Bishop Olmsted has issued a new marriage preparation policy for the Diocese of Phoenix that began implementation on January 1, 2010. There will now be at least a NINE MONTH preparation process prior to the wedding. This extra time is to allow for a more thorough preparation for the sacrament, including the full course in Natural Family Planning (www.phxnfp.org) and a new session on “God’s Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage”