A Papal Blessing is a blessing imparted directly from the Pope.
Traditionally, a Papal Blessing are sought for weddings & usually presented to the couple before the final blessing but as can be seen by the list below it is possible to get a Papal Blessing for various occasions.
The average cost of a Papal Blessing is €20 include postage to Ireland.
- Baptism, First Holy Communion, Confirmation (only for single person)
- Marriage
- Priestly Ordination
- Religious Profession
- Ordination of Permanent Deacons
- Anniversary (10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80 years) of Marriage, Priestly Ordination, Religious Profession
- Birthday (18, 30, 40, 50, 55, 60, 65,70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100-110 years)
Papal blessings are available online from this website:
www.elemosineria.va/papal-blessing-parchments
No other internet sites are authorised by the Papal Charites Office to receive or forward parchment requests.