Providing emotional and spiritual support for those going through, or who have already experienced, separation or divorce. Please know that the Church is here for you.
The Chancellor’s Office for the Diocese of Rockville Centre
The Office of the Chancellor (or “Chancery”) is concerned with the official documents, including the archives, of the diocese, especially of the Diocesan Bishop. The Chancellor is the principal Notary of the Diocese, and the ordinary Notary for the official documents issued by the Diocesan Bishop.
Diocese of Rockville Centre Tribunal
It is the role of the Diocesan Tribunal to hear the cases of those who are divorced and who are petitioning the Church to make judgment on the possible invalidity of their marriage, due to some impediment, inadequate consent or the inability to fulfill the duties of the married state. The Tribunal makes every effort to carry out its pastoral ministry in this process.
Catholics Seeking An Annulment
Authors Joseph and Linda Sclafani work in remarriage ministry with the Diocese of St. Petersburg, Fla. This book reflects their years of experience in that field and resulted from their diocesan remarriage preparation program. The book is a suitable, hands-on resource for a parish or diocesan remarriage process. A couple might pick it up on their own before or after the wedding.
Remarriage in the Catholic Church: A Couple’s Guide
"We [bishops] understand the pain of those for whom divorce seemed the only recourse...We urge them to make frequent use of the sacraments, especially the Sacraments of Holy Eucharist and Reconciliation…We encourage divorced persons who wish to marry in the Catholic Church to seek counsel about the options that exist to remedy their situation, including the suitability of a declaration of nullity when there is no longer any hope of reconciliation of the spouses."
- USCCB, Marriage: Love and Life in the Divine Plan, 2009
Divorced & Separated Support Groups
Providing emotional and spiritual support for those going through, or who have already experienced, separation or divorce.
Marriage Resources
Theology of the Body – Christopher West
Theology of the Body Institute
In this video, we'll look at how John Paul II's Theology of the Body provides compelling, eye-opening, life-changing answers to these questions and more. Ever ask yourself questions like "Who am I?", "Why am I here?", "How can I be happy?", "Why do I have all these longings in my body and soul?" and "What am I supposed to do with them?". "What does it mean to be a man?", "What does it mean to be a woman?", "What does it mean to be human?".
Why God Gave us Bodies? - Fr. Mike Schmitz
Ascension Presents
A brief overview of the Theology of the Body via some key elements to help us to understand “Why God gave us Bodies?”. This explores that we were created for so much more and out of love.
Beloved: Finding Happiness in Marriage
Formed
BELOVED uncovers the mystery and the meaning of the sacrament of marriage. What if marriage is more than you think it is? What if God has woven into the very fabric of your humanity a purposeful need and desire that can only be fulfilled in your marriage? BELOVED invites all couples to experience firsthand the wonder, mystery, and joy behind that first "I do" ... whether you said it last year or many years ago.
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Why is NFP (Natural Family Planning) the answer?
The world of pregnancy and family planning can be overwhelming. Luckily, with the wisdom of pro-life OBGYN Dr. Monique Ruberu, mothers can confidently approach their fertility and come to know the beautiful way their bodies work. Tune into Dr. Monique’s talk about the importance of family planning and why contraception is not the answer.
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Divorced and Separated Video Resources
The Truth About Annulments
Ascension Presents
Fr. Mark-Mary talks about annulments: what they are, why you would get one, and some pastoral advice on divorce.
What is the Church doing for children of divorced parents? - Chris Stefanick
FORMED
Life-Giving Wounds. It’s a ministry spearheading the movement of pastoral care to Catholics with divorced parents or separated families. If you’ve had to deal with divorce in your own family or know someone who has, this episode will give you hope.
The Most Effective (and Most Difficult) Marriage Advice - Dr. Edward and Beth Sri
Ascension Presents
If you've tried to improve your marriage, you've probably sought advice. "How to Argue Well with Your Spouse," "How to Discover Your Spouse's Love Language," "How to Get Him/Her What He/She Really Wants." The list goes on, but after years of marriage (and many pieces of good advice), spouses find that all the advice in the world doesn't quite make your relationship "perfect". The best piece of advice that Beth and Edward Sri have to give might be one of the most difficult ones, but it will put you on track to make your love for one another "perfect".
Catholic Guide to Sex and Intimacy - Dr. Edward and Beth Sri
Dr. Edward Sri and his wife Beth share some insights from their own marriage and St. John Paul II's wisdom on how to adopt a uniquely Catholic approach to intimacy in the sexual embrace.
Overcoming Pornography Addiction
Pornography addiction has severe and detrimental effects on marriages. The resources below provide information and support.
Covenant Eyes
Internet Accountability and Filtering Resources to break from pornography
Reclaim Sexual Health
Catholic online Recovery and resource program.
Catholic Church Teaching on Pornography
Resources and information from the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops