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Father Joe of Saint Joseph Mission - Progressive Catholic Church is an Ordained, Old Catholic Franciscan Priest and wedding officiant in Cliffside Park, New Jersey. Father Joe is a graduate of Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York with a Master of Divinity Degree in Ministry and Pastoral Care. He is assigned to Saint Joseph Mission Church, bringing the Gospel to those in the margins and to people in need wherever they may be. The mission and Fr Joe work for social justice and help to spread God’s message of love and hope to all along with the sacraments of the Church. Father Joe assists with planning your special day with openness and authenticity. We recognize that God does not live in the "church" but is always present where there is love.

Fr. Rix is our Priest in Chicago and is also a graduate of Union Theological Seminary and has been with the mission for the past 5 years. Fr Rix is an amazing part of the ministry team and co-author of our Marriage Guide, Happily Ever After.

Fr Joe is available in Longboat Key and the Sarasota/Tampa Bay area for Christmas, January and February weddings in 2024 and 2025.


We are a Progressive Catholic Church and Franciscan Community with a validity of Holy Orders and Sacraments. Here is our Mission Statement to help clarify who we are. And we are here to help bring God to places that Rome cannot. The PCC is a member of the International Council of Community Church.

We are excited to announce a new resource for planning a wedding day, as well as what comes before and after! Father Joe and Father Rix offer insights and testimonies from their experience of a combined 600+ weddings in the new book from SJM Publishing, Happily Ever After!: A Guide to a Holy Marriage. Whether you are getting married soon or have been with your partner for years, this book offers a guide to LOVE, wedding planning, as well as making and keeping a marriage whole... and Holy!

Our New Pre-Cana and Wedding Planning Guide Book: Happily Ever After. The journey for “Having a Happy Marriage” is now ready! Please read it, share it with family and friends. It is an amazing resource not only for the wedding but for having a wonderful life!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BYGD9YWP


STATEMENT ON INNER-COMMUNIONS: OPEN TABLE, OPEN HEARTS ~ “The Progressive Catholic Church, existing as a Member of the Jesus Movement, in Apostolic Succession, recognizes all Christian Churches who profess the Ancient Creedal Faith of the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church and acknowledge the True Presence of Christ in the Holy Eucharist as being in full Communion with us. You are welcome at our table, which is the Table of the Lord Jesus Christ.”


Services Offered
Whether you are looking for an officiant to help with your civil union, Interfaith, Catholic, rehearsal, or vow renewal ceremony, Father Joe and the Saint Joseph Mission Church team have experienced it all, and we are licensed in Florida, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Not only do we work with you on customizing your vows and planning your special ceremony, but we also provide Pre-Cana counseling and can assist with Baptism, Holy Communion, and Confirmation needs. Some of the traditions and sacraments he has worked with previously include:


Seven Jewish Wedding blessings
Hands Ceremony
Blending of sands
Honoring of children
Unity candle
Wine sharing & Communion
Breaking of the glass

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$695

Which of the following are included in the price?

Premarital Counseling

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$695

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$150

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

$150

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

Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling
Bilingual

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Catholic
No Denomination

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

CT
FL
IL
NJ
NY
PA

What languages do you speak?

English
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Michael P. Sent on 07/16/2023
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Everyone is still talking about the ceremony!

It's hard to put into words how special our wedding ceremony was! Fr. Joe far exceeded our expectations, and we honestly feel very lucky to have found him. The ceremony was so beautifully done that guests are still talking about it weeks after the wedding. Fr. Joe incorporated the perfect amount of humor, emotion, and seriousness. We laughed, we cried, and we truly felt the importance and significance of wedding day. Although a Catholic ceremony, Fr. Joe had so many options to choose from for each part, and we were able to customize the ceremony to be meaningful to us. He and his Church were very organized and thoughtful in preparing us for this moment (Pre-Cana and helping us complete additional Sacraments), and we were confident we could trust him at every stage throughout this process. Even moving forward we know we can rely on him to be there for us. Thank you, Fr. Joe, for being a part of our wedding and Sacrament of Marriage!
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Alberta M. Sent on 02/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing

Words cannot describe how much we loved working with Father Joe. We ask God to continue blessing him and working thru him. He made an already joyous occasion that much more special. From the first encounter to the end he was just an amazing person to work with. He incorporated so much detail into our time constraints and made it look flawless. Thank you so much to Father Joe and the church.
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Rachida E. Sent on 02/22/2024
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We are so blessed to be Married by Father Joe!!

I can’t tell you how thankful I am that we found Father Joe and how incredible his Mission is. Not only did he craft the perfect Wedding ceremony for us, he included references to my Husband’s Faith… it was beautiful and perfect!

Thank you for bringing God and Love everywhere Father Joe - you are truly a GIFT!
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Father Shaun
Father Shaun
Priest in good standing

Father Shaun is assigned to our PA parish. We are the Saint Joseph Mission Church TEAM part of the Progressive Catholic Church, existing as a Member of the Jesus Movement, in Apostolic Succession, recognizes all Christian Churches who profess the Ancient Creedal Faith of the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church, and acknowledge the True Presence of Christ in the Holy Eucharist as being in full Communion with us. You are welcome at our table which is the Table of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Father Rix
Father Rix
Priest in good standing

Father Rix travels between NYC and Chicago for the Mission on the move! We are the Saint Joseph Mission Church TEAM part of the Progressive Catholic Church, existing as a Member of the Jesus Movement, in Apostolic Succession, recognizes all Christian Churches who profess the Ancient Creedal Faith of the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church, and acknowledge the True Presence of Christ in the Holy Eucharist as being in full Communion with us. You are welcome at our table which is the Table of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Diane Daryl
Diane Daryl
Wedding Helpers and Parish Board

Dr. Diane and Dr. Daryl are both board members at Saint Joseph Mission Church and also assist couples with the sacament of Marriage and are here to help with any of your needs.

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Meredith Manor Meredith Manor Barn & Farm Weddings

If you are looking for a priest to marry you off the premises of a traditional catholic church, Father Joseph Ciccone is the priest you want. He is very personable, calm, experienced and genuinely cares about each couple he is marrying. Meredith Manor endorses Father Ciccone as someone that not only officiates for your nuptials, but makes you glad that he was an integral part of your special day.

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