Gloria in the Rite of Matrimony In Paul Turner's Blog by Paul TurnerApril 22, 2017 Q: In the New Rite of Matrimony, is the Gloria only proscribed for Nuptial Masses? If it is a wedding ‘without Mass’, then is the Gloria omitted from the introductory rites? A: There is no Gloria whenever the wedding takes place without mass. Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email