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Warmer days, vacations, graduations, weddings, and outdoor celebrations are upon us, reminding us of the profound importance of family time. These moments can be highly anticipated and help to bring us closer together, reinforcing our bonds and creating a tapestry of shared experiences that will shape our families. In a fast-paced world that often pulls us in different directions, we find comfort and strength in family. The laughter, shared experiences, and even the challenges we face together are what strengthen our family ties, reminding us that no matter where life takes us, we are united by our love for one another and our shared values...

National Marriage Week is February 7-14, and World Marriage Day is Sunday, Feb. 9. We pray that couples and parish families will focus on building a culture of life and love that begins with supporting and promoting holy marriages. This year's theme is "Marriage: Source of Hope, Spring of Renewal. Pursue a Lasting Love!"

In all the Dioceses of the United States of America, January 22nd shall be observed as a particular day of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and of penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts ...

The Diocese of Kalamazoo wants to help couples continue the Eucharistic Revival in their own Domestic Church... For details click here --- La Diócesis de Kalamazoo quiere ayudar a las parejas a continuar el Avivamiento Eucarístico en su propia Iglesia Doméstica... Para más detalles haga clic aquí ---

Mary trusted in God's promise. She continues to lead us to Jesus. She invites us, to pray the Rosary as a family. Her message is always one of hope and peace. How does Mary see your family? Join us at the CFLA conference and find out more...

Please contact us for ideas on how you can celebrate your marriage or the married couples at your parish or utilize one of the resources here.../// Comuníquese con nosotros para obtener ideas sobre cómo puede celebrar su matrimonio o las parejas casadas en su parroquia o utilizar uno de los recursos aquí.

The 2024 diocesan marriage formation weekends for engaged couples are now open...The  Joy-Filled Marriage process is a comprehensive marriage program rooted in virtues as well as the Theology of the Body. The program incorporates rich Catholic theology with sound psychology. More information, click here...

Love Beyond Words (El amor mas allá de las palabras) is an at-home one-week retreat for couples - to help celebrate National Marriage Week 2024. In English and Spanish. Find out more...

Para las parejas que prefieran vivir un retiro de formación matrimonial virtual (en línea) - por razones de distancia y tiempo; favor de ver el siguiente enlace del programa que se ofrece en español - o bilingüe también...

Online parish certification course for clergy, family life directors, and parish marriage prep coordinators. The online certification training includes core content, bonus content and ongoing support from our Parish Support Team.

Celebrate and reverence God's vision of human sexuality...

La familia como “iglesia doméstica” es un lugar de encuentro con Cristo dentro de la comunidad de una familia cristiana en particular, un lugar donde cada miembro de la familia tiene un papel importante. En otras palabras, la “misión” de la familia en la tarea de la evangelización es ser lo que es llamada a ser, esto es, vivir al diario como familia cristiana, o, como lo dijo a menudo San Juan Pablo II, “¡Familias, sean lo que son!”

Here are some helpful tips on how to grow in holiness, as a couple... The adventure of a lifetime (Marriage) has many ups and downs. As Catholics we are called to give of ourselves to each other as Christ gave/gives to His bride, the Church (all of us!) Click here to learn how...

“Marriage Is the Icon of God’s Love” - cherish your beloved spouse (husbands and wives) and make time during Lent (or any time) to have a spiritual retreat in your own home... on your own time... Click here for details.

The 2nd World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, which will be celebrated on Sunday, July 24, 2022 - will officially begin this year's National NFP Awareness Week. We know that the joy of our Catholic faith is transmitted from generation to generation by our grandparents... How can we celebrate our elderly and grandparents throughout this year's NFP week, too? Check out some ideas here

We invite men and women who are widowed, to join in conversation, prayerful support, and sharing of ideas to walk with one another in faith. We offer gatherings once a month - typically - on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.

The Diocese of Kalamazoo - Secretariat for Parish Life & Lay Leadership, has been selected as a 2022 Catholic Marriage Initiative (CMI) Fund Grant Recipient! With a goal of "Investing in Marriage", the CMI Fund was established to dramatically increase the availability of and participation in high quality Catholic Marriage Ministries throughout the United States. The Grant proposal we submitted has been found to exemplify the sort of efforts these investors consider worthy of their funding.

"Called to the Joy of Love" "Llamados a la Alegria del Amor" is the 2022 theme for celebrating National Marriage Week. The observances of National Marriage Week (Feb. 7-14) and World Marriage Day (Sunday, Feb. 13) are an opportunity to focus on building a culture of life and love that begins with supporting and promoting marriage and the family.

En colaboración con varias oficinas de pastoral familiar en Michigan y Ohio, hemos creado estas herramientas para celebrar familias durante este tiempo dedicado a familias anticipando el Congreso Mundial de Familias en Junio 2022.