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Your NACSDC Region 7 Representative:
Ms. Sheila O'Donnell
21W314 Briarcliff Rd., Lombard, IL 60148-5252
Contact your Region 7 Representative
for regional information, questions, and any other regional matters.
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Region 7 Happenings
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| We present the following for your information and consideration, and hope that you will participate in and benefit from these events. However, NACSDC cannot be responsible for the content or any other aspect of the events described herein. |
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Divorce Recovery Workshop |
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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church
10655 Haverstick Road, Carmel, IN 46033
Tuesdays, February 3 – March 31. 2010 |
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This workshop provides gentle guidance toward recovery from the tragedy of divorce and pathways to growth through self-recovery. This is not a support group! Weekly assignments help participants to arrive at positive decisions regarding their emotional trauma. This is meant to be a healing experience. |
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The workshop is conducted under the direction of the Diocese of Lafayette and the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Facilitators have received training through the Diocese of Lafayette. The cost is $25 which includes two texts and handout materials. Download the workshop flyer which includes a schedule of sessions, a registration form, and contact information.
(Flyer is in PDF format and requires Adobe Reader, available free from Adobe here.) |
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Divorce and Beyond
A Special Program for Men and Women in the "Mourning State" of Divorce |
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St. Joan of Arc Parish
4217 N. Central Ave., Indianapolis IN 46205
7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M., Tuesdays, February 16 — March 23. 2010 |
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Divorce is a difficult process, but many persons have moved beyond the cycle of anger and grief to discover "new life." A committment to this six-week program will help you begin the healing process. |
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This program is sponsiored by the Office of Family Ministries, Archdiocese of Indianapolis. The registration fee of $30 includes a Divorce and Beyond Participant's Manual. Download the program flyer which includes more information and a registration form. Or for more information please contact Marilyn Hess, Associate Director of Healing Family Ministries, at 317-236-1586 or 800-382-9386, ext. 1596.
(Flyer is in PDF format and requires Adobe Reader, available free from Adobe here.) |
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Risking Faith, Achieving Joy
A Spiritual Day for the Divorced and Widowed and Those Who Care for Them |
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Saint Charles Pastoral Center
Airport Road & Rt. 53, Romeoville, IL
9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M., Saturday, March 20. 2010 |
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The loss of a spouse due to death or divorce can deeply affect our faith. Some of us become closer to God; others become extremely angry at him; others may even question his existence. For featured speaker Father Tony Palazzolo, faith is a gift from God that ultimately answers every question. However, our faith is profoundly influenced by what we allow to enter our minds. On this day of retreat we will take the time to look at the connection between the gift of faith we are given and the daily choices we make to nourish it. Through good times and bad, our faith works if we work at it. |
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Sponsored by The Center for Family Ministry, Catholic Diocese of Joliet, the program starts with 9:00 a.m. check-in and concludes with a 4:00 p.m. liturgy that satisfies the Sunday obligation, celebrated by Bishop Imesch. A $35.00 fee includes, lunch, refreshments, and materials. Download the workshop flyer which includes a conference agenda, a registration form, directions, and more. For more information please call The Center for Family Ministry at 815-838-5334.
