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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]

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  • Do you need Retrouvaille?
    • Has your romance faded?
    • Do you argue without reaching resolution?
    • Are you more like roommates than soul mates?
    • Have you grown apart?
    • Is your marriage in crisis?
    • Why wait for a better marriage?
  • Retrouvaille can help you:
    • Rebuild your emotional connection.
    • Learn healthy communication methods.
    • Manage conflicts effectively.
    • Forgive and rebuild trust.
    • Experience the joy of rediscovering your love.
  • How Retrouvaille works
    • Retrouvaille is a three-phase program
    • A complete program, not just a weekend, that will be there for you, forever.

Learn more about Retrouvaille and upcoming weekend retreats

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Annulment FAQs

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]. 

Learn more about Encourage

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