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The Office of Marriage and Family Life for the Diocese of Duluth, in collaboration with other diocesan and community ministries is devoted to building up the Body of Christ by promoting a Catholic vision that celebrates and encourages the sacredness of love, marriage, family and the dignity of every human life from conception to natural death.
Never tire of firmly speaking out in defense of life from conception. Christ is with you: BE NOT AFRAID.
- Saint Pope John Paul II
Precious babies continue to lose their lives in their mothers' wombs, and newly pregnant moms often receive misinformation. Abortions happen weekly in the "WE Building for Women" abortion clinic in Duluth. From September 27 - November 5, 2023, you are invited to participate and support 40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil and Fasting to End Abortion. You are needed to give public witness by peacefully praying from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 32 E. First Street, Duluth, MN 55802. Parishes are also strongy encouraged to take on a block of time, each week, for several hours or for a half-day. You can sign up for prayer hours/block at 40daysforlife.com/duluth or contact Kathy Cory-Whitmyer, BSN, RN, at [email protected] or (218) 390-8560. God's innocent little children need our prayers and voices.
Engaged Weekends are part of the preparation for couples as they approach the Sacrament of Matrimony.
Each Engaged Weekend varies slightly in content, and beginning and ending times. The weekend is typically all day on Saturday, ending after dinner, and Sunday morning until mid-day. Accommodations are not included, however, if you travel a distance and need a place to stay, contact Betsy Kneepkens at (218) 724-9111 and we will do our best to find a place with gender-specific housing for weekend attendees.
Although weekend content varies, click here to view a sample schedule.
Alternative Options for Engaged Weekend Retreat
Attending an Engaged Weekend is part of the preparational process for the reception of the Sacrament of Matrimony. The Duluth Diocese offer 3-4 opportunities a year and strongly encourages couples to attend one of these weekends. Because of family commitments and/or work, the Duluth Diocese dates don't always accommodate every couples' needs. If you are unable to make the Duluth Diocese dates, with the approval of the preparing clergy, the listings below may be options that will satisfy the retreat portion of the preparation process.
If an in-person Engaged Weekend is not possible, here is an online course available to couples of the Diocese of Duluth:
Big Sandy Camp in McGregor, July 28-30
In need of hope and help for your struggling marriage? Retrouvaille is an international Catholic movement that holds retreats and aftercare support for couples striving to rebuild their relationship. For information about their organization and a link to dates and retreat locations can be found on the link below
https://www.helpourmarriage.org/
2830 E. Fourth St., Duluth, MN 55812