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Date Nights Can Strengthen Relationships

Posted on July 13, 2023 in: Marriage

Several years ago, I heard a wise Catholic priest tell a group of married couples, “Marriage is a Sacrament, parenting is not. Focus on the Sacrament first, and the children and the family will all fall into place.” That thought has stayed with me. Yes, there are times in the lives of...

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Family Summer Activities to Foster Faith

Posted on July 08, 2023 in: School News, Marriage

Summer is a beautiful time to step into creation to learn about the Creator! During these summer months, try some of these popular activities — nature walks, beach trips, service projects — to help initiate and develop faith conversations with your children. Plant seeds of faith &m...

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Marriage, Catholic, youth

Virtual Couples' Happy Hour to take place July 14th

Posted on June 27, 2023 in: Events, Marriage

The next virtual Couples’ Happy Hour will be Friday, July 14 from 7-8 P.M. Make your couple relationship a priority by joining other couples for an evening that will include a presentation on a topic relevant to today’s couples. Couples will have time to share privately on questions pert...

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Best Friends Model the Holiness of Ordinary Days of Marriage

Posted on May 18, 2023 in: Marriage

This month, my husband’s parents, Ken and Peg, celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary. What a gift they have been to my husband and me in beautifully modeling for us the holiness of the ordinary days of marriage. Both in their 90s, and experiencing the limitations of their aging bodies, t...

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Help is Available for Challenged Marriages

Posted on April 10, 2023 in: Marriage

You Can Help Your Marriage If communication in your marriage is a struggle, or things have become troubled, unloving, or uncaring, the Retrouvaille program can help. Retrouvaille provides tools to help you communicate better, resolve conflicts and rediscover why you fell in lo...

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Deepening Marital Unity With a Unicycle

Posted on March 09, 2023 in: Marriage

It was the Christmas of the unicycle. Yes, I said unicycle. For as far back as I can remember, my husband has wanted to learn how to ride a unicycle. Often at Christmas or around his birthday, he would mention his desire for one as a possible gift. I would just scoff, roll my eyes and shake my he...

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Marriage Matters: Take Time to Affirm Your Spouse's Endearing Qualities

Posted on January 12, 2023 in: Marriage

In my marriage preparation classes, I ask engaged couples to sit close to one another, hold hands, look into each other’s eyes and tell their future spouse what his or her most endearing quality is that day. When they are done sharing with one another, I ask the couples if they learned anyt...

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Anniversary Mass - Couples Have the Keys to a Sacramental Marriage

Posted on October 18, 2022 in: Marriage

The consistent thread throughout the Scriptures for the Annual Silver and Gold Anniversary Mass was the theme of persistence, perseverance, and patience. It was a thread Deacon Doug Hoffman continued to sew throughout his homily asking couples gathered at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick, &ldquo...

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Sept. 19 is Deadline to Register for Anniversary Mass

Posted on September 14, 2022 in: Events, Marriage

The September 19 deadline for registering for the 2022 Silver and Golden Jubilee Anniversary Mass is fast approaching. This is a firm date, so please register soon if you plan to attend. The Mass, which will take place October 16 at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich, is open to all couples ...

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Help is Available for Challenged Marriages

Posted on July 27, 2022 in: Marriage

You Can Help Your Marriage Do you feel alone in your marriage? Are you frustrated or angry with your spouse? Do you and your spouse argue, or have you just stopped talking to each other? Does talking about your relationship make it worse? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these qu...

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Reconnect and Renew at the Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience

Posted on June 25, 2025 in: Marriage

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Reconnect and Renew at the Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience

Couples, priests, and religious are invited to take part in the Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience, a weekend retreat focused on strengthening relationships through reflection, dialogue, and spiritual renewal. Rooted in faith, the program is centered on the real-life experiences and challenges shared by all committed partners. Event Details: August 15–17, 2025 Holy Family Retreat Center, West Hartford, CT This residential weekend offers a peaceful setting to pause, reconnect with one another, and grow in your shared journey. Apply now: wwme.org/apply ...

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