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Marriage & Family Life
News & Updates
March 2025
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Dear Friends,
This week I am in Lafayette, LA attending the Marriage Catechumenate Summit with a few other leaders from our diocese. These summits are small gatherings of leaders from across the county to unpack, discuss, and actualize Pope Francis' call for a "Marriage Catechumenate." You can read about the first Summit here, and about the Marriage Catechumenate in general here.
Please pray for us, as we pray for you! I look forward to sharing the fruit of this gathering in the coming months.
In Christ,
Doug
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April 26 | Schoenstatt Retreat Center, Waukesha
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The Archdiocese of Milwaukee will host a retreat day for those who have experienced divorce or separation on April 26.
Whether they are still in the process of divorcing, or have been divorced for years, this day of healing is offered to all. Explore divorce in a deeper, gentler way, including presentations that guide a relationship with one's self, with God, and with others.
Please help us promote this event at your parish using the materials at this link.
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Looking for a great Lenten devotion for couples and families? Check out this Stations of the Cross for Marriages & Families from the For Your Marriage website!
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Ministry leaders please share the below message with your parish and school families!
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Is your daughter ready to learn about menstrual cycles and periods? It may surprise you that for most girls preparation should occur between ages 9-11!
While the average age of menarche is still around age 12, research shows: girls who are adequately informed and equipped prior to their first period will have much less anxiety and a more positive experience.
Plus girls who learn about period early are better able to be compassionate, understanding, and helpful towards friends who may get their period first!
Check out this free download to see if your daughter is showing any if the obvious signs that it's time to learn!
And if you're ready to jump in, check out Cycle Prep: a parent daughter course which parents agree has helped prepare their daughter and themselves for a first period together! Two local group sessions are taking place this spring in West Bend and Kenosha through generous sponsorship of the Catholic Stewardship Appeal. You can also explore the at home self paced option.
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April 9 | Hours of Reconciliation
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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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Men of Christ and Women of Christ are hosting The Passion of the Christ on Palm Sunday and Good Friday. Please join us as we experience this powerful film on the big screen. The movie will be shown a the Marcus Hillside Theater in Delafield. Register below!
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May 22-26 | Lake Geneva, WI
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Our friends at the Domestic Church Movement have a retreat coming up in Lake Geneva in May! Learn more about this movement and how to sign up below.
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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
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, 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
- Tuesday, April 8 at 1:00pm - *For Diocesan Officials* Part I: Giving Strong On-Going Ministry Formation in an Effective, Affordable, and Local-Attuned Way: Changing your Diocese with the Catechetical Institute
- Wednesday, April 9 at 1:00pm - Unstuck: The Healing Journey of Discerning Consecrated Life, Part 2
- Tuesday, April 22 at 1:00pm - Springs in the Desert: Accompanying those Struggling with Infertility
- Tuesday, April 29 at 1:00pm - In Spanish: Como cultivar un corazon misionero en la juventud // How to Cultivate a Missionary Heart in Young People
- Know someone who should be getting these emails? Email Steffany at garcias@archmil.org and we'll add you to our list!
- 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.
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