to the rite of Holy Mother Church. Of course, there must be two witnesses, and they should be Catholics, if they are available.