Request for dates 1/1/2026 - 8/31/2026 due April 18, 2025.Important update to this process: After the deadline of 4/18/25, submissions will first be sent to non-regional and senior bishops for scheduling ceremonies. All remaining unscheduled ceremonies will be sent to the regions, and they will follow up with parishes directly.
Call the Office of Canonical Affairs at 617.746.5652 or email David Cronin with any questions.For Collaboratives with special circumstances, please fill out only one form using a semicolon between the parish names, dates, and times. Examples include separate ceremonies on the same day, or consecutive weekends. The comments field is also handy for further explanation of your Collaborative situation.Required fields are noted below with "Required" text.
Please note: If you press 'Submit' and nothing happens, please review all "Required" fields to ensure all fields are complete.
No Confirmation Ceremonies may be held on:
2/28/26-3/1/26 (This applies to scheduled vigil and Sunday Masses; non-scheduled Masses are fine.)3/7/26-3/8/26 (This applies to scheduled vigil and Sunday Masses; non-scheduled Masses are fine.)3/14/26-3/15/26 (This applies to scheduled vigil and Sunday Masses; non-scheduled Masses are fine.)3/16/26-4/4/26 (No ceremonies may be held)5/2/26 (No ceremonies may be held)5/16/26 (No ceremonies may be held)6/9/26-6/13/26 (No ceremonies may be held)Please choose 3 tentative dates and times for each DAY of Confirmation. For example, if you are celebrating 2 Confirmations on 2 different days, you must submit 6 tentative dates; use a semicolon between the days, dates, and times.
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