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Support Group - New Orleans (Sept. 17 - Nov. 12)
The New Orleans chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting a support group on the following dates:
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5
Nov. 12
The first and last meetings (September 17 and November 12) will be held in in person in the first floor meeting room and chapel of the Archdiocesan Chancery Office building at 7887 Walmsley Avenue, New Orleans 70125 (next door to the Notre Dame Seminary). The rest of the meetings will be by Zoom. A zoom link will be provided when you register.
All sessions will meet at 7:00 p.m.
There is no cost to be part of the Support Group. However, each participant will need a copy of the book and the workbook.
If you have any questions about the small group or the New Orleans chapter, please reach out to Emily Lannan at emilylannan22@gmail.com, or call the Office of Marriage and Family Life at 504-861-6243.
Support Group - Austin (Oct. 25 - Jan. 24)
The Austin chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting a hybrid support group with two “in-person” gatherings and seven “zoom” sessions. In-person sessions will take place at the beautiful Cedarbrake Retreat Center.
It will take place on the following dates:
October 25, 1 - 3:30pm CST (in-person at Cedarbrake)
October 29, 8 - 9:15pm CST
November 5, 8 - 9:15pm CST
November 12, 8 - 9:15pm CST
November 19, 8 - 9:15pm CST
December 3, 8 - 9:15pm CST
December 10, 8 - 9:15pm CST
January 14, 8 - 9:15pm CST
January 24, 1 - 3:30pm CST (in-person at Cedarbrake)
This support group will be reading and discussing the Life-Giving Wounds Book, and each participant will be given a support-group specific workbook; both of these are different than the retreat guide you received if you made a previous retreat. All (18+) are welcome, whether you attended a past retreat or not.
Note: if you don’t have time to read the book, then don’t worry as there will also be summaries of the topics at each meeting, so come even if you can’t read the book or miss a week!
Cost is $50 if you don’t have the book; $25 if you already have it. Please try to register by October 25 so the materials can be given to you on time; if you have to miss October 25th’s session or you register late, then it will be mailed to you.
To register click below.
Fall Online Retreat (Oct 1 - Nov 12)
Life-Giving Wounds Online Retreat (Fall 2025)
A multi-week online retreat for adults (18+) whose parents are divorced or separated. Journey with peers through a Christ-centered path of healing—from uncovering the wound to embracing your identity as God’s beloved. Includes live talks, guided journaling, music, prayer resources, print materials, and access to a private online community.
Runs weekly on Wednesdays, October 1–November 12, 2025 (8:15–10:00 p.m. ET), plus a bonus Visio Divina session on November 6.
Held via Zoom. Early bird pricing available; scholarships offered. All participants receive mailed retreat materials.
Support Group - Boise (Sept. 18 - Jan. 22)
The Boise chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting a support group on the following dates:
Sept. 18, 2025: Session 1: In-person gathering at St. Mark’s, Boise; meal provided
Oct. 2, 2025: Session 2: Virtual Support Meeting
Oct. 16, 2025: Session 3: Virtual Support Meeting
Oct. 30, 2025: Session 4: Virtual Support Meeting
Nov. 13, 2025: Session 5: Virtual Support Meeting
Dec. 4, 2025: Session 6: Virtual Support Meeting
Dec. 18, 2025: Session 7: Virtual Support Meeting (with a mental health counselor)
Jan. 8, 2026: Session 8: Virtual Support Meeting
Jan. 22, 2026: Session 9: In-person restaurant gathering
All sessions will meet from 6:00 to 7:15 p.m. Materials will be provided, and there is no cost for the group.
If you are interested, contact Trish Campana at 208-350-7555 or tcampana@rcdb.org.
Support Group - San Francisco and San Diego (Oct. 23 - Nov. 20)
The Archdiocese of San Francisco, the Diocese of San Diego, and the Diocese of Orange are hosting a joint online support group this fall. Join other adult children of divorce or separation for a virtual support group.
Possible topics include siblings, vulnerability, identity, Church teaching on marriage/family, dating, marriage/parenting expectations.
Support groups will place every Thursday from October 23 to November 20, at 7:00 P.M. PT.
October 23
October 30
November 6
November 13
November 20
For questions, registration, and additional information, visit the link below.
LGW Happy Hour + Concert at Baltimore Basilica
Life Giving Wounds invites you to a special evening of fellowship and sacred music at the Baltimore Basilica – America’s First Cathedral on Saturday, November 1st.
