Support for the Divorced or Separated Catholics
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Ministry to Separated and Divorced Catholics
“I earnestly call upon pastors and the whole community of the faithful to help the divorced and with solicitous care, to make sure that they do not consider themselves as separated from the Church… Let the Church pray for them, encourage them and show herself a merciful mother and thus sustain them in faith and hope.”
-Pope John Paul II, On the Family, #84“Nothing – not even divorce or death – can place limits on God’s love.” -USCCB, Follow the Way of Love, pg. 5
Things to Know About Divorce and Annulments- Divorced/remarried Catholics are not excommunicated.
- Annulments do not cost thousands of dollars.
- Someone married for a long time can get an annulment.
- Someone with children can get an annulment.
- Annulments do not take years to process and do not have to be processed in Rome.
- Your “ex” does not need to cooperate in the annulment process
Things to Know About Divorce and Parish Life
- Separated/divorced Catholics are welcome at Mass and Church activities.
- Separated/divorced Catholics can be sponsors at Baptism and Confirmation.
- Separated/divorced Catholics can receive the sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation.
- Separated/divorced Catholics can have their children baptized and receive other sacraments.
Support Groups
Divorced or separated Catholics seeking support can contact Deacon Pat Kennedy, 215-901-8446 or [email protected].
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St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation
Are you struggling with family relationships?Abandonment * Relationship Challenges * Depression * Divorce * Death * Parenting * Loss of Faith *
Job Loss * Sickness * Marriage Enrichment * Pro-life Issues
"We offer Pastoral Accompaniment for Families in Crisis through the spiritual works of mercy."**We are not licensed counselors or therapists but offer our prayer, care, listening ear, and the guidance of the Church.
We offer many resources on the website and in person, as well as free pastoral consultation with a Mercedarian Father.
Visit our website to find the help that fits your needs.
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Retrouvaille
REDISCOVER THE LOVE IN YOUR MARRIAGE
Tens of thousands of couples have healed their marriages through Retrouvaille (pronounced Retro-vy), which provides help for marriage problems, difficulties, or crises. Couples learn to build communication skills and to increase intimacy. Many marriages are saved and/or dramatically strengthened through Retrouvaille.
Events take place multiple times per year in the Philadelphia archdiocese. Visit our website for more information and to find the next retreat weekend: www.helpourmarriage.org
Or call 215-766-3944 or 800-470-2230
All inquiries strictly confidential.
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Excellent Resources on FORMED
Are you on FORMED, the Catholic video website? If not, you can easily sign up on our Home page! Or go to formed.org/signup.
St. Jude has purchased an account, so that FORMED costs you nothing! Just choose St. Jude Chalfont as the church option.
FORMED contains fantastic content of all kinds, including the following, specifically for issues involving divorce.
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