Rentals

Shrine Chapel

The Shrine of St. Therese is owned and operated by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Juneau. It is our pleasure and joy to share this holy place of spiritual worship with individuals, couples, and groups who maintain the spirit of the Shrine. Catholic Christians view marriage as a sacred covenant, a dimension of their religious faith that involves God as much as the love between husband and wife. As such, we celebrate the sacramental exchange of vows in a “Sacred Place”, that is, a special space designated and consecrated by the faith community for the worship of God.

As a Catholic Shrine and place of worship, the normal expectation is that either the groom or the bride (or both) is an active Catholic. Baptized Christians who are active members of Protestant and Orthodox Churches may also be married at the Shrine. In all cases, however, only those weddings may be celebrated that would be permissible under the marriage policy of the Catholic Diocese of Juneau. Regardless of the couple's religious affiliation, no wedding may be celebrated at the Shrine if one or both of the persons being married was previously married to another person who is still alive, unless that previous marriage has first been declared null or dissolved in accordance with the procedures of the Catholic Church. Every wedding at the Shrine must be conducted by officially recognized and approved clergy of Christian churches, in accordance with their officially approved rites. In the case of any marriage in which either the bride or the groom has at any time been a member of the Catholic Church, the wedding may be celebrated only by Catholic clergy according to the canonical form required by the Catholic Church, unless special permission has first been obtained from the Catholic Diocese of Juneau.

Special arrangements can be made for a rehearsal and/or decorating prior to the ceremony.
Because of liability, very cramped space for maneuvering automobiles, electrical pedestal lights and the continued physical erosion damage, vehicles are not allowed to be driven across the causeway. This includes transporting flowers, photographers equipment, brides, etc. A rubber tire pull cart is available for use. A wheelchair is available at the end of the Lodge for those in need.
A changing room is available and is kept locked until ready for use. The controls for lighting are also in this room and should only be adjusted by Shrine staff.
The Altar is not to be moved.
Birdseed, rice and confetti are not allowed to be thrown
Candles: Two white iron candlelabras are available from the Shrine on request. You will need to provide your own dripless candles. Each candlelabrum hold nine 1 inch in diameter candles.
Wedding Photo: The Shrine of St. Therese would appreciate receiving a donated photo for the Shrine Wedding Album. Please send a photo to the address on the reservation form.
Parking: There is a parking lot above the Caretakers House. Vehicles may drive to the lower area only to unload and return to parking lot.

Rates: Wedding rental fees are $250