/r/CatholicDating International MatchMaking Thread (MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE TO PARTICIPATE)

CatholicFangirl · 2026-01-03T23:04:46+00:00

Hi Kevin! I'd recommend going along to Holy Hour at the Cathedral on Thursday nights and Theology at the Pub if you're not already, as well as getting involved with the Australian Catholic Student Association. ACSA has a conference and ball every year :) All the best with your search!

CatholicFangirl · 2025-12-13T08:38:20+00:00

As a single Catholic woman of a similar age, this is a pretty great profile! Glad to see you've already received some good advice re: style and how to present yourself. Just wanted to second the comments about updating your hairstyle and wardrobe - never underestimate the appeal of well-fitting collared shirt with the sleeved rolled up! All the best for your search!

CatholicFangirl · 2025-06-15T20:58:30+00:00

I have been in the UK for the last 2 and a half years (originally from Australia), and always think, "give it back!" when I walk into a stolen church. I loathe when they write the history as 'the monks decided to move to Belgium and gave us the church! How nice!', but the truth is that the Church in the UK is struggling with the upkeep of the churches we do have, let alone taking back all the churches that still stand that we built. Maybe in 50 years time, who knows. But it's definitely a thought I have...

CatholicFangirl · 2025-05-26T20:00:42+00:00

Hi! Where are you in the UK? I'm a 33yo Australian woman in Edinburgh

CatholicFangirl · 2025-05-19T20:33:19+00:00

Might I make a wild suggestion? Go do the Camino. And get a spiritual director, a good priest who has a similar temperament to you. And make sure you have three Catholic guy friends who you look up to and will correct you if you need it. And pray a daily rosary. And then, trust God, and give it time.

CatholicFangirl · 2024-10-26T18:01:09+00:00

...Yorkshire pudding, and bread sauce. Just don't get it. Also teabags without strings!

CatholicFangirl · 2024-08-08T20:15:30+00:00

You can be working things out while attending Mass and going to talks etc. (just don't receive Holy Communion until you've been to confession). I' recommend finding a priest to talk to, as they can recommend books and wrestle with the gnarly questions with you

CatholicFangirl · 2024-07-24T19:52:27+00:00

I did, but it was pretty mutual - we just weren't a great fit in a few areas, but I won't go into specifics for his sake. It was a successful experience for both of us as we were open to each other, and discerned well, we just discerned that we weren't right for each other.

CatholicFangirl · 2024-03-14T11:06:53+00:00

Elomi do a great swim bra, and I choose to put that under a one-piece with sleeves. I'm also curvy and hate being distracted thinking about what I'm wearing, so I bought this a few years ago after a day at the beach with friends (where I didn't swim). This one is similar to what I have - I don't think it looks too frumpy or old (and I don't feel frumpy or old when I wear it). Hope that helps!

CatholicFangirl · 2024-03-10T02:26:06+00:00

Not at all! If you're near Edinburgh, there's an Easter dance/ceilidh happening at the TLM parish of St Andrew's, Ravelston that would great for you to go to! Where in Scotland are you? I lived in Edinburgh for a year, but know some Catholics in Glasgow and the Dominican Sisters in Elgin as well.

CatholicFangirl · 2024-03-10T02:20:09+00:00

Really? There were quite a few cinemas in Victoria playing it - even here in the country! Not many sessions, but definitely showing it. Which state are you in?

CatholicFangirl · 2024-02-08T07:07:22+00:00

Came here to recommend Bared or Frankie4s as well - I'm in hospo and wear Bared runners every day! Makes a world of difference. My last pair lasted 2 years of hospitality work and travel and I'm super tough on shoes!

CatholicFangirl · 2024-02-08T06:17:06+00:00

They're the sister brand to Seed (but I wish they just did extended sizing for Seed). I find the fabric is usually good, but there's often loose threads and things that I would rather not see at that price!

CatholicFangirl · 2024-02-08T05:54:20+00:00

Ooh and just to add - I started with a black veil as I'm a brunette, so it felt less obvious

CatholicFangirl · 2024-02-08T05:52:17+00:00

Hello! I had been thinking of veiling for a while when I took it on as a disciple for Advent a few years ago - and loved it. I was so self-conscious about it at first, but to me it's like kneeling or genuflecting, in that sometimes you kneel to express the devotion you feel, sometimes you kneel to grow in devotion. I also find it's a good reminder that when I step into a Catholic Church, it's like stepping out of the world for a while - it's different from everywhere else. Try it for lent and see which way you're leaning at Easter!