LGW Happy Hour | 6:00–7:15 PM
Concert | 8:00 PM – Mahler’s Titan Symphony No. 1 & Duruflé’s Requiem
Why this concert? For many adult children of divorce, music has a unique power to express both struggle and healing. Mahler’s Titan wrestles with life’s storms, while Duruflé’s Requiem offers a deep sense of peace and hope—making this evening especially meaningful for our community.
Children 12 & under are free
Discounts for students & religious
Please purchase your concert tickets and RSVP for the LGW Happy Hour by October 10th:
● Tickets: https://bit.ly/BBMahler
● Happy Hour RSVP: RSVP here
Come for fellowship, stay for the music, and be renewed in spirit.
Support Group - Fargo (Oct. 6 - Dec. 1)
The Fargo chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting a virtual support group on the following dates:
October 6
October 13
October 20
October 27
November 3
November 10
November 17
November 24
December 1
All sessions will meet from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Participants will need the Life-Giving Wounds Workbook, the Life-Giving Wounds book, and journal.
If you are interested, please sign up at fargodiocese.net/lgw-sg.
Support Group - Wichita (Nov. 3 - Dec. 17)
The Wichita chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting an in-person support group at Christ the King Catholic Church on the following dates:
November 3
November 17
December 1
December 15
All sessions will meet from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
If you are interested, please email life-givingwounds@catholicdioceseofwichita.org to RSVP.
Support Group - Kansas City (Sept. 9 - Dec. 2)
The Kansas City chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting an in-person support group at Good Shepherd Catholic Church Romero Chapel on the following dates:
September 9
September 23
October 7
October 21
November 4
November 18
December 2
This support group will be reading and discussing Primal Loss: The Now-Adult Children of Divorce Speak by Leila Miller.
All sessions will meet from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. The cost to attend the group is $20.
If you are interested, please complete the form at the link below.
Support Group - New Orleans (Sept. 17 - Nov. 12)
The New Orleans chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting a support group on the following dates:
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5
Nov. 12
The first and last meetings (September 17 and November 12) will be held in in person in the first floor meeting room and chapel of the Archdiocesan Chancery Office building at 7887 Walmsley Avenue, New Orleans 70125 (next door to the Notre Dame Seminary). The rest of the meetings will be by Zoom. A zoom link will be provided when you register.
All sessions will meet at 7:00 p.m.
There is no cost to be part of the Support Group. However, each participant will need a copy of the book and the workbook.
If you have any questions about the small group or the New Orleans chapter, please reach out to Emily Lannan at emilylannan22@gmail.com, or call the Office of Marriage and Family Life at 504-861-6243.
Support Group - Austin (Oct. 25 - Jan. 24)
The Austin chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting a hybrid support group with two “in-person” gatherings and seven “zoom” sessions. In-person sessions will take place at the beautiful Cedarbrake Retreat Center.
It will take place on the following dates:
October 25, 1 - 3:30pm CST (in-person at Cedarbrake)
October 29, 8 - 9:15pm CST
November 5, 8 - 9:15pm CST
November 12, 8 - 9:15pm CST
November 19, 8 - 9:15pm CST
December 3, 8 - 9:15pm CST
December 10, 8 - 9:15pm CST
January 14, 8 - 9:15pm CST
January 24, 1 - 3:30pm CST (in-person at Cedarbrake)
This support group will be reading and discussing the Life-Giving Wounds Book, and each participant will be given a support-group specific workbook; both of these are different than the retreat guide you received if you made a previous retreat. All (18+) are welcome, whether you attended a past retreat or not.
Note: if you don’t have time to read the book, then don’t worry as there will also be summaries of the topics at each meeting, so come even if you can’t read the book or miss a week!
Cost is $50 if you don’t have the book; $25 if you already have it. Please try to register by October 25 so the materials can be given to you on time; if you have to miss October 25th’s session or you register late, then it will be mailed to you.
To register click below.
Fall Online Retreat (Oct 1 - Nov 12)
Life-Giving Wounds Online Retreat (Fall 2025)
A multi-week online retreat for adults (18+) whose parents are divorced or separated. Journey with peers through a Christ-centered path of healing—from uncovering the wound to embracing your identity as God’s beloved. Includes live talks, guided journaling, music, prayer resources, print materials, and access to a private online community.
Runs weekly on Wednesdays, October 1–November 12, 2025 (8:15–10:00 p.m. ET), plus a bonus Visio Divina session on November 6.
Held via Zoom. Early bird pricing available; scholarships offered. All participants receive mailed retreat materials.
Support Group - San Francisco and San Diego (Oct. 23 - Nov. 20)
The Archdiocese of San Francisco, the Diocese of San Diego, and the Diocese of Orange are hosting a joint online support group this fall. Join other adult children of divorce or separation for a virtual support group.
