If you’re a Catholic experiencing the pain of divorce, we invite you to find hope and support through our Divorce Support Ministry. Using Divorced. Catholic. Now What? – a compassionate, faith-based guide grounded in Church teaching – our small group gatherings create space to ask hard questions, find peace, and begin healing with others who understand.
Open to all divorced Catholics in the Diocese of Madison, these groups are welcoming, come-as-you-are communities. You can join at any time, bring a friend, and purchase the book at the group. Light refreshments are served. Support Group Registration
Monthly Support Groups
Divorce Support Ministry
Women's Divorce Support Group
2nd Monday of the Month 6:30-8:00 p.m.
St. Maria Goretti Church 5313 Flad Ave., Madison OR St. Joseph Church (RSVP required) 1660 Endl. Blvd., Fort Atkinson OR St. John Vianney Church, Marian Hall (RSVP required) 1236 E. Racine St., Janesville
DivorcedCatholic.com is a great website that offers videos, podcasts, books, a blog, discussion forum, daily email inspirations, and the Recovering from Divorceprogram. Recovering from Divorce is offered online and includes online chat sessions and a personal coach. It can also be hosted in a parish. Visit Website
Please contact the Marriage & Family staff if you'd like to bring the 13 week Divorced. Catholic. Now What? or the Recovering from Divorce program to your parish.
The Gift of Self Program is a personal or small group program that reflects deeply on the mission and sacramentality of marriage and how one who is divorced or separated continues to live that mission authentically. The program is a journey that guides the individual through the stages of rejections, sorrow, and forgiveness to a renewal of their marital "yes" to God. Visit Website
Adult children of divorce and separation often feel alone and lost, and are searching for lasting healing and love. Leaders are looking for Catholic ministries to help support them. Visit Website
Contact
Divorce Support Ministry
Amy Klarkowski
Pre-Petition Case Advisor, Civil Marriage Initiative Coordinator & Divorce Ministry Coordinator