Divorce Ministry
Save your troubled marriage:
Valentine's Day Party for Separated and Divorced
St. Monica Church, 6131 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis, is hosting a Valentine’s Day Party 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 14, 2012. The evening will consist of a pitch-in dinner, games, and general fun with others to celebrate “Singles Appreciation Day.” Please contact Colleen at cobt31763@aol.com to add your dish to the menu and RSVP attendance.
Divorce Support Programs
February 15, 2012 - March 21, 2012
DIVORCE & BEYOND - To be held six consecutive Wednesdays 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202. Please register beforehand. Registration Form
Divorce & Beyond is typically a six-week program (one 2-hour session per week for six consecutive weeks), which covers the following topics: the process of divorce, self-image, stress, anger, blame, guilt and loneliness. For more information about this program or other family ministry programs, contact Deb VanVelse at 317-236-1586 or 1-800-382-9836, ext. 1586 or e-mail dvanvelse@archindy.org
Forgiveness: It Has Nothing to do with the Offender: A Day of Reflection with Jay Landry
March 26, 2012 - Fatima Retreat House
8:30 am continental breakfast; program at 9:00 am; conclusion by 2:30 pm. $38 per person
A day of reflection to spend time in retreat and prayer wrestling with Jesus' notion that if I have been hurt or offended by someone, He invites me to offer forgiveness to the one who has hurt me. Jesus means that I don't need the offender to do anything for me to forgive him or her, keeping in mind that forgiveness and reconciliation are two different things.
For information, contact Fatima Retreat House, 317-545-7681 or visit Fatima Retreat House website.
Being and Belonging: A Retreat for Separated or Divorced Catholics
May 4 - 6, 2012 - Fatima Retreat House
- “Being and Belonging…A Retreat for Separated and Divorced Catholics”, open to all faiths, will take place Friday-Sunday, May 4-6, 2012, at Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th Street in Indianapolis, Indiana. As a participant, you will be invited to relax as you journey with others, listening to their stories and exploring a common loss. The program will help deepen your understanding of the healing process and increase your sense of belonging as well as help you discover and affirm that God is with you in your struggles and in your hope.
- Print A Registration Form
- If you have questions, please contact The Office of Family Ministries at (317) 236-1586 or (800) 382-9836 (ext. 1586) or e-mail dvanvelse@archindy.org.
Annual Family Mass and Social for Separated and Divorced Catholics
Reverend Todd Goodson, pastor of St. Monica, offered a mass of special intention for individuals and families impacted by separation or divorce on Friday, August 19, 2011 at St. Monica Church with a social immediately following. The 2012 Mass is not yet scheduled.
Annual Annulment Information Evening
ANNULMENT …THE REAL STORY is an annual one-evening workshop explanation of the annulment process with staff members of the Metropolitan Tribunal available for discussion and questions. 2012 date has not yet been scheduled.
Metropolitan Tribunal Web site
Metropolitan Tribunal
1400 N. Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367
Phone 317-236-1460
Email tribunal@archindy.org
Catholic Divorce Ministry
Go to their website for information. The Ministry of the North American Conference
National Association of Catholic Family Life Ministers Conference
- NACFLM Conference August 3 -6, 2011 at Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI
- To view brochure and for more information about the conference, please visit the NACFML website at www.nacflm.org
