Abounding Joy Ministry

💛 A gentle reminder — our Abounding Joy Catholic Divorce Support Group meets TOMORROW, Tuesday, June 16th at 8:00 PM ET on Zoom.

If you're walking through separation or divorce and could use a safe, prayerful space to breathe, share, and be heard — this is for you. Each gathering is confidential, rooted in faith, and led by Catholic Divorce Healing Coach Carolyn Klika Catino.

You don't have to have it all together to show up. You just have to show up. 🙏

✨ This session is FREE — register to receive your Zoom link:
https://www.aboundingjoyministry.com/event-details/abounding-joy-catholic-divorce-support-group-2-tuesdays-month-8pm-et-8

"I came feeling overwhelmed and left with peace and hope I hadn't felt in years."

All are welcome — whether you're newly separated, divorced long ago, or simply seeking healing and community.

Abounding Joy Catholic Divorce Support Group (2 Tuesdays/month @ 8pm ET). | Abounding Joy A Christ-centered, compassionate gathering for separated and divorced Catholics seeking healing, encouragement, and community. This online support group offers prayer, reflection, and coaching with Catholic Divorce Healing Coach, Carolyn Klika Catino.

The grief of a broken marriage doesn't just go away.

Maybe you're still in the thick of it — the decisions, the loneliness, the fear of what comes next.

Or maybe it's been years. You've kept going. But there are still places in your heart that ache, and you're not sure anyone really understands that.

You are not alone. And you don't have to keep carrying this by yourself.

On Saturday, July 11th, we invite you to the RESTORATION Retreat — a warm, prayerful day created specifically for those navigating separation, divorce, or the painful uncertainty surrounding their marriage.

Sponsored by the Diocese of Madison and Abounding Joy Ministry.

This isn't a lecture.
It isn't a place where you'll be judged or forced to share.

It's simply a place to rest — and find some joy.

A place to bring your questions, your pain, your fears, and your hopes before Christ. Together we'll spend the day in prayer, reflection, teaching, and community.

IN-PERSON OR ONLINE (Registration required)

✦ Opening spiritual reflection by Bishop Donald Hying
✦ 9:00 am Mass | 10:00 am–4:30 pm Retreat (CDT)
✦ Immaculate Heart of Mary, Marian Hall — or join us online
✦ Lunch & materials provided

No masks. No pretending. No pressure.

Save your spot or register to receive a Zoom link:
https://www.aboundingjoyministry.com/event-details/restoration-retreat-hope-healing-for-the-separated-divorced

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No Catholic walks through separation or divorce alone. 🙏

Diocese of Madison Divorce Ministry

If you missed our online event yesterday, there’s still time to join us tomorrow for our Evening for the Separated & Divorced – West Coast.

This Catholic evening is designed to offer support, healing, hope, and encouragement for those who are before, during, or after divorce. You are not alone.

🕊️ A Catholic Night of Support, Healing & Encouragement
📅 Tomorrow Evening | Thursday, May 21
🕖 7:00 PM Pacific | 8:00 PM Mountain | 9:00 PM Central

Hosted by Abounding Joy Ministry and co-sponsored by 16+ participating dioceses.

Registration is still open:
https://www.aboundingjoyministry.com/events

Diocese of Orange Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Archdiocese of San Francisco Amarillo Diocese Diocese of Oakland Diocese of Sioux City Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau Diocese of Saint Cloud Diocese of Madison Divorce Ministry

On Part II of the 𝘓𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘊𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦 podcast from Human Life International, Colleen Maxwell and I had a powerful and much-needed conversation about the silent exodus hollowing out our pews and our families.

We discussed the annulment process, why so many divorced Catholics fall away from the faith, and how the Church can respond with both truth and compassion.

So many people are carrying deep wounds, confusion, and isolation. If we want to help bring them home, we have to be willing to walk with those in pain while speaking the truth with mercy, clarity, and love.

I’m grateful for the opportunity to be part of this discussion.

Watch here:

Why So Many Divorced Catholics Fall Away from the Faith — And How We Can Respond Is there a place for divorced Catholics in the Catholic Church? Many people feel overlooked, misunderstood, or unsure where to turn — and almost no one talks...