Possible topics include siblings, vulnerability, identity, Church teaching on marriage/family, dating, marriage/parenting expectations.
Support groups will place every Thursday from October 23 to November 20, at 7:00 P.M. PT.
October 23
October 30
November 6
November 13
November 20
For questions, registration, and additional information, visit the link below.
MD/DC Support Group
This hybrid support group will consist of 2 in-person sessions and 7 online sessions. Here is the schedule:
In-Person Orientation and Holy Hour: Saturday, September 27, 2025, 9:00-11:30 AM (Pope Francis Center, Landover Hills, MD)
Online: Thursdays, Oct. 9 and 23, Nov. 6 and 20, Dec. 4 and 18, Jan. 8, 7:30-9:00 PM
In-Person Wrap-up with Confessions and Mass: Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, 9:00-11:30 AM (Pope Francis Center, Landover Hills, MD)
Registration fee: $150 for adults ages 26+ or $100 for adults ages 18-25 (includes the book Life-Giving Wounds: A Catholic Guide to Healing for Adult Children of Divorce or Separation, the accompanying workbook, and a journal)
Registration can be found here.
Retreat - Denver
The Denver chapter of Life-Giving Wounds will host their annual retreat at the Annunciation Heights retreat center in Estes Park.
Questions? Contact local co-coordinators Beth Sri and Deacon Don Weiss: lgwdenverco@gmail.com
Support Group - Fargo (Oct. 6 - Dec. 1)
The Fargo chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting a virtual support group on the following dates:
October 6
October 13
October 20
October 27
November 3
November 10
November 17
November 24
December 1
All sessions will meet from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Participants will need the Life-Giving Wounds Workbook, the Life-Giving Wounds book, and journal.
If you are interested, please sign up at fargodiocese.net/lgw-sg.
Support Group - New Orleans (Sept. 17 - Nov. 12)
The New Orleans chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting a support group on the following dates:
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5
Nov. 12
The first and last meetings (September 17 and November 12) will be held in in person in the first floor meeting room and chapel of the Archdiocesan Chancery Office building at 7887 Walmsley Avenue, New Orleans 70125 (next door to the Notre Dame Seminary). The rest of the meetings will be by Zoom. A zoom link will be provided when you register.
All sessions will meet at 7:00 p.m.
There is no cost to be part of the Support Group. However, each participant will need a copy of the book and the workbook.
If you have any questions about the small group or the New Orleans chapter, please reach out to Emily Lannan at emilylannan22@gmail.com, or call the Office of Marriage and Family Life at 504-861-6243.
Support Group - Austin (Oct. 25 - Jan. 24)
The Austin chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting a hybrid support group with two “in-person” gatherings and seven “zoom” sessions. In-person sessions will take place at the beautiful Cedarbrake Retreat Center.
It will take place on the following dates:
October 25, 1 - 3:30pm CST (in-person at Cedarbrake)
October 29, 8 - 9:15pm CST
November 5, 8 - 9:15pm CST
November 12, 8 - 9:15pm CST
November 19, 8 - 9:15pm CST
December 3, 8 - 9:15pm CST
December 10, 8 - 9:15pm CST
January 14, 8 - 9:15pm CST
January 24, 1 - 3:30pm CST (in-person at Cedarbrake)
This support group will be reading and discussing the Life-Giving Wounds Book, and each participant will be given a support-group specific workbook; both of these are different than the retreat guide you received if you made a previous retreat. All (18+) are welcome, whether you attended a past retreat or not.
Note: if you don’t have time to read the book, then don’t worry as there will also be summaries of the topics at each meeting, so come even if you can’t read the book or miss a week!
Cost is $50 if you don’t have the book; $25 if you already have it. Please try to register by October 25 so the materials can be given to you on time; if you have to miss October 25th’s session or you register late, then it will be mailed to you.
To register click below.
Fall Online Retreat (Oct 1 - Nov 12)
Life-Giving Wounds Online Retreat (Fall 2025)
A multi-week online retreat for adults (18+) whose parents are divorced or separated. Journey with peers through a Christ-centered path of healing—from uncovering the wound to embracing your identity as God’s beloved. Includes live talks, guided journaling, music, prayer resources, print materials, and access to a private online community.
Runs weekly on Wednesdays, October 1–November 12, 2025 (8:15–10:00 p.m. ET), plus a bonus Visio Divina session on November 6.
Held via Zoom. Early bird pricing available; scholarships offered. All participants receive mailed retreat materials.
