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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Spouses who are separated: the road to healing, reconciliation, and rebuilding of your relationship can be a slow, painful one. If you are willing to begin that journey, the Church has many resources like pastoral counseling, Retrouvaille, and the Third Option program which can assist you.

Divorced Persons: Relationships and circumstances within your family may have changed, but God’s love for you is ever present and does not come to an end. Grasp the hands of those who reach out to you in loving concern. Extend your own hand to others whom you meet on the road to healing and reconciliation. There is a home for you within our parishes and communities of faith.
Research & Articles Helpful Links
Top Ten Myths of Divorce (from Rutgers Marriage Project)
 Thinking About Divorce?  Think Again. (U.S. Bishops)
 Divorce Facts & Statistics (.ppt)  (U.S. Health & Human Services)		 Cleveland Marriage Tribunal (Annulment Information)
 Catholic Divorce Ministry
 Lake-Geauga Ministry to the Divorced & Separated
Divorce Busting  (helpful but Not Catholic)

Need help with an annulment?  Attend Quick Start
The Tribunal of the Diocese of Cleveland will be presenting a new program for beginning the annulment process.  The Quick Start Program is meant to provide individuals with a simplified method for the initial presentation of a case to the Tribunal.  The program will consist of two sessions.  The first meeting will be a general overview of marriage as understood by the Catholic Church and an explanation of the Tribunal process.  This meeting is also open to anyone who would be interested in deepening his/her knowledge of marriage in the Catholic Church and the annulment process.  Individuals who would like to begin the Quick Start Program will be given the appropriate materials at the conclusion of the meeting.  The second meeting will be an individual meeting, by appointment only, for the purpose of presenting the completed materials.  Pre-registration for the first meeting is not necessary. 
Places and Dates for Quick Start Events are listed on the Tribunal Website>
 If you have questions, please call Lynette Tait at the Tribunal, 216-696-6525 or 800-869-6525, ext. 4000.

                        
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District Events and Workshops

 
Date Day Time Topic City Place Contact Person Contact Phone
11/20-22/09 Fri-Sun 7 p.m. Fri-3:30 p.m. Sun Beginning Experience, retreat for loss from death or divorce Clinton Loyola Retreat Center Claire Johnston 330-676-1955
11/21/09 Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Journey to Living Waters Retreat for the Divorced Medina Holy Martyrs Colene 330-721-7027
11/23/2009 Mon. 7 p.m. A Candle of Hope is Burning: Advent Reflection for the Divorced Amherst St. Joseph Maria Maldonado 440-988-2848 x 205
11/24/09 Tue. 7-9 p.m. Help for the Holidays Kirtland Divine Word Chapel Karen 440-352-8282
2/1/10-3/1/10 Mon 7 - 9 p.m. Hope Workshop for Separated/Divorced Amherst St. Joseph Maria Maldonado 440-988-2848 x 205
2/5-2/7/10 Fri-Sun starts 6:30 p.m. Fri. "Lives Under Construction" - Retreat for Separated/Divorced Carey (Diocese of Toledo) Our Lady of Consolation Retreat House (See brochure) Office

 

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Divorce Recovery Groups

The following parishes are hosting 8-10 week Divorce Recovery Groups  
Call to sign up or for more information.

City When Day Time Place Contact Person Contact Phone Notes
Chesterland 09/03/09 to 11/19/2010 Thurs. 7-9 p.m. St. Anselm Office 440-352-6191  
Mentor 01/06/2010 to 02/24/2010 Wed. 7-9 p.m. St. Bede the Venerable Office 440-352-6191  
Concord 03/11/2010 to 05/27/2010 Thurs. 7-9 p.m. St. Gabriel Office 440-352-6191  
Willoughby Hills 06/08/2010 - 08/03/2010 Tues. 7-9 p.m. St. Noel Office 440-352-6191  
Rocky River 09/16/09 - 11/18/09 Wed. 7-9 p.m. St. Christopher Gayle Cilimburg 440-331-5372  
Rocky River 01/18/2010 - 03/22/2010 Sun 7-9 p.m. St. Christopher Gayle Cilimburg 440-331-5372  

 

DivorceCare & DivorceCare for Kids - DC4K

Topics covered will be:   

What's Happening to Me / The Road to to Healing/Finding Help  /  Facing My Anger
Facing My Depression  /  Facing My Loneliness  /  What Does the Owner's Manual Say
New Relationships  /  Financial Survival  /  KidCare  /  Single Sexuality
Forgiveness  /  Reconciliation and Moving On  /  Growing closer to God

DC4K is a 13-week program geared to introduce children to the grieving process and
to give them the tools necessary to develop healthier relationships within their own families.

the following parishes are hosting DivorceCare and DivorceCare for Kids:

Date Day Time Topic City Place Contact Person Contact Phone
8/26/2009 Wed. 7-9 p.m. DivorceCare / Adults Medina Holy Martyrs Office 330-722-6633
10/14/2009 Sat. 1 p.m. DivorceCare / Adults Brecksville St. Basil the Great Mary Ann 440-526-3520
09/08/2009 Tues. 6-8 p.m. Divorce Care / Adults & Kids Bainbridge Holy Angels Janice 216-215-8420
1/14/2010 Thur 7:30 - 9 p.m. Divorce Care / Adults University Heights Gesu / See Flyer Office 216-932-0617

 

ONGOING SUPPORT GROUPS

City Place Day Time Notes Contact Person Contact Phone
Cuyahoga Falls Immaculate Heart of Mary 2nd & 4th Mondays 7:30 PM Akron Sep/Div & Wid Catholics
Newsletter 		Frank Papa 330-801-0527
Chagrin Falls St. Joan of Arc Tue 7:00-9:00 PM Sep/Div Catholics Sr. Anne Marie 440-247-1141
North Olmsted St. Brendan Sun 7:00 PM Westshore Sep/Div & Wid Catholics Mary Jane Stacho 440-933-8226
Amherst St. Joseph 2nd & 4th Mondays 7:00 - 9:00 PM Hope Support Group for divorced & separated flyer Maria Maldonado 440-988-2848
 

 

 

Single Parents and Raising Kids (SPARK)

SPARK provides a place for single parents to find resources and
receive peer support to address the unique financial, emotional and practical problems affecting single parents.

City Where Day Dates Time Topic Contact Person Contact Phone
Brecksville St. Basil the Great   TBA when resuming 6:00-9:00 p.m. Varied Office                     440-526-1686
 
Stow Holy Family Wed 1st Wed. of the Month 7:00-9:00 p.m. Varied Fred Milleti 330-623-1695

 

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Peer Support Facilitator Training

Presented by:  Department for Marriage & Family Ministry

TBA

 

For registration - please contact Jane 216-334-2978 or

email: jschwendeman@clevelandcatholiccharities.org  

for training information, contact Carol 216-334-2975 or

e-mail: clpetro@clevelandcatholiccharities.org

Last update  +  03 February, 2010  

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