It was a real gift to join 𝘍𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘯 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 with Joanne Fox on Siouxland Catholic Radio to share my story and talk about Abounding Joy Ministry’s upcoming 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 & 𝘋𝘪𝘷𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘥 on May 19 and May 21. 🤍

I’m especially grateful that these gatherings are being co-sponsored by the Diocese of Sioux City and 15+ dioceses across the country—such a beautiful sign of the Church coming together to accompany those walking through separation and divorce. 🌿

If you’d like to listen to the conversation, you can find it here:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2021132/episodes/19146912

Faith in Action—Healing from divorce with Carolyn Kilka, May 11, 2026 - Faith In Action with Joanne Fox Carolyn Kilka, the presenter for "Abounding Joy," an online, faith-based opportunity to help with healing for separated and divorced individuals, May 19 and May 21. This program replays at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 16. Faith in Action is brought to you...

I’m grateful to have joined Human Life International
and Colleen Maxwell on the “Living a Culture of Life” podcast for Part I of our conversation: “Catholic Marriage Crisis: How to Save Your Marriage (Reaching Couples Before Divorce)."

We explored some of the real challenges Catholic marriages are facing today, common misconceptions about marriage and divorce, the beauty of sacramental marriage, and practical ways couples can begin to rebuild trust, strengthen communication, and grow in faith together.

Thank you, Colleen, for the thoughtful conversation and for your faithful work in promoting a true culture of life and family.

🎧 Watch Part I here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRx45WrFZmo

Part II airs next Thursday, and we’ll continue the conversation on healing, hope, and practical support for struggling marriages.

💬 I’d love to hear from you: what do you think is the biggest challenge facing marriages today?

Catholic Marriage Crisis: How to Save Your Marriage (Reaching Couples Before Divorce) Is your Catholic marriage in crisis? Are you wondering what the Church teaches about separation and divorce — or whether your marriage relationship can still...

I’m excited to share that in May, I’m offering two Evenings for the Separated & Divorced, created as a gentle, supportive space for healing, encouragement, and practical next steps.

Choose the time that works best for you:
📅 May 19 at 8:00 PM EDT
📅 May 21 at 7:00 PM PDT
💻 Online via Zoom

If you haven't attended before, these evenings are designed to meet you where you are—with compassion, clarity, and hope. No matter where you are in your faith journey—whether you feel disconnected from the Church or are deeply engaged—you are welcome here. You belong.

We are grateful to have 16+ dioceses co-sponsoring these evenings, and many people are finding real encouragement and healing through this time together.
If you know someone who might benefit, feel free to share this with them and "bring" a friend.

💙 Find understanding
🙏 Experience healing
📖 Receive resources
🙏 Get prayer support
🕊 Get straight answers

👉 Register to receive the Zoom link:
https://www.aboundingjoyministry.com/events

You are not forgotten. There is still hope, and there is still a path forward.

The "Silent Exodus" isn't a theory—it’s happening in our pews every Sunday.

When a Catholic family experiences divorce, they often feel they no longer have a home in the Church. If you missed our April training, now is the time to join the Priests, Deacons, and Diocesan Directors who are already implementing the 4-Step Divorce Ministry Pastoral Pathway.
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📍 Abounding Joy Training: Clarity, Compassion, & Confidence
🗓 May 13 & 14 (Virtual)
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This 2.5-hour professional development session is designed for clergy, parish staff, and laity to move from “coping” with family breakdown to providing true Healing and Restoration.
✨ You will walk away with:
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🧰 THE COMPREHENSIVE TOOLKIT
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Master core pillars of divorce recovery, including:
• Identity Restoration through Theology of the Body
• Relationship Mediation for high-conflict de-escalation
• Sacramental Clarity on Canon Law
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✝️ THE TRUTH & MISSION
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A framework rooted in faithful Church teaching and a clear strategy to turn “Survivors” into “Architects” of their Faith.
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📋 TURNKEY SYSTEMS
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Ready-to-use programs for gathering, guiding, and transforming your separated and divorced parishioners—without adding a heavy administrative burden to your staff.
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📅 Choose the session that fits your schedule (and invite your parish team!):
🕐 May 13 | 1:00–3:30 PM EDT (Afternoon Session)
🌙 May 14 | 7:30–10:00 PM EDT (Evening Session)
🔗 Register Here:
www.aboundingjoyministry.com/events
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Join the growing cohort of leaders from 50+ dioceses who have already committed to this standard of care.
This isn’t just a workshop—it’s the national blueprint for reclaiming our families and ensuring that no one is lost from the life of the Church.

Don't let another family drift away. Let’s build a Church that truly cares for the “Whole Person.”