Support Group - Boise (Sept. 18 - Jan. 22)
The Boise chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting a support group on the following dates:
Sept. 18, 2025: Session 1: In-person gathering at St. Mark’s, Boise; meal provided
Oct. 2, 2025: Session 2: Virtual Support Meeting
Oct. 16, 2025: Session 3: Virtual Support Meeting
Oct. 30, 2025: Session 4: Virtual Support Meeting
Nov. 13, 2025: Session 5: Virtual Support Meeting
Dec. 4, 2025: Session 6: Virtual Support Meeting
Dec. 18, 2025: Session 7: Virtual Support Meeting (with a mental health counselor)
Jan. 8, 2026: Session 8: Virtual Support Meeting
Jan. 22, 2026: Session 9: In-person restaurant gathering
All sessions will meet from 6:00 to 7:15 p.m. Materials will be provided, and there is no cost for the group.
If you are interested, contact Trish Campana at 208-350-7555 or tcampana@rcdb.org.
Support Group - San Francisco and San Diego (Oct. 23 - Nov. 20)
The Archdiocese of San Francisco, the Diocese of San Diego, and the Diocese of Orange are hosting a joint online support group this fall. Join other adult children of divorce or separation for a virtual support group.
Possible topics include siblings, vulnerability, identity, Church teaching on marriage/family, dating, marriage/parenting expectations.
Support groups will place every Thursday from October 23 to November 20, at 7:00 P.M. PT.
October 23
October 30
November 6
November 13
November 20
For questions, registration, and additional information, visit the link below.
Retreat - San Francisco
The San Francisco chapter of Life-Giving Wounds will host the second of two annual retreats in 2025, at the Vallambrosa Center.
Questions? Contact local organizer Ed Hopfner: HopfnerE@sfarch.org
Retreat - Cincinnati
The Life-Giving Wounds traveling retreat team will host a launch retreat in Cincinnati in collaboration with St. Xavier Church. Registration and additional information can be found here.
Questions? Contact the local organizers at ternst@stxchurch.org.
Support Group - Wichita (Nov. 3 - Dec. 17)
The Wichita chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting an in-person support group at Christ the King Catholic Church on the following dates:
November 3
November 17
December 1
December 15
All sessions will meet from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
If you are interested, please email life-givingwounds@catholicdioceseofwichita.org to RSVP.
Support Group - Fargo (Oct. 6 - Dec. 1)
The Fargo chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting a virtual support group on the following dates:
October 6
October 13
October 20
October 27
November 3
November 10
November 17
November 24
December 1
All sessions will meet from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Participants will need the Life-Giving Wounds Workbook, the Life-Giving Wounds book, and journal.
If you are interested, please sign up at fargodiocese.net/lgw-sg.
Support Group - Kansas City (Sept. 9 - Dec. 2)
The Kansas City chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting an in-person support group at Good Shepherd Catholic Church Romero Chapel on the following dates:
September 9
September 23
October 7
October 21
November 4
November 18
December 2
This support group will be reading and discussing Primal Loss: The Now-Adult Children of Divorce Speak by Leila Miller.
All sessions will meet from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. The cost to attend the group is $20.
If you are interested, please complete the form at the link below.
Support Group - Austin (Oct. 25 - Jan. 24)
The Austin chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting a hybrid support group with two “in-person” gatherings and seven “zoom” sessions. In-person sessions will take place at the beautiful Cedarbrake Retreat Center.
It will take place on the following dates:
October 25, 1 - 3:30pm CST (in-person at Cedarbrake)
October 29, 8 - 9:15pm CST
November 5, 8 - 9:15pm CST
November 12, 8 - 9:15pm CST
November 19, 8 - 9:15pm CST
December 3, 8 - 9:15pm CST
December 10, 8 - 9:15pm CST
January 14, 8 - 9:15pm CST
January 24, 1 - 3:30pm CST (in-person at Cedarbrake)
This support group will be reading and discussing the Life-Giving Wounds Book, and each participant will be given a support-group specific workbook; both of these are different than the retreat guide you received if you made a previous retreat. All (18+) are welcome, whether you attended a past retreat or not.
Note: if you don’t have time to read the book, then don’t worry as there will also be summaries of the topics at each meeting, so come even if you can’t read the book or miss a week!
Cost is $50 if you don’t have the book; $25 if you already have it. Please try to register by October 25 so the materials can be given to you on time; if you have to miss October 25th’s session or you register late, then it will be mailed to you.
To register click below.
Support Group - San Francisco and San Diego (Oct. 23 - Nov. 20)
The Archdiocese of San Francisco, the Diocese of San Diego, and the Diocese of Orange are hosting a joint online support group this fall. Join other adult children of divorce or separation for a virtual support group.
