Counseling Resources
There are many counseling resources and support groups for the separated and divorced available throughout the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. For more information or assistance, contact us below.
New Horizons - A Day of Healing: Beyond Divorce
Saturday, April 26, 2025 • 8:15 am - 4:30 pm
Whether you are still in the process of divorcing, or you have been divorced for years, this day of healing is offered to all. Explore divorce in a deeper, gentler way, including presentations that guide you in a relationship with yourself, with God, and with others.
Presenter: Marianne Skrobiak, MS, MA, LPC.
Marianne is a licensed psychotherapist with many years’ experiencein separated and divorced ministry, and author of the “Return to Life” series.
Location: Schoenstatt Sisters Retreat House, W284 N698 Cherry Ln, Waukesha, WI 53188
Cost:$50 (includes lunch). Financial assistance is available.
Note: Adults only please. People of all faiths are welcome!
Pre-registration required: archmil.regfox.com/dayofhealingregister
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, April 21, 2025
For more information about the retreat, please contact Edell Schaefer at 262-439-8690 or via e-mail at ballintra@gmail.com.
Parish-Based Support Groups
Path to Healing
St. James | 7219 S 27th St, Franklin, WI 53132-9469
Mondays (Once a Month) | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Path to Healing is a support community for those who have experienced the trauma of divorce, whether recently or years ago. The goal is to provide a welcoming space for both parish members and the surrounding community to support one another in the healing process and address the challenges that come with divorce. You are invited to join the support group at St. James and do not need to be a member of the Parish to participate.
For more information about the group or to register, please contact Steve Fluur at 414-761-0480, x113 or via e-mail at sfluur@stjames-franklin.org.
St. John Vianney | 1755 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005-5036
Thursdays (every other week) | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Single Again Divorce Ministry is a support community for those who are separated or divorced. Meetings are free, with no registration required. Come to make new friends, learn, and find healing. It is open to all men and women from any parish or none.
For more information about the group, please contact Edell Schaefer at 262-439-8690 or via e-mail at ballintra@gmail.com.
Separated & Divorced Support Group
St. Anthony on the Lake | W280N2101 Prospect Avenue, Pewaukee, WI 53072
Mondays (Once a Month) | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Separated & Divorced Support Group is a support community for individuals who are separated or divorced to offer and receive support. The group is facilitated by Deacon John Murray and his wife, Missy. This group meets monthly at St. Anthony in the bride's room. It is open to anyone.
For more information about the group, please contact Maureen Michaels at michaelsm@stanthony.cc.
Community-Based Support Groups
Washington County Separated, Divorced, and Widowed Men and Women
Kettle Moraine YMCA | 1111 W Washington Ave, West Bend, WI 53095-2433
Mondays | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm and Mondays w/ Potluck Meeting | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Washington County Separated, Divorced, and Widowed Men and Women is a support community that provides a means to share ideas, concerns, support, love, and fellowship from a Christian perspective. They have guest speakers, panel discussions, small group sharing, and other activities.
For more information about the group, contact one of the Board Members: President: Fred Chlupp 262-629-9019, Vice President: Mary Ciocarelli 262-334-3766, Treasurer: Keith Yahn 262-844-4671, Programs: Leroy Bauer at 262-338-0470 / bauerlroy@gmail.com, Board Member: Jackie Sneen 262-339-1220.
Schedule of Activities: October - December 2024 January - March 2025