Jose A Valdes
Ordained Minister in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Why did you originally become an ordained minister online?
I became an ordained minister online by answering to a request made to me by my beloved son and his wife. When they decided to get married, they wanted me to perform the wedding ritual. It was truly an honor and a blessing. It turned out to be a fantastic wedding.
Where are you from?
I'm originally from Chicago, Illinois. I was born and raised in the Windy City. Later in life, my parents relocated to the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. I lived there for approximately 10 years. After graduating college in Puerto Rico, I relocated to Philadelphia, PA, the city of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection.
What do you hope to achieve with your online ordination?
I have achieved wonderful things since my online ordination. I have had the honor of officiating the marriage of my son to his wife and my daughter to her husband. And so, I'm looking forward to uniting many more couples in the very near future and being able to offer all my services for spiritual comfort, guidance and support. And just being there to listen.
Religious Affiliations
Amish, Baptists, Candomble, Catholicism, Charismatic movement, Christianity, Eastern Orthodox Church, Evangelicalism, Gnosticism, Greek Religion, Methodism, Mithraism, New Age, New Thought, Pentecostalism, Presbyterianism, Protestantism, Roman Religion, Universal Life Church, Voodoo, Wicca, Other
Additional Information
As far as my religious affiliations, I have had the privilege of being introduced and engage with various religious organizations. I have participated, when required, in their services and their spiritual gatherings. In doing so, I have learned to see the Love, Compassion, Empathy, Kindness, and Friendship that all these wonderful people had to offer.
What do you think makes your ceremonies special as a Philadelphia, PA wedding officiant?
What makes my ceremonies special as a wedding officiant is that I make sure that everything that the couple wanted to see and feel at their union becomes a reality. That they accomplished all of their goals and that their dream materialized and became an actuality. Let it come from the simplest ceremony to the more elaborate one, because at the end, it is all about them. I want to make sure that this event will forever be an enjoyable memory.
Are there particular areas near you where you prefer to travel or have special experience?
All of Philadelphia, PA, parts of New Jersey, Delaware and border of New York.
Types of Service Offered
Marriages, Same-Sex Marriages, Renewal of Vows, Handfastings, Baptisms, Funerals, Christenings, House Blessings, Exorcisms, Spiritual Healing, Premarital Counseling, General Ministry, Spiritual Guidance
Additional Information
All the services I have listed will be provided with the upmost respect, knowledge and professionalism. I will have the highest respect for all cultures, ethnicity, beliefs, race, gender, and religion. They will all be treated with dignity and acknowledged as unique individuals. My services can also be provided in Spanish if so desired. I'm proficient in the Spanish language.