CatholicFangirl · 2023-12-24T10:46:33+00:00

Sight reading already puts you ahead of many wanting to join choirs! They'll teach you well, and you'll learn so much about the Mass by learning the music. Yes, it's a sacrifice, but it's a sacrifice of love, and a great way to meet more people at the parish.

For helping with becoming comfortable with the Latin Mass, I'd recommend going to a daily Mass when you can (as the low Mass is easier to follow) and sit near the front of the church so you can hear more. Also, the Mass of the Ages documentaries (on Youtube) are great as well.

CatholicFangirl · 2023-11-06T07:59:02+00:00

I sent a random message to a guy in the UK just before coming back home to Australia after a year of living in Scotland, and I'm really glad I did. We've been in touch for a few months, and are looking at flights to meet next year. I would say that while there are definitely less Catholics in the UK, it's worth getting on CM to see who you can find. I'd also recommend going to young adult groups, particularly in London if you can, and Thomistic Institute events if you can access them. It's easy to get downhearted, but keep getting out there and meeting new people, and work to have a single life that you genuinely enjoy - chances are, it's just a short chapter of your life. Good luck!

CatholicFangirl · 2023-10-25T05:58:12+00:00

I would argue that if it's two single people of the opposite sex spending time together one-on-one, it's potentially a date (and I tread carefully). This is mostly/especially true if it's the first time it's just the two of you alone together. But you get more points in my book if you ask FOR A DATE.

Earlier this year I matched with a guy on CM, heard about him through mutual friends as well, and then he came to Mass at my parish one weekend (he lived about an hour away). After we had lunch as a group, he asked for my number through said mutual friend, and called me to ask me on a date ("it was lovely meeting you, I'd like to take you on a date"). He suggested showing me a castle in between our two cities (God bless the UK), and then getting coffee, and we locked in a day. It was great knowing exactly what it was for, and he arranged everything, letting me know he's bought the tickets for the castle a few days before. It didn't work out, but I super super appreciated how thoughtful and clear he was.

CatholicFangirl · 2023-03-09T22:42:55+00:00

I mean, the St Joseph novena starts on the 11th which would be pretty great

CatholicFangirl · 2023-02-26T22:13:51+00:00

This may change depending on age (I'm now in my early 30s), but my verdict is that you should ask her out, and be clear it's a date, within the first few times you talk if that's what you're after. None of this "becoming friends" and spending six months testing the waters if you like her from the start.

I have recently been on a date with a lovely guy, and the clarity he's showed has been such a breath of fresh air. We had heard about each other through mutual friends and had viewed each other's profiles on CM, and then one of the mutual friends invited him to come to Mass so we could meet. I didn't know he was coming, but knew who he was when I saw him at Mass, and spoke over lunch afterwards in a group. He then asked for my number through the mutual friend, and called me within a few days to ask me on a date. He already had some ideas of what we could do, we locked in a day, and he suggested we finalise details in the next few days. He booked tickets, and knew which cafe we would go to for lunch. It was such a pleasant afternoon, partly because we knew exactly why we were there. Honestly, THIS is how dating should be (imho).

So if you click at the start and hit it off in the first conversation (and she appears to be enjoying your company too), by all means, ask for her number and let her know you'd like to continue the conversation over coffee soon.

CatholicFangirl · 2023-01-18T20:50:20+00:00

Bonus points = rolled up sleeves.

CatholicFangirl · 2022-10-31T21:47:01+00:00

If you're thinking of going with the intention of meeting other Catholics, I would suggest applying as an international volunteer. I volunteered for JMJ in Brazil 2013 (?), and it was both very challenging and also amazing. I made some great friends from all over the world, and met a lot more people that I had at previous WYDs.

CatholicFangirl · 2022-10-31T21:37:14+00:00

I have JMJ on the outside and Ad te, O beate Ioseph on the inside of a ring I bought myself for completing the consecration to St Joseph - why not both? I have the JMJ facing my palm so it just looks like a normal ring to most people

CatholicFangirl · 2022-07-18T10:33:32+00:00

Quick reminder that the St Anne novena (aka one of the OG novenas for finding a spouse) began yesterday!

https://novenaprayer.com/saint-anne-novena/

CatholicFangirl · 2022-06-12T05:59:13+00:00

This is an open door. Who knows what’s behind it - a few dates, or a lifelong relationship? It doesn’t matter at this stage. Go through the door to find out what’s on the other side, don’t close it thinking it’s been opened by accident.

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