In India, there are different sects of Catholic faith like the Syrian Christians of Malabar, Anglo Indians, Goan Christians they could be of different sects, affiliated to different parishes but they are essentially Catholics whose head is the Vatican. Unlike Hindu marriages where horoscopes are compared for a suitable match, in Catholic weddings, Church is the central point. There is a marriage registry in the Church where one can register for a bride or a groom. This registry is networked among other parishes affiliated to a Cathedral. more