Resources

Separation or divorce is never part of the plan. Even when necessary, separation or divorce carries complicated emotions and is often accompanied by immense grief and pain. Please know that you are not alone. The Archdiocese of Saint Boniface offers support, encouragement, and resources as you pass through this difficult transition to a new life with hope and healing. Please also visit: Archdiocese of Saint Boniface - Ministry to Divorced and Separated 

Support Programs

In the Beginning…Coping with Life Alone is a one-day introductory program offered by Beginning Experience via video conference tecnology (e.g., Zoom). It is designed to help those who are grieving the loss of a spousal relationship due to death, divorce or separation. The program helps the participants begin to deal with the loss and focus on what lies ahead. It is a day of support for those who are seeking hope and healing. While it is intended to assist those newly grieving, all are welcome to attend.

Dates and registration information here: In the Beginning...Coping with Life Alone ONLINE (one-day) - Beginning Experience

Surviving Divorce: Hope and Healing for the Catholic Family was created 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. Offered as an self-directed online course or a 12-week In-Person Series at the Archdiocese of Saint Boniface.

For information on dates and registration for the In-Person Series, please contact Marie at the Office of Marriage, Family and Life: 204-594-0274 or mfl@archsaintboniface.ca

Counseling and Support Services

Counseling

The Marriage, Family and Life Office at the Archdiocese of Saint Boniface can offer suggestions of professionals and organizations that can journey with you in a way that is respectful of your faith life.

Please email mfl@archsaintboniface.ca to request a List of Therapists and Mentors who are Catholic, Christian & 'Catholic-Friendly'.

Websites

  • DivorceCare is a nondenominational, Bible-based support program.  They have a particular ministry, “Surviving the Holidays” which is useful during that stressful time.

  • Divorced Catholic provides a variety of resources including workshops, books and daily reflections.  

  • Journey of Hope contains both free and commercial resources to help Catholics who have experienced divorce.

  • The St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation offers prayerful accompaniment to individuals and families affected by divorce. They offer free consultations with Spiritual Moderator/priest.

Video Presentations

With thanks to the Archdiocese of Vancouver for sharing these videos from their series of presentations from 'Hope, Healing, and Belonging'.

Books

 

 

Secretary-Notary

Alice LeCunff

Telephone: 204-594-0267

Email: alecunff@archsaintboniface.ca

Other Marriage Tribunal Offices in Manitoba:

Regina Regional Tribunal Saint Boniface Branch
Archdiocese of Saint Boniface
151, de la Cathédrale Avenue
Winnipeg  MB  R2H 0H6
204-237-9851

Archdiocese of Winnipeg
1495 Pembina Highway
Winnipeg  MB  R3T 2C6
204-452-2227

Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Winnipeg
233 Scotia Street
Winnipeg  MB  R2V 1V7
204-338-7801

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