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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. Additional events with a diocesan or local appeal are presented on the appropriate regional page. |
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Single & Parenting |
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St. Joseph Church
12700 Pearl Road, Strongsville, OH 44136
6:30 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., 1st Fridays, December 2, 2011 – March 2, 2012 |
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The Marriage & Family Office, Diocese of Cleveland, introduces a program offering help and hope for single parents. Single & Parenting offers effective parenting strategies, encouragement and insights on how to find hope as you parent alone. At a Single & Parenting group, you?ll participate in video seminars that explain how to handle and cope with various issues facing all single parents. |
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The program begins Friday, December 2, 2011, 6:30 – 8:00 P.M., then continues on the first Friday of each month for 13 weeks through March 2. The cost is $25 for the 13-week program, which includes a book. Please mail or bring the registration form with you. You can pay later if you wish, but please let us know if you are coming this Friday: 216-351-2975 or clpetro@clevelandcatholiccharities.org. For more information download the flyer and registration form or contact Jane in the Marriage and Family Office, 216-334-2978, Fax 216-334-2976. |
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DivorceCare |
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St. Leo the Great
1920 North 102 Street, Omaha, NE
6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M., Mondays, January 9 – April 2, 2012 |
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DivorceCare is a 13-week video seminar and support group for people experiencing divorce and separation. Seminar sessions include: Facing My Anger; Facing My Loneliness; Depression; New Relationships; KidCare; and Forgiveness. |
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The cost is $20.00 and includes the seminar workbook. Pre-registration is requiested. This program meets one evening a week for thirteen weeks. For more information or to register please contact Pat Seier, Widowed, Divorced & Separated Ministry Coordinator, Archdiocese of Omaha Family Life Office, 402-557-5514. |
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Divorce Support Winter Sessions |
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St. Mary Immaculate, Plainfield, IL
Tuesdays, January 17 – March 20, 2012
St. Matthew, Glendale Heights, IL
Thursdays, January 26 – March 29, 2012
St. Dennis, Lockport, IL
Thursdays, February 9 – April 12, 2012 |
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Divorce and Beyond, a ten session self-help divorce support group, provides a caring, prayerful setting where members can process the experience of grief during and after the divorce procedure. A Divorce and Beyond group is a safe, confidential place where you can begin to resolve the feelings of confusion, anger, and loneliness that often accompany divorce. |
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Three parishes will be hosting Divorce and Beyond groups this winter and anyone who is divorced or in the divorce process is welcome to come. Pre- registration is required. For more information please contact the following:
St. Mary Immaculate, Plainfield — Kathy, 815-483-3639
St. Matthew, Glendale Heights — Deacon Bob 630-469-6300x315
St. Dennis, Lockport — Pat, 815-254-9966 |
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Rebuilding, After Your Relationship Ends |
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Immaculate Heart Church Library
2153 Parkwood Street, Windsor, ON
6:45 P.M. – 9:00 P.M., Tuesdays, February 7 – April 10, 2012 |
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This ten-week course is a supportive step-by-step program for putting your life back together after the break-down of a relationship. For more information or to register contact Sandra by email or phone: 519-735-5152 (after 6:00 P.M.). |
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Annulments Information |
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St. Leo the Great
1920 North 102 Street, Omaha, NE
6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M., Monday, February 13, 2012 |
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Have you wondered about the Annulment process? Or started your Annulment but not finished it? If you answered yes to one or both questions, plan to join the DivorceCare group to hear a presentation by Deacon Marty Warwick. Pre-registration is requested. Call the Family Life Office 402-557-5514 to register. |
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Divorce and Beyond |
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Archdiocese of Indianapolis Catholic Center
1400 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN
7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M., Wednesdays, February 15 – March 21, 2012 |
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A six-week peer ministry program, Divorce and Beyond, has been scheduled six consecutive Wednesdays February 15, 2012 through March 21, 2012. Topics for discussion include the process of divorce, self image, stress, anger, blame, guilt and loneliness. Separated or divorced people of all faiths are welcome. |
