Whether you are just beginning your life together or celebrating fifty years of marriage, every couple is invited to renew their commitment—especially after experiences of challenge, change, or trial. Here you will find real-life stories, opportunities for pastoral care, and practical resources to strengthen or rebuild your marriage at every stage of life.
Marriage-Building Events OUR LADY OF BETHESDA RETREAT HOUSE Whether you’ve been married six months or sixty years, it’s wise to “check the gauges” and make sure you are still traveling in the same direction. If your marriage is strong, it can become even stronger. If your marriage is struggling, hope and help are available. Our Lady of Bethesda offers a variety of programs providing practical and spiritual support for couples. Click here for upcoming events. MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Marriage Encounter welcomes all married couples who wish to enrich their relationship through a proven communication technique that fosters deeper sharing of feelings, hopes, fears, frustrations, and joys. Marriage Encounter weekends are offered different times throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region. For more information, visit the Worldwide Marriage Encounter at wwme-delmar.org. RETROUVAILLE(pronounced “Retro-Vie,” French for “Rediscovery”) Retrouvaille is an international community dedicated to helping couples heal and rebuild their marriages. Believing every marriage has the potential to recover and thrive, Retrouvaille offers a life-changing program led by experienced volunteers—couples whose own marriages have been strengthened through service to others. Since 1977, it has been a leader in marriage ministry.