The Office of Marriage and Family Life serves the parishes and the people of the Archdiocese of New Orleans in their work to promote a culture of life and love through ministry to families.   
 

We have a number of resources to help engage and married couples as well as to support Catholic family life. If you cannot find what you are looking for call us at 504-861-6243 or email us at [email protected]. 
 

AUTHENTIC CATHOLIC ACCOMPANIMENT

A Social & Discussion for Pastoral Ministers
in the Archdiocese of New Orleans

Friday, August 26, 2022

6:30 PM : Wine, Beer, and Appetizer Social
7:00 – 8:30 PM : Presentation and Discussion
St. Luke the Evangelist Church (910 Cross Gates Blvd., Slidell)

“Accompaniment” is not just a buzzword in ministry today; it’s the hope of the Church. But walking with people in the midst of their joys and sorrows and helping them see where God is present in those moments is not easy.

The Office of Marriage and Family Life invites all ministry leaders in the Archdiocese (Priests, Deacons, Marriage and Family Life ministry leaders, Catechetical Leaders, Catechists, Teachers, and anyone involved in any Pastoral Ministry) to a night of networking, conversation, and support in their work of authentic pastoral accompaniment.

Chris O’Neill, Director of the Office of Marriage and Family Life, and Ann Koshute, Professor of Theology and Founder of Springs in the Desert, will discuss how careful attention to the teachings of the Church united with compassionate listening and deep empathy to people facing complex, delicate, and difficult real-world life experiences is the path we are all called to walk. Come hear how lessons learned from ministry to those facing infertility provides a “case study” in pastoral accompaniment for ministry leaders engaged in all areas of pastoral ministry.

For more information and to RSVP, contact the Office of Marriage and Family Life: 504-861-6243 or e-mail at [email protected].
 

BELONGING: A RETREAT FOR WOMEN IN A SEASON OF INFERTILITY

Saturday, August 27
St. Pius X Church, New Orleans
8:00 AM Mass & Retreat from 9 AM - 3 PM

The Archdiocese of New Orleans Office of Marriage and Family Life and Springs in the Desert are partnering to offer a one-day retreat for women on Saturday, August 27 at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Wherever you are on the path of infertility, we invite you to join us for reflections on different aspects of the infertility experience, to receive encouragement and some practical suggestions for strengthening your relationship with God and your spouse, and to pray and share community with others on this same path. The cost of the retreat is $15 and a light breakfast and lunch are included.
 
For more information and to register, visit their website linked here.