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The cost is $30.00, which includes a book. Registration is limited and pre-registration is required. Registration forms are available here. You may also register by email/phone or obtain more information about this program or other family ministry programs — please contact Deb VanVelse in the Office for Family Ministries at (317) 236-1586 or 1-800-382-9836, ext. 1586. |
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A Day of Support and Reflection for
Annulment Petitioners |
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St. Charles Pastoral Center
101 W Airport Rd., Romeoville, IL 60446-6527
8:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M., Saturday, February 25. 2012 |
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Completion of the annulment questionnaire can be a difficult and sometimes painful task. Confusion regarding the annulment process itself adds to the discomfort. This one-day workshop is designed for divorced persons who have petitioned the Diocesan Marriage Tribunal to begin the annulment process, but have not yet completed the required questionnaire. Catholics and non-Catholics are welcome to attend, whether remarried or not. |
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This day includes time for input regarding annulments and the relational issues dealt with in the questionnaire. Participants can begin or continue filling out the questionnaire within a supportive atmosphere. A team of pastoral ministers will be available for private consultation. The day will also include a time for prayer, as we focus on beginning to turn negative and painful memories into sources of new life. For more information or to register, please download the brochure or call the Center for Family Ministry at 815-838-5334. |
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Beginning Experience — Omaha
A Weekend Away for a Lifetime of Change |
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Location to be Announced
Friday, March 23 – Sunday, March 25, 2012 |
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The Beginning Experience Weekend creates a space for separated, divorced and widowed persons to re-evaluate themselves and their lives, and to look to the future with renewed hope. The Weekend is for people who have worked through the initial stages of grief (anger, despair and rejection) and for those who have found themselves stuck at a point in their single life. Recommended time from the loss before a weekend is one year for the widowed and six months for the divorced or legally separated. |
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Why So Weary? Lay Down Your Burdens and Be Set Free
Annual Divorced and Widowed Conference |
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St. Charles Pastoral Center
101 W Airport Rd., Romeoville, IL 60446-6527
9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M., Saturday, March 24. 2012 |
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We who are divorced or widowed often carry our burdens, hurts, losses, and anxieties as if they were woven into the very fabric of our being. But they?re not! We can learn to let go and be set free. Father Tony Tashetta, popular preacher, teacher and retreat master will encourage, teach and cajole us to "let go and let God." This classic presentation, full of wisdom and humor, is know and loved throughout the diocese. Take the time to join us as we seek the joy and freedom of God?s children that is our birth right. |
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This conference is sponsored by the Catholic Diocese of Joliet Center for Family Ministry and endorsed by CDM. The day begins with a 9:00–9:40 A.M. check-in and concludes with a 4:00 P.M. vigil Mass celebrated by Bishop Siegel. The suggested donation of $35 includes morning coffee, lunch, and all material. For more information or to register, please download the brochure or call the Center for Family Ministry at 815-838-5334. |
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Coping |
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St. John Vianney
5801 Oak Hill Drive, Omaha NE
7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M., Begins Tuesday, April 3, 2012 |
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Beginning Experience of Omaha offers Coping, a six-week program for divorced, separated, and widowed adults of all faiths. These sessions are designed to help individuals work through the trauma of separation, divorce, or the death of a spouse. People of all faiths are welcome. |
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Coping normally meets one evening per week for six weeks. The cost is $20.00. Pre-registration is not required. Scholarships are available; please ask if needed, we do not want anyone to stay away because of money. Visit www.beginningexperienceofomaha.org for more information. |
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Single Again Conference |
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Bon Secours Spiritual Center
Marriottsville, MD
Saturday, April 28, 2012 |
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This annual day-long conference for those who are separated, divorced, widowed, or remarried is presented by the Catholic Single Again Council of Baltimore, Inc., and endorsed by CDM. Details will be posted here as soon as they become available. |
