Anxious about their marriage relationship.

Alone or distant from their partner.

Disillusioned or bored in their marriage.

Without the time or desire to communicate.

Experiencing coldness or conflict.

Frustrated, hurt or angry with their partner.

Unable to see how to change their situation.

The program can help couples who decide to do something positive about their marriage as they try to work at rediscovering each other in a new and positive way. It is for couples who finally realise that their pain and problems in their relationship will not ease unless they are willing to work at it themselves.

If your marriage needs re-focusing, please call us. Help is available. If you and your spouse want your marriage to work and are willing to put in your best effort - then we invite you, even urge you, to attend. If you are thinking of separation or divorce or you are already separated, but want to try again - then we believe Retrouvaille can help. If you know of a couple who might need help, please tell them about Retrouvaille and encourage them to contact us. They are probably desperately looking for help and don't know where to turn to find it. Although Retrouvaille is a Catholic program, we welcome couples of other faith expressions. However, as it is designed to help marriages, we do not recommend it to those who are unmarried and have chosen to 'live together'.

Retrouvaille is a live-in weekend and post weekend program for married couples. The emphasis is on a new technique of communication between a husband and wife. During the weekend, a series of in-depth presentations are given to you and other couples like yourselves. Each presentation, given by one of three married couples and a priest, focuses on a specific area of a marriage relationship. After each presentation, you will have a chance to reflect on it by yourself, then discuss it with your spouse in complete privacy. The weekend is not a spiritual retreat, not a sensitivity group, not a seminar, nor is it a social gathering. You will, however be encouraged, to put the past behind you and start 'rediscovering' one another again. The weekend is not a 'miracle cure', therefore, post-weekend sessions have been designed to continue the marriage renewal begun on the weekend. These follow-ups review earlier concepts in greater depth, present new ones and help you apply these concepts to your own marriage.

No couple is ever denied the chance to heal and renew their marriage because they lack the finance. This concern should not influence your decision to come to Retrouvaille. On the weekend, you will be asked to make an anonymous donation to help lighten our expenses. This one donation covers both the expenses of the weekend and all the follow- up sessions. A small fee is requested when you register for the program to confirm your meals and accommodation.

HOW CAN YOU GET MORE INFORMATION ?

You can learn more about the program by calling