Bishop Nicholas Hudson shares lessons from parents' 52-year marriage at Mass for Marriage

Bishop Nicholas Hudson shared reflections on his parents' 52-year marriage during a homily at the annual Mass for Marriage held September 12, 2026, at Plymouth Cathedral. Addressing couples celebrating anniversaries, the bishop described marriage as a vocation to forgive and to bear with the weaknesses of a spouse.

Hudson recalled his mother's frequent remark that marriage is not easy, despite her describing her relationship with his father as great. He shared stories of his parents' devotion, such as his father staying by his mother's bedside throughout her entire Golden Wedding anniversary while she was in the hospital. He also noted how the couple handled small disagreements with laughter.