Family Support Groups
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- Joyful Again! Weekend Retreats, https://joyfulagain.org/ja-weekend/chicago/calendar
- St Thomas the Apostle, Naperville Pastoral Care & Wellness Ministries, https://www.stapostle.org/ministries/pastoral-care-nursing-ministries/, Annette Kubalanza 630.355.8980, x124
- St Mary, Minooka Grief Support Group (Grief Share), https://www.stmarysminooka.com/grief-ministry074c3f82, Kathy O’Hagan, 815-467-4228
- St Isaac Jogues, Hinsdale Seasons of Hope, Margie Connelly 630-323-1248, [email protected]
- Our Lady of Mercy, Aurora https://olmercy.com/ministry/grief-support-group/, Jolene LeRoy, 331-707-5380, [email protected]
- SS Peter and Paul, Naperville Seasonal sessions and support group, Deacon Joe Verdico, 630-718-2155
- Holy Family Catholic Church, Shorewood Ministers of Consolation, Donna 815-726-1770 and Charles 815-436-4553
- Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Naperville Seasons of Hope, Roberta Balsewicz at 630-922-0081 x7
- St Michael, Wheaton Seasons of Hope, Deacon Dan Aderhodlt, 630-234-8704
- St Francis Xavier, Joliet Terry and Ronnie Cagney, 815-609-8077, [email protected]
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Women's Addiction and Recovery Support - SAFE (Sacred Atmosphere Focused on Eternity)
Catholic confidential recovery meetings for women of all ages who struggle with addictions of various kinds and/or love someone who does. Meetings every Wednesday 7-8pm at a local parish. For more information, email [email protected]
No marriage is beyond hope.
The Retrouvaille Program is for married couples facing difficult challenges in their relationship. Those who are considering marriage separation and those who are already separated or divorced are encouraged to consider the Retrouvaille Program. There is always hope of reviving a relationship.
Some couples come to Retrouvaille during the initial signs of a marriage problem. Other couples are in a state of despair and hopelessness when they attend.
The program has three phases: 1.) the Retrouvaile Weekend Experience, 2.) follow-up sessions over the course of six to 12 weeks, and 3.) a monthly small-group support meeting, called CORE (Continuing Our Retrouvaille Experience).
The next weekend retreat is March 1 to 3, 2024, at the Carmelite Spiritual Center in Darien.
Contact
[email protected]
Phone: (815)246-2080-
Diocesan Support Group
St. Helen’s Divorced Faith and Fellowship Club offers ongoing fellowship and peer ministry for any Catholic in the diocese who is divorced or undergoing divorce.
Our club is a welcoming and understanding group of Catholics who accompany one another on our healing journeys. We encourage one another to live a life of faith, remain in Christian community, and grow spiritually as Christians.
Check out our latest newsletter for upcoming events!
Parish Support Groups
Our Lady of Mercy in Aurora
Vine & Branches is a Grow Group at Our Lady of Mercy (OLM) that offers support and belonging to individuals of any age or faith who are divorced or separated on the way to divorce.Notre Dame in Clarendon Hills
Light of Life – Surviving Divorce is a support group aimed to share experiences, feelings, and insights in a confidential setting. Growth and healing come from the realization that God and His Church love us unconditionally.- https://notredameparish.org/light-of-life-divorce-ministry/
- (630) 654-3365 or Debbie Macaluso, (630) 601-1762
St. Elizabeth Seton in Naperville
Divorce and Beyond is a group of folks who have “been there, done that” present an opportunity for people who have suffered a divorce to gather socially and to support one another with the issues surrounding divorce.- Please register at [email protected]
- For questions or more information, please contact Deacon Gerard at [email protected]
St. Michael in Wheaton
Divorce and Beyond is a 10-week self-help group meets weekly and is focused on working through the grief and mourning process. The objective is to facilitate the process of healing and growth.- https://www.stmichaelcommunity.org/pastoralcare#divorced
- Contact: Deacon Dan Aderholdt at (630) 234-8704
St. Isaac Jogues in Hinsdale
Helping you find Peace, Power, and Passion after your Divorce.
- September 10, 2024 - December 3, 2024.
- Tuesdays 6-7:30PM in the Fireplace Room of church
- Register for the event here! Cost is $25 for the program.
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The Tribunal is directly responsible for the annulment procedures in the diocese. Through the Annulment Support Day for Petitioners (in the winter) and Annulment Information Day (in the fall), divorced Catholics investigating the possibility of an annulment are offered guidance and support in a safe and caring environment. Informational nights and other workshops are also available periodically.
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EnCourage is an apostolate which provides pastoral care for families and friends of people who experience same-sex attractions and/or gender discordance. There is a local chapter of EnCourage in which members meet regularly. For more information, email [email protected].