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Living Single in a Couple's World
Exploring the Social and Spiritual Possibilities of Single Life |
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Saint Benedict Center
Schuyler, NE 68661-0528
10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M., Saturday, April 28, 2012 |
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Little is spoken about being single, except as a condition to avoid. Some are single throughout their life. For others re-entry into a single life is challenging. In the light of our Christian faith, it?s time to explore the social and spiritual possibilities of single life. |
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The Widowed, Separated & Divorce Support Group of Omaha will facilitate this retreat, together with Father Thomas A. Greisen, a priest of the Omaha Archdiocese who holds the position of Servant Minister, i.e. spiritual director of the diocesan priests, and Peg Schindler, R.N., a mother of three who lost her husband in June 2007. Peg turned her personal tragedy around to help others realize that God is always with them. |
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Peer Support Group Facilitator Training |
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St. Charles Pastoral Center
101 W Airport Rd., Romeoville, IL 60446-6527
8:30 A.M. – 4:00 P.M., Saturday, October 6. 2012 |
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This training is exclusively for those who are facilitating or who are planning to facilitate self-help support group sharing sessions. The training will cover the role of the facilitator, communication, listening skills, support group ground rules, handling difficult situations, and practice. |
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The training will be conducted by Desirée and Deacon Tom Marciani. Desirée is the Associate Director of the Center for Family Ministry and works with the hurting-healing ministries. Tom is a hospice chaplain. Both Tom and Desiree have over 16 years experience in divorce and bereavement ministry. |
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Pre-registration is required by September 24, 2012. A $20 registration fee covers continental breakfast, lunch and materials. Download a registartion form here. For further information, please email or call the Center for Family Ministry at 815-838-5334. |
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Annulment Process Day |
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St. Charles Pastoral Center – Room 155
Airport Road & Route 53, Romeoville, IL
8:30 A.M. – 4:00 P.M., Saturday, November 10. 2012 |
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People interested in petitioning for annulment, those already in the process, or anyone who wants information about the annulment process are welcome to attend. The meaning of the word "annulment," church status, myths, misunderstandings, other concerns, and questions will be addressed. There will be time for discussion and prayer. |
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Sponsored by The Center for Family Ministry, Diocese of Joliet, this informative seminar will include input by and discussion with Fr. Joseph Tapella, the Judicial Vicar of the Diocese of Joliet. The suggested $25.00 fee includes a continental breakfast, lunch, and all materials. Pre-registration is required — please use the form here. Register early to reserve your space! Please email or call the Center for Family Ministry for further information: 815-838-5334. |
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Divorce and Beyond:
A 10-Week Program with Proven Results for Those Experiencing Divorce |
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Durango, CO
Various dates and locations |
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You announced that you are getting a divorce. Your friends don't know what to say, so they're staying away? You feel cheated and angry? Sound familiar? You are not alone. |
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There are loving, dedicated therapists who will support you through this mourning process into healing and acceptance. You will share your experiences with a small group of others, men and women, who are also undergoing this seemingly hopeless trauma. This is a safe and confidential setting. There IS light at the end of the tunnel. |
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What About the Children? — When you are enrolled in Divorce and Beyond and you feel that your child or children would benefit from association with other children who are in the same boat, so to speak, you can enroll them in a class designed especially for them. It meets at the same time and place as Divorce and Beyond. We talk about custody, visitation, Mom's house and Dad's house and play games designed to bring repressed fears into the open. This program is limited to children aged 6 through 12. Sometimes they get tired of learning concepts after being in school all day, so we do puzzles, drawing and other creative activities. |
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These programs is presented by the Colorado Lifework Foundation, a 501(c)(3) Colorado nonprofit organization, and is offered periodically. The cost of the 10-week program is $25. Scholarships are available. For more information and the latest schedule please call Ginny at 970-385-5575 or Therese at 970-247-0435. |
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