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Hope and Healing for the Divorced and Separated

Posted on September 11, 2019 in: Events, Separation and Divorce Support

Hope and Healing for the Divorced and Separated

Catholic Family Services Office is offering a day for those experiencing the pain and hurt of losing a marriage relationship.

Hope and Healing: Surviving Divorce and Separation,

Saturday, November 23, from 9-2pm.
The Church of the Holy Family Parish Hall, 185 Church St., Hebron.

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 by November 12.

To register, contact Mary-Jo McLaughlin at 860-848-2237, Ext. 312 or email at mmclaughlin@norwichdiocese.net.

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