Whatever brings you to this page, we are happy to provide you with some of the resources we are familiar with.
The unfortunate and painful reality is that some couples who attempt marriage do so only to find out later that one or both parties may not have intended to enter into marriage (an exclusive, lifelong partnership of the whole of life) or they realize one or both parties did not have the freedom or ability to do so.
When this happens, disappointment and pain are inevitable for all who are impacted and grieve the dissolution of the relationship.
There are a lot of good Catholic resources available today and we hope these links connect you with resources that will bring about peace, healing, and wholeness for you or those you know and love.
May the Holy Spirit guide you to the resources needed.
Support for Troubled Marriages
If efforts have not yet been made to save the marriage, there are many successful programs that have helped couples navigate difficulties including addictions, infidelity, and separation.
- Retrouvaille: The Retrouvaille Program is for married couples struggling in their relationship. It runs regularly in our Archdiocese in both English and Spanish: www.HelpOurMarriage.org
- Very good list of resources for troubled marriages: USCCB Marriage Support: www.foryourmarriage.org/support
- Very good list of “Difficulties Married Couples Face” topics and articles: www.usccb.org/topics/marriage-and-family-life-ministries/difficulties-married-couples-face#tab--career-and-employment-issues
Divorce Support and Declaration of Nullity
- USCCB Pastoral Website with information regarding divorce including frequently asked questions and many links to resources, support programs, articles, etc.: www.foryourmarriage.org/divorce
- USCCB Website with information regarding annulments: www.usccb.org/topics/marriage-and-family-life-ministries/annulment
- USCCB website explaining the annulment process: www.foryourmarriage.org/annulments
- Archdiocese of Miami information regarding declaration of nullity: www.miamiarch.org/CatholicDiocese.php?op=Declaration_Nullity_Metropolitan_Tribunal_English
Healing for Adult Children of Divorce
- Life-Giving Wounds is a ministry that seeks to help young adults and adults with divorced and separated parents give voice to their pain and find transformative healing in Christ. It runs regularly in person (including here in Miami) and also online. For more information: www.lifegivingwounds.org
- Resource page with many links to books, resources, support: www.lifegivingwounds.org/helpful-links
