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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Couples wishing to be married should contact their parish priest or deacon at least six months before the desired wedding date. 
Readiness, theological preparation and marriage skills training are covered.   Special preparation is required for couples in which one or both have been married before.   The preparation process includes meeting with a priest or deacon, a premarital inventory (Prepare-Enrich), and preparation sessions on a Pre-Cana day, CANA II Day, PREP ® day, Engaged Encounter and/or meetings with Couple Ministers. 
 Read the Cleveland Marriage Policy 
Go to PREP or Cana II (remarriage) or Engaged Encounter  or Pre-Cana Days  (all listed below). 

PREP is a marriage skills day suitable for all types of engaged couples and marriage enrichment for all married couples.  Topics include commitment, communication, conflict resolution, fun, spirituality of marriage.

Date City Place Contact Person Contact Phone Cost
Sun 8/29/10 Avon Lake Holy Spirit Office 216-334-2978 $95
Sun 11/14/10 Rocky River St. Christopher Office 216-334-2978 $95

Click below to print, fill in and mail PREP registration form  
Sunday, August 29 or Nov. 14- Led by Dr. Mike Pavlak-Psychologist>
Saturday, June 12 - Led by Bill Boomer, MA - Director, Dept for Marriage & Family Ministry>

CANA II is a marriage preparation day for couples in which one or both have been married before. 
Click here to print, fill in and mail registration form

Date City Place Contact Person Contact Phone Cost
9/11/10 Strongsville St. Joseph Office 216-334-2978 $125

 

ENGAGED ENCOUNTER is a comprehensive weekend of marriage preparation.
Visit their website for more information at www.clevelandencounter.comFor Reservations please e-mail

Date City Place Contact Person Contact Phone Cost
10/15-17/10 Avon St. Leonard Retreat Center Office 216-556-0424

$185

 

These marriage preparation Pre-Cana Days are provided for engaged couples who are marrying for the first time. 
Contact your parish first as not all parishes publicly list their Pre-Cana dates.

Date City Place Contact Person Contact Phone Cost Notes
10/16/2010

Solon

St. Rita

Sheila Rady

330-425-1829

$65

Mass, lunch, dinner

01/15/2011

Garfield Heights

St. Monica

Office

216-662-8685

$40

 

2/26/2011

Avon Lake

St. Joseph

Peggy Murphy

440-933-3152

$60

Mass and three meals

More Pre-Cana Days at Retreat Centers

Month Jesuit Retreat House - Parma
Registration Form   $75/Couple
440-884-9300
Loyola of the Lakes- Clinton
Registration Form   $70/Couple
330-896-2315
St. Patrick's - Wellington
  $55/Couple
Registration Form 2010
440-647-4375
June 2010

(All dates are Sundays)   20

13 27
July 2010 25 11 or 25 n/a
Aug 2010 15 8 1
Sep 2010 19 n/a 12
Oct 2010 24 10 3
Nov 2010 21   7

 

 

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Last update  +  31 August, 2010  

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