(Flyer is in PDF format and requires Adobe Reader, available free from Adobe here.) |
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A Day of Healing, Care & Welcome for Divorced Catholics
Helping You Find Peace, Power, and Passion after Divorce |
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Bishop Lane Retreat Center
7708 E. McGregor Road, Rockford, IL 61102
9:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M., Sunday, March 21. 2010 |
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Join Catholic Author, Teacher, and Popular Motivational Speaker, Rose Sweet, as she brings a message that offers real solutions for real needs, helping you find peace, power, and passion after divorce...even if it has been some time or you've remarried. Let Rose walk you through the steps to true healing. "Maybe you've tried to stitch up your own wounds, and the emotional infection remains. The good news is that you don't have to be a doctor to find healing. Remember, God is the Master Physician. And this day will offer practical and spiritual comfort and counsel. God can use it to help stitch you up and send you home with new direction." |
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This program is offered by the Family Life Office, Diocese of Rockford. The cost for the day is $40 and will include lunch and refreshments. Register by phone at 815-965-5011, online, or mail name address and phone number with fee to Family Life Office, 7708 E. McGregor Rd., Rockford, IL 61102. |
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The Art and Practice of Being a Healing Presence
Mission Day 2010 |
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Fatima Retreat House
5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis, IN 46226
9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M., Wednesday, March 24. 2010 |
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This workshop will guide participants to explore their own experiences as caregivers while learning about the nature of healing presence and how it can work in their own volunteer and professional lives. Using lecture, photography, personal reflection, small group interaction, and large group discussion, participants will learn about the dynamics of healing presence and the practice of being a healing listener. Wholism will be emphasized from beginning to end. |
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This program is designed for: Clergy, Pastoral Ministers, Funeral Directors, Cemetery Workers, Bereavement Ministers, Chaplains, Lay Ministers, Nurses, Social Workers, Counselors, Educators, Hospice Personnel, Spiritual Directors and others caring for family members and loved ones challenged by the experience of grief and loss. |
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This program is presented by Catholic Cemeteries Association & The Office of Family Ministries of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. The registration fee of $30 includes lunch and handout materials. Download the program flyer which includes more information and a registration form. For more information contact Mary Williams, 317-574-8898.
(Flyer is in PDF format and requires Adobe Reader, available free from Adobe here.) |
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How Churches Can Reach Out to the Divorced
The Wednesday Program of the NACFLM Region 7 Meeting |
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Bishop Lane Retreat Center
7708 East McGregor Road, Rockford IL 61102
Tuesday, April 27 – Thursday, April 29. 2010 |
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The Wednesday program of this three-day gathering will focus on families of divorce. Elizabeth Marquardt, noted author and speaker, will speak on How Churches Can Reach Out to the Divorced. In the afternoon she'll be joined by Desiree Marciani from the Diocese of Joliet and Elsie Radtke from the Archdiocese of Chicago for a panel discussion about outreach to families of divorce, moderated by Frank Hannigan of the Archdiocese of Chicago. |
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NACFLM is the National Association of Catholic Family Life Ministers. Download a flyer with more information, a schedule of the three-day gathering, a registration form, and contact info.
(Flyer is in PDF format and requires Adobe Reader, available free from Adobe here.) |
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Divorced and Separated Koinonia
A Weekend Retreat Experience Specifically for Separated and Divorced Catholics |
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Toddhall Retreat & Conference Center
320 Todd Center Dr., Columbia, IL 62236-3245
Friday, April 30 – Sunday, May 2, 2010 |
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Villa Maria Catholic Life Center
1903 E. Lake Shore Dr., Springfield, IL 62712
Friday, October 1 – Sunday, October 3, 2010 |
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Koinonia is a Greek word that means community. So come and share a weekend in Christian community, reflecting on God's presence in our lives! This retreat consists of talks, discussions and liturgical celebrations, as well as time for fun and relaxation. The weekend is not a seminar, not a social gathering, nor is it counseling. It is time to retreat, to reflect, and to heal. |
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The retreat is sponsored by the Office for Marriage and Family Life, Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, and approved by the Office of Apostolic Services, Archdiocese of St. Louis. The cost is $95 which covers room, board, and materials. Download the DASK flier which includes financial assistance information, a registration form, contact information, and more.
(Flier is in PDF format and requires Adobe Reader, available free from Adobe here.) |
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Life's Healing Weekend |
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Bishop Lane Retreat Center
7708 E. McGregor Road, Rockford, IL 61102
Friday, August 20 – Sunday, August 22. 2010 |
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Come for a chance to change your life through the compassionate love of God. This retreat offers healing from loss and hurts of any kind, including the pain of divorce. Discover inner peace in a world of external hurry and turmoil. Learn to live serenely, no matter how bumpy life is. Reconnect with God and the power His Love gives you to thrive and grow. |
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The workshop is sponsored by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart. For more information please visit the workshop webpage or call 630-892-2371. |
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