Photos: Tucson couples share marriage advice
What's the secret to a happy and healthy marriage? You may want to ask these six Arizona couples.
About 170 couples renewed their wedding vows during a Mass at St. Augustine Cathedral on Sunday, Sept. 21.
Couples share marriage advice
Terrance and Thecla McCarthy have been married for 64 years and along the way they have published books on the family and a cook book. Their advice: "work!"
Bishop Gerald Kicanas gave his blessing as he celebrated mass and presided over the renewal of vows for about 170 couples at St Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. The mass was open to couples celebrating anniversaries for their first, 10th, 25th, 50th, 60th time or longer. In addition, there are 22 couples celebrating anniversaries between the mentioned years.
Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
Tucson couples share marriage advice
Camiel and Alice Albrecht reveal their secret to success after being married for 68 years. "We were lucky," they said. They also said to work hard and be honest with each other.
Couples share marriage advice
Ernie and Jane Duarte first met on the job, working for the City of Tucson. They have been married for 25 years. For them, it is important to be patient, understanding, to think as a couple not as an individual and to appreciate every day together. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star Marriage
Tucson couples share marriage advice
Married in 1951, Addie and James Ford have been married for 63 years. Their secret is to "stay faithful to God and each other." Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
Tucson couples share marriage advice
Flowing Wells High School sweethearts David and Becky Jimenez have been married for 25 years. Their words of wisdom are every marriage has a few bumps but to stay united. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
Couples share marriage advice
Married for 63 years, Maria and Oscar Bueno, who is a retired deacon, met when he played basketball at the University of Arizona and she was a student. Their secret, "Be in love." Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star