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Hope and Healing for the Divorced, Separated - June 15, 2019 in Portland, CT

Posted on May 17, 2019 in: Events

Hope and Healing for the Divorced, Separated - June 15, 2019 in Portland, CT

DUE TO LACK OF REGISTRATIONS THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

Hope and Healing for the Divorced, Separated

The Catholic Family Services Office is offering a program for Catholics experiencing the pain and hurt of losing a marriage relationship. Entitled Hope and Healing: Surviving Divorce and Separation, it will take place Saturday, June 15, 2019, from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. at St. Mary Church Hall, 45 Freestone Ave., Portland, CT.

This workshop will give you time for personal reflection, group sharing, prayer, ritual, journaling, and support with other Catholics seeking hope and healing as you gently move forward in your life.

The cost for the day is $15, which includes materials and lunch. Registration is required. To register, contact Mary-Jo McLaughlin at 860-848-2237, Ext. 312 or email at mmclaughlin@norwichdiocese.net.

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