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Surviving and Thriving
Marriage is meant to last a lifetime. Most engaged couples approach their wedding days fully believing and intending this. Sadly, however, too many hearts and homes end up experiencing the pain of divorce. This often brings about unexpected and unimaginable heartache, questions, and challenges. Is healing possible? Yes! That’s the good news this program offers.
Surviving Divorce - Hope and Healing for the Catholic Family is a program designed to bring hope and healing to those who have experienced the pain and loneliness of a broken marriage. It is for the newly separated and divorced and those still struggling with issues many years later. It will help them answer their questions, restore hope, and begin authentic healing. This workshop uses the curriculum developed and hosted by Rose Sweet, “Surviving Divorce” features experts Dr. Ray Guarendi, Ph.D., Fr. Donald Calloway, M.I.C., Fr. Steve Porter, S.T.L., Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J., and Christopher West. It also includes personal testimonies of Catholic men and women who have experienced the breakdown of their families. They courageously share their stories with heart, humor, and wisdom. As they witness to their pain and the healing power of Christ in their lives, participants will laugh, cry, and identify with their journeys from hearthache to healing.
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Parish Based Programs
The Diocese of Pittsburgh, and many of its parishes, also offers broader ministries of support to the divorced and separated. Diocesan outreach comes through other parish based programs.
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Finding help and healing - for adults
DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Don’t go through separation or divorce alone
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Divorce Care for Kids
Helping your Children Heal from the Hurt of Separation and Divorce DivorceCare for Kids is a special group to help children heal from the hurt caused by the separation or divorce of their parents. At the weekly DC4K group meetings, kids make friends with other kids who understand how they feel and can relate to the things they are going through because of the divorce of their parents. Best of all, children will learn how God’s love can strengthen them and help turn tears to hope and joy!
The DC4K group meets weekly in 13-week cycles. Games, crafts, activities, music and DVD dramas are all combined to create a fun atmosphere where children feel comfortable and accepted. DC4K is designed for children ages 5-12 years and meetings are on Monday evenings from 7:00-8:45 PM. Pre-registration is not required.
Anyone who has questions, would like to find out where the group is currently meeting or would like more information should contact Erik Palmer at 412-491-5511 or email: rerikpalmer@gmail.com
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Beginning Experience
The Beginning Experience of Pittsburgh supports those who have suffered the loss of a loved one through death, divorce, or separation in the Southwestern Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio areas.
Beginning Experience