DEPARTMENT for MARRIAGE & FAMILY MINISTRY
7911 Detroit Ave - Cleveland, Ohio 44102
216-334-2978  / 216-334-2976 (fax)


The future of the world and of the Church passes by way of the family. -John Paul II


 

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Natural Family Planning (NFP) is a natural, safe, and effective way for couples to mutually share and safeguard God's gift of fertility.   
Contact the Diocesan NFP Coordinator - Kathy Patton - 216-334-2973 for more information.

Click here to learn more about NFP            NFP Internet Resources          Teacher Training Institute       NFP Week Info

Contact any of the following Diocesan Certified NFP teachers to register for a Natural Family Planning class.   
2013 NFP Directory

Date Day Time Place City Contact Person Contact Phone Cost Notes
By appt. TBD   St. Patrick Thompson Dan & Margaret Sartor 440-474-8259 $95 Call to schedule
By appt. TBD   St. Anthony of Padua Parma Heights Rich & Jenny Amiot 440-843-3981 $95 Call to schedule
4/28/2013 Sun 2 p.m. Holy Rosary Cleveland Fred & Margaret Karbosky 216-321-4596 $140 1st of 3 classes; Register
5/6/2013 Mon 6:30-8 p.m. Holy Angels Chagrin Falls Colleen & T.J. Manion 440-552-3187 n/c Theology of the Body & NFP
05/13/2013 Mon 6:30 p.m. St. Angela Merici / Social Hall Fairview Park Tim & Mary Ellen Jakubisin 440-779-5793 $140 1st of 3 classes, Register
6/19/2013 Wed 7-9 p.m. Holy Family Stow Leo & Toni Doty 330-689-0632 $90 1st of 4 classes
7/28/2013 Sun 2 p.m. St. Joseph Randolph David & Valerie Rodenbucher 330-808-1699 $140 1st of 3 classes, Register
8/6/2013 Tues. 6:30-8 p.m. Holy Angels Chagrin Falls Colleen & T.J. Manion 440-552-3187 n/c Theology of the Body & NFP
08/19/2013 Mon 6:30 p.m. University Hospitals / 960 Clague Rd. Westlake Tim & Mary Ellen Jakubisin 440-779-5793 $140 1st of 3 classes; Register
9/12/2013 Thurs 7 p.m. St. Albert the Great North Royalton Greg & Susan Radzialowski 330-659-7240 $140 1st of 3 classes, Register
10/8/2013 Tues. 6:30-8 p.m. Holy Angels Chagrin Falls Colleen & T.J. Manion 440-552-3187 n/c Theology of the Body & NFP
10/22/2013 Tues 6-8 p.m. Holy Angels Chagrin Falls Colleen & T.J. Manion 440-552-3187 $95 1st of 4 classes; Register by October 10

 

Family Fertility Care Center
10600 Leland Trail - Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
 Call or Fax: 440-708-2566; email:ctshoen@hotmail.com ; website www.creightonmodel.com

  
  •       Christy Shoen, Certified Fertility Care Practitioner - Creighton Model Teaching NFP, - Introductory sessions by appointment, monthly ($75 fee)
  •       Private follow-up sessions scheduled Monday through Thursday (call for fees).

La Salette Fertility Care Center
Wadsworth, OH
330-336-5046

Dr. Margarita Lassaletta, M.D. - medical consultant

  •      Introductory Session once monthly - Monday night at 7:00 p.m.  Please call the office for details.
  •      Dr. Lassaletta treats male and female infertility
  •      Obstetrics
  •      Family Practice

Rachel Sieman, Certified Nurse Midwife
Progressive Women's Care
7600 Southern Blvd. Suite 1
Boardman, Ohio 44512
 Office Phone: 330-629-8466

2013 NFP Class Series:  Starting date Tuesday, March 19, 7 p.m. at above address. Cost: $70, 3 sessions.

Starting date: Monday, September 16, 7 p.m., at above address. $70, 3 sessions.

 Rachel is a midwife, therefore, there are alternate dates for each class in case she has to cancel. Register by calling Rachel at 330-518-7625 or via email rachel.sieman@midwives.org.

 

NFP Classes at Mercy Medical Center

1320 Mercy Drive NW

Canton, OH 44708;
 www.cantonmercy.org

Call 330-489-1329 or 800-223-8662 to register Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Cost:  $40 for 4 sessions; see below for starting dates

2013 Class Dates Start Date Day Time
January 27, Feb. 3 & 17, March 17 January 27 Sun 2-4 p.m.
April 28, May 5 & 19, June 23 April 28 Sun 2-4 p.m.
July 27, Aug. 3 & 17, Sept. 14 July 27 Sat 10 a.m. - Noon
Sept. 29, Oct. 6 & 20, Nov. 17 September 29 Sun 2-4 p.m.
These classes will take place in Conference Room C (across from the cafeteria).

 

NFP Internet Resources

U.S. Bishops Natural Family Planning online resources> Email: nfp@usccb.org  Phone: (202) 541-3040
Billings Ovulation Method

651-699-8139

Couple to Couple League 513-471-2000 / 800-745-1184
Family of the Americas Association 800-443-3395
Northwest Family Services 503-215-6377
One More Soul 800-307-7685
Pope Paul VI Institute for the Study of Human Reproduction 402-390-6600
USCCB Fertility Guidelines for Catholic Couples  

Last update  +  06 May, 2013  

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