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Father Bill is a wedding officiant and Independent Catholic Franciscan priest in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Father Bill serves the Progressive Catholic Church as pastor of Ss Francis and Clare parish and conducts weddings of all types for the surrounding community. Father Bill will help you plan a customized ceremony for your special day in an professional manner, creating a one-of-a-kind experience for you and your guests. In addition to providing officiant services, Father Bill is also able to provide audio solutions for your off-site ceremony including microphones and bluetooth capability for ceremony music.

Services Offered

Father Bill can offer services for a variety of Christian denominations, including traditional Catholic ceremonies. These services can include scripture reading, blending of sand, and unity candle ceremonies. He also offers wedding officiant services for interfaith and non-denominational marriages, civil unions, and vow renewal ceremonies. Father Bill works with you to write or select the best vows for your special day, and conducts ceremony rehearsals and pre-marital counseling as needed.

FAQ

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$100

What is the starting price for pre-marital counseling (per session)?

$15

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Anglican
Catholic
Episcopalian
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Presbyterian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

NJ
NY
PA

What languages do you speak?

English

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Father Bill is highly praised by couples for his caring and thoughtful officiating at wedding ceremonies. He is commended for creating beautiful and intimate ceremonies that incorporate personal touches, receiving many compliments for his heartfelt words and significant presence. Couples express gratitude for his kindness, responsiveness during the planning process, and guidance throughout, making their ceremonies special and memorable. He is recommended for his warmth, responsiveness, and ability to customize ceremonies to reflect each couple's love story.

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Father Bill is highly praised by couples for his caring and thoughtful officiating at wedding ceremonies. He is commended for creating beautiful and intimate ceremonies that incorporate personal touches, receiving many compliments for his heartfelt words and significant presence. Couples express gratitude for his kindness, responsiveness during the planning process, and guidance throughout, making their ceremonies special and memorable. He is recommended for his warmth, responsiveness, and ability to customize ceremonies to reflect each couple's love story.

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Sue Sent on 12/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Feeling blessed

We were truly blessed to have Father Bill perform our wedding ceremony. He was absolutely wonderful—caring, warm, and incredibly thoughtful. He helped create a beautiful and intimate ceremony that included our children and grandchildren in the most loving way. His words were heartfelt, and his presence made the day even more special. We couldn’t have asked for anyone better to guide us through such an important moment. We are deeply grateful for his kindness and the love he brought to our celebration.
Highly recommend!
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Shannon Sent on 05/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Beautiful Ceremony!

We cannot thank Father Bill enough for being a part of our wedding day and officiating our ceremony! He was so helpful in the planning process and our ceremony was exactly what we wanted. We received so many compliments on how beautiful our ceremony was! We highly recommend Father Bill!!
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Shannon Sent on 05/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Beautiful Ceremony!

We cannot thank Father Bill enough for being a part of our wedding day and officiating our ceremony! He was very responsive and so helpful in the planning process. We received so many compliments for how beautiful our ceremony was. Highly recommend!!
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