Office of Life, Marriage, and Family Formation

09/10/2026

If you, your spouse, your child, or another family member is struggling and needs help, our local Catholic Charities has faith-informed counselors across the diocese taking appointments. Learn more: www.ccfwsb.org/counseling

You don't have to solve everything today. Start with connection. Start with one person. Start with one conversation. Connection can be the beginning of hope.

If you or a loved one is struggling and needs help, we have faith-informed counselors taking appointments. Learn more: www.ccfwsb.org/counseling

09/02/2026

We pray for those involved in service to the poor, suffering, and vulnerable, that we may recognize Christ in the poor and respond with generous hearts to all who suffer. 🙏🏽

Learn more at diocesefwsb.org/synod

09/01/2026

08/20/2026

The experience of divorce can feel especially isolating. Leaders from area parishes with the support of the diocese have collaborated to offer a Surviving Divorce group. Surviving Divorce will help you work through the emotional upheaval of divorce, find personal healing and hope, and discover a deeper understanding of God’s love for you.

This Surviving Divorce group is rooted in the Catholic tradition, but anyone navigating divorce is welcome to participate.

Register at the link: saintv.org/DS

08/18/2026

We will not have an "Ava's grace" support group gathering in August but will resume our usual schedule next month, on Wednesday, September 16 at 7:00 PM (Eastern Time).

08/18/2026

Every abortion involves the death of a child and harm to the mother. Now with easier access to abortion pills, the abortion rate is tragically climbing, along with increased health risks.

The Food and Drug Administration has enabled a nationwide mail-order abortion industry by allowing abortion pills to be prescribed in telehealth appointments and sold both at neighborhood pharmacies and online, circumventing state laws that protect life in the womb. This leaves women vulnerable to suffering an abortion alone at home, without any medical supervision. It also sets up additional opportunities for exploitation by violent partners or human traffickers.

From now through the end of October, Respect Life Month, the USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities is inviting Catholics to join a focused effort of prayer and action to stop the spread of abortion pills. In addition to invoking the intercession of St. Joseph, Defender of Life, participants can learn about the danger of abortion pills, and can send messages to pharmacies and pharmaceutical companies that are involved.