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Marriage & Family Life
News & Updates
February 2025
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Dear Friends,
I hope this finds you well and ready to enter another Lent (which begins in less than a week!). It is a busy time for our office, and I know it's even busier for you. So this month, we'll keep this newsletter short and sweet. Please see the important info and events coming up in March below and help us spread the word to your couples, families, and individuals.
Finally, please make sure you take time this Lent for your own spiritual health. Whether that's jumping in with Emmaus 90 or going on your own retreat, make some time for you and Jesus. I'll be praying with Pope Francis' 2025 Lent Message and Pope Benedict's encyclical on Hope (to match this Jubilee Year). If you need any suggestions, try one of those! Let's not forget to pray for the Holy Father's strength and health, too.
Know that I'm praying for you - thank you for all you do to strengthen marriage and family life in our archdiocese.
- Doug
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As part of the Jubilee Year, Archbishop Grob is inviting civilly married couples to explore having their union validated in the Church. Our offices have created several resources to help your parish promote and walk with couples who approach the parish. Please share this with your pastor, and find all the files in this Dropbox folder. Promo materials are also available on the Jubilee Year webpage.
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12 Hours of Reconciliation | Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
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During the season of Lent of this Jubilee Year, Archbishop Grob has asked that the faithful of the archdiocese observe April 9 as a Day of Reconciliation, Reparation, and Fasting. On that Wednesday, area priests will be available for the sacrament of Reconciliation at 11 parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Please help promote this to your parish!
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With John A. Di Camillo
Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 8AM | $5-10
Countless lives have been saved through vital organ transplantation. People considering organ donation may not understand what "brain death" is, how it is determined in practice, and how this relates to Church teaching on vital organ donation. John will discuss the medical realities, latest medical facts and relevant moral principles alongside the Church teachings.
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Upcoming Events, News, & Links
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Our offices sponsor many events for you to receive deeper training and support to help you and your parishioners encounter Christ and be formed in ways your parish might not be able to do alone. Learn more about them below, and help us share the word to your parishioners (or come yourself!):
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Events & News from the Archdiocese
- Equip Day | March 18, 2025 | MMCPC | Register here for Equip Day - Faith Formation for All: Embracing Children with Disabilities.
- Position Changes: if your parish has changes to your catechetical staff (DREs, YMs, Adult Formation, etc.), please let us know! We want to make sure they get added to the correct email lists, and we often only know if you tell us.
Marriage Preparation Links
More Updates from Us and Our Friends
- The Catechetical Institute at Franciscan University is offering several FREE webinars to support catechists, teachers, and leaders! Here are the dates:
- Tuesday, March 4 at 1:00pm - Theology of the Body for Ages 4-10 - Part 1 (for Catholic School Teachers, Administrators, and Home Educators)
- Thursday, March 6 (pre-recorded) - Unstuck: The Healing Journey of Vocational Discernment
- Tuesday, March 11 at 12:00pm - From Surviving to Thriving: Parish Mission that Aim for Deep Renewal
- Wednesday, March 12 at 1:00pm - Unstuck: The Healing Journey of Discerning Consecrated Virginity
- Tuesday, March 18 at 1:00pm - Engaging in Battle: Helping Catholic Men Develop the Courage, Clarity, and Virtue to Serve to be Effective Witnesses
- Wednesday, March 19 at 2:30pm - Unstuck: The Healing Journey of Discerning Marriage
- Tuesday, March 25 at 1:00pm - In Spanish: Cómo responder cuando nuestros estudiantes vienen con heridas // How to Respond When Our Students Come to Us with Wounds
- Wednesday, March 26 at 1:00pm - Unstuck: The Healing Journey of Discerning Consecrated Life, Part 1
- Tuesday, April 1 at 1:00pm - Theology of the Body for Ages 4-10 - Part 2 (for Catholic School Teachers, Administrators, and Home Educators)
- Wednesday, April 2 at 1:00pm - Unstuck: The Healing Journey of Discerning the Priesthood
- Wednesday, April 9 at 1:00pm - Unstuck: The Healing Journey of Discerning Consecrated Life, Part 2
- Know someone who should be getting these emails? Email Steffany at garcias@archmil.org and we'll add you to our list!
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