Separated and Divorced Catholics

Office of Family Life
Jeff Heinzen,
Director Phone - 608.791.2673
Fax - 608.788.8413
email: familylife@dioceseoflacrosse.com

Few experiences in life are more painful than the estrangement of a marital relationship.  Whether you are experiencing conflict within your marriage, are separated, are divorced, or are seeking an annulment we want to walk by your side because Christ wants to walk by your side in your pain. 

Help for couples who are struggling and looking for healing in their relationship

A lifeline for Married Couples.  Retrouvaille is a Program to Help Couples Heal and Renew their own Marriage Relationship. The word Retrouvaille, simply means 'rediscovery'. The program offers the chance to rediscover yourself, your spouse, and a loving relationship in your marriage. 10's of 1000's headed for divorce have successfully saved their marriages by attending. Retrouvaille is a not spiritual retreat, not a sensitivity group, not a seminar, not a social gathering.

Click Here for further Retrouvaille Weekend opportunities and Helpful Links

Click on “Helpful Links” on the bar across the top of the Retrouvaille page to check out many articles and books recommended for general and specific marriage problems.

Before You Divorce

Before You Divorce will help you step back from the emotional turmoil you now face to take an objective view of how divorce (if you select that path) will affect your life in several different areas: Emotional, Physical, Financial, Legal, Children and family, Spiritual.

Help for those who need information about receiving a declaration of nullity (an annulment)

The Diocese of La Crosse Matrimonial Tribunal is eager to address any questions or concerns one may have about the annulment process. In addition to their contact information, the Matrimonial Tribunal web page provides a detailed outline of what one can expect when they submit a petition for a possible annulment. Visit their page to learn more about this unique, and often misunderstood, ministry of healing.

Web page for the Diocesan Marriage Tribunal

Description of the annulment process from the Marriage Tribunal

Help for those who are separated or divorced and are seeking healing for themselves and their children

The purpose of the Beginning Experience ministry is to help divorced, separated and widowed men and women-and children of divorce, parental separation and death-heal the grief of their loss and free them once again to love themselves, others and God. These individuals, in turn, offer a better quality of life to all those with whom they come in contact.

Since 1974, NACSDC has been committed to the healing and recovery of those who have experienced separation and divorce. We also realize that people experiencing other sources of pain—whether widowed, never married, or single parents for any reason—may benefit from the programs we offer and the services we provide.

The Association for Adult Children of Divorced Parents is an organization designed to aid children of divorce develop strong healthy relationships and beat the odds against them by making their marriages work.