Diocese of Madison Divorce Ministry

08/07/2026

No Catholic walks through separation or divorce alone. 💛
Are you experiencing the pain of separation or divorce? You don't have to navigate this journey by yourself.

Join us for the Build a New Life Workshop — the 12-week Catholic Support & Healing Intensive offering compassionate accompaniment, practical guidance, and Christ-centered
hope for the road ahead.

Presented by Abounding Joy Ministry in partnership with the Diocese of Madison.

📅 Begins Thursday, September 3

🕗 7:00–8:30 PM CT (adjust for your time zone)

📍 Attend in person at St. Victor Church in Monroe, St. Albert the Great Church in Sun Prairie, or Immaculate Conception Parish Center in Platteville or join live via Zoom from anywhere.

Whether you're separated, divorced, discerning your next steps, or simply longing for hope, you are welcome here.

👉 Learn more and register: aboundingjoyministry.com/bnlw

08/04/2026

**TONIGHT** If you are thinking about attending the 12-week Build a New Life Workshop in the Diocese of Madison but need more information, there is a FREE informational Zoom meeting tonight. To get the Zoom link, register at www.aboundingjoyministry.com/events

07/29/2026

You are invited to participate in a life-changing, 12-week Support & Healing Program, starting in September. Online and in-person options offered. In-person locations: Christ the King Church in Monroe, Immaculate Conception Parish Center in Kieler, and St. Albert the Great Church in Sun Prairie. For more information or to register, go to: www.aboundingjoyministry.com/events

07/15/2026

The Diocese of Madison is pleased to offer the 12-week Build a New Life Workshop, a Catholic divorce healing and support program, online and at parish locations across the diocese this fall:

📍 St. Victor Catholic Church – Monroe
📍 Immaculate Conception Parish Center – Kieler
📍 St. Albert the Great Catholic Church – Sun Prairie

If you’d like to find out more about the Build a New Life workshop, register for the informational Zoom meeting at: aboundingjoyministry.com/events.

📅 Tuesday, August 4
🕖 7:00–8:00 p.m. (CDT)
💻 Online via Zoom
💙 Free to attend

Please share this post with anyone who may benefit from this ministry. You never know who may need this message of hope.

07/02/2026

Registration deadline is July 8th for the upcoming Restoration retreat. Do you know someone who could benefit from attending this retreat? Share the post or personally invite them to a day away to experience the Lord's healing and restoration. Register at: www.aboundingjoyministry.com

Restoration Retreat for the Separated & Divorced Catholics on July 11

Registration is closing soon for the July 11th Restoration Retreat for divorced or separated Catholics. The retreat offers a compassionate, hope-filled day of prayer, healing, reflection, fellowship, and encouragement for anyone navigating this journey — whether recent or many years ago. Join us Saturday, July 11th from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Monona. National speaker Carolyn Klika will lead the retreat discussions. All are welcome to attend the parish 9:00 am Mass before the retreat start time. The retreat includes Mass, lunch, inspiring presentations, and fellowship with others who understand. Bishop Donald Hying will offer the opening spiritual reflection. This retreat is co-ed and you can attend in-person or via Zoom. Registration closes July 8. Sign up now!

For more information or to register, visit: www.aboundingjoyministry.com/events

06/02/2026

We warmly invite you to attend our July 11th Restoration Retreat -- Please reach out to Amy if you need more information. We hope to see you there! RSVP to attend. [email protected]

05/18/2026

An Evening for the Separated & Divorced is a Zoom meeting for any divorced or separated Catholic in the diocese of Madison. It is led by Carolyn Klika, a divorced Catholic. Carolyn has shared her wisdom and the healing that she received following her divorce with our local group many times. She has made it her mission to help others in the same way. This meeting will be a discussion with her about what is troubling you and what struggles you are facing following a separation or divorce. To register for the May 19th event or for other resources, please visit www.aboundingjoyministry.com or for local resources including our in-person men's and women's divorce support groups, go to www.madisondiocese.org/divorceministry

02/18/2026

02/18/2026

A blessed Ash Wednesday to you all! Watch this short Lent 101 video to discover the essence of Lent.

Join Fr. Scott Bailey, a priest in the Archdiocese of Denver, as he answers some of the Internet's most asked questions about Lent. What is Lent? Why is Lent 40 days long? What should I give up for Lent? Find out the answers to these and many more questions in this episode. - Watch How to Lent here:...

02/08/2026

Lent is coming up! Do you have a plan to make this Lent extra meaningful?

Lent is right around the corner; have you made your plan yet? Use the handy graphic in this post to help you solidify your practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving! You can also find a printable PDF version of the sheet at madisondiocese.org/lenthelp.

And if you need some help brainstorming ideas, we've got you covered! The above webpage is full of links to FREE resources to help you plan out your Lenten path, whether you're trying to think of what to give up, how to pray, how to observe Lent as a family, or what to cook on Fridays. You'll also find videos, articles, and podcasts that dive into the spirituality of Lent so that you can ensure that you approach this season with the right spiritual focus.

👉 Visit our Lenten Resources page and download the Personal Lenten Plan sheet: madisondiocese.org/lenthelp

📅 And be sure to stay tuned for Bishop Hying's Lenten study, "Conquered by Christ." Resources will be available on February 16 at madisondiocese.org/lent2026!