Family Support Groups
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City Parish Phone Contact(s) Email Aurora Our Lady of Mercy (630) 851-3444 Jolene Leroy;
Sharon Fernandez[email protected] Bourbonnais Maternity MVB (815) 933-8285 D'ete Cotsones;
Ann Marie BrzeszkiewiczDowners Grove St. Joseph (630) 964-0216 Jane Indreika [email protected] Downers Grove St. Mary of Gostyn (630) 968-6155 Kelly Johnson [email protected] Hinsdale St. Isaac Jogues (630) 323-1248 Magie Connelly [email protected] Lisle St. Joan of Arc (630) 963-4500 Mary Novak [email protected] Mokena St. Mary (708) 326-9300 Donna Hungerford [email protected] Naperville St. Thomas the Apostle (630) 355-8980 Annette Kubalanza;
Paula KosinNaperville St. Raphael (630) 355-4545 Elizabeth Russell [email protected] Westmont Holy Trinity (630) 968-1366 Marie Cison Hejnal [email protected] Wheaton St. Michael (630) 665-2250 Deacon Dan L. Aderholdt;
Hope KeberDarien Our Lady of Mt. Carmel (630) 852-3303 Lori Prado [email protected] Joliet St. Francis Xavier (815) 609-8077 Ronnie Cagney [email protected] Manteno St. Joseph Catholic Church (815) 468-3403 Camille Carlson,
Larry SpiekMinooka St. Mary (815) 467-2233 Kathy O'Hogan,
Mary Stith[email protected] Naperville St. Margaret Mary (630) 369-0777 Patti McGehee [email protected] Naperville Ss. Peter and Paul (630) 355-1081 Paulette Shea,
Deacon Joe VerdicoNaperville Holy Spirit Catholic Church (630) 922-0081 Roberta Balsewicz [email protected] Shorewood Holy Family (815) 725-8149 Charles Hamilton;
Donna BoyneWayne Resurrection Parish (630) 289-5400 Joanne Sanders,
Deacon Kevin Koster
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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]
- 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- Do you need Retrouvaille?
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Day of Reflection for Divorced Catholics
- Saturday March 15th, 9am - 3pm
- Location: Blanchette Catholic Center
- Join us for a day of prayer, reflection, and community!
- This prayerful day will provide individuals with a confidential forum to discuss their emotions, fears and issues arising from the pain of divorce.
- Basic coping skills and mechanisms will also be taught to help the process of recovery.
- Cost will be $15 (covers lunch and snacks)
- Register by March 12th at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/ar6re2w
- Download the flyer here!
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].
