Join your love at St. Francis by the Sea Cathedral. St. Francis by the Sea, a parish of the Diocese of American Catholic Communities, can offer you solutions since it has more flexible marriage canons and less restrictive wedding guidelines than do Roman Catholic parishes. St. Francis provides an alternative for couples who would otherwise be compelled to settle for a ceremony that would not be in accord with their Catholic tradition. Each priest assigned to St. Francis has been ordained to the sacramental priesthood considered valid by the Roman Catholic Church and, of course, legal in the State of California. The Cathedral features romantic lighting, elegant red carpet, high ceilings and dark, rich pews. Imagine walking down the aisle towards the love of your life as you prepare to start your new journey together. Host a beautiful wedding at St. Francis by the Sea Cathedral.