Possible topics include siblings, vulnerability, identity, Church teaching on marriage/family, dating, marriage/parenting expectations.
Support groups will place every Thursday from October 23 to November 20, at 7:00 P.M. PT.
October 23
October 30
November 6
November 13
November 20
For questions, registration, and additional information, visit the link below.
MD/DC Support Group
This hybrid support group will consist of 2 in-person sessions and 7 online sessions. Here is the schedule:
In-Person Orientation and Holy Hour: Saturday, September 27, 2025, 9:00-11:30 AM (Pope Francis Center, Landover Hills, MD)
Online: Thursdays, Oct. 9 and 23, Nov. 6 and 20, Dec. 4 and 18, Jan. 8, 7:30-9:00 PM
In-Person Wrap-up with Confessions and Mass: Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, 9:00-11:30 AM (Pope Francis Center, Landover Hills, MD)
Registration fee: $150 for adults ages 26+ or $100 for adults ages 18-25 (includes the book Life-Giving Wounds: A Catholic Guide to Healing for Adult Children of Divorce or Separation, the accompanying workbook, and a journal)
Registration can be found here.
Support Group - Fargo (Oct. 6 - Dec. 1)
The Fargo chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting a virtual support group on the following dates:
October 6
October 13
October 20
October 27
November 3
November 10
November 17
November 24
December 1
All sessions will meet from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Participants will need the Life-Giving Wounds Workbook, the Life-Giving Wounds book, and journal.
If you are interested, please sign up at fargodiocese.net/lgw-sg.
Support Group - Fargo (Oct. 6 - Dec. 1)
The Fargo chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting a virtual support group on the following dates:
October 6
October 13
October 20
October 27
November 3
November 10
November 17
November 24
December 1
All sessions will meet from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Participants will need the Life-Giving Wounds Workbook, the Life-Giving Wounds book, and journal.
If you are interested, please sign up at fargodiocese.net/lgw-sg.
Support Group - Wichita (Nov. 3 - Dec. 17)
The Wichita chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting an in-person support group at Christ the King Catholic Church on the following dates:
November 3
November 17
December 1
December 15
All sessions will meet from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
If you are interested, please email life-givingwounds@catholicdioceseofwichita.org to RSVP.
Support Group - Kansas City (Sept. 9 - Dec. 2)
The Kansas City chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting an in-person support group at Good Shepherd Catholic Church Romero Chapel on the following dates:
September 9
September 23
October 7
October 21
November 4
November 18
December 2
This support group will be reading and discussing Primal Loss: The Now-Adult Children of Divorce Speak by Leila Miller.
All sessions will meet from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. The cost to attend the group is $20.
If you are interested, please complete the form at the link below.
Support Group - Austin (Oct. 25 - Jan. 24) (Copy)
The Austin chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting a hybrid support group with two “in-person” gatherings and seven “zoom” sessions. In-person sessions will take place at the beautiful Cedarbrake Retreat Center.
It will take place on the following dates:
October 25, 1 - 3:30pm CST (in-person at Cedarbrake)
October 29, 8 - 9:15pm CST
November 5, 8 - 9:15pm CST
November 12, 8 - 9:15pm CST
November 19, 8 - 9:15pm CST
December 3, 8 - 9:15pm CST
December 10, 8 - 9:15pm CST
January 14, 8 - 9:15pm CST
January 24, 1 - 3:30pm CST (in-person at Cedarbrake)
This support group will be reading and discussing the Life-Giving Wounds Book, and each participant will be given a support-group specific workbook; both of these are different than the retreat guide you received if you made a previous retreat. All (18+) are welcome, whether you attended a past retreat or not.
Note: if you don’t have time to read the book, then don’t worry as there will also be summaries of the topics at each meeting, so come even if you can’t read the book or miss a week!
Cost is $50 if you don’t have the book; $25 if you already have it. Please try to register by October 25 so the materials can be given to you on time; if you have to miss October 25th’s session or you register late, then it will be mailed to you.
To register click below.
Support Group - Boise (Sept. 18 - Jan. 22)
The Boise chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting a support group on the following dates:
Sept. 18, 2025: Session 1: In-person gathering at St. Mark’s, Boise; meal provided
Oct. 2, 2025: Session 2: Virtual Support Meeting
Oct. 16, 2025: Session 3: Virtual Support Meeting
Oct. 30, 2025: Session 4: Virtual Support Meeting
Nov. 13, 2025: Session 5: Virtual Support Meeting
Dec. 4, 2025: Session 6: Virtual Support Meeting
Dec. 18, 2025: Session 7: Virtual Support Meeting (with a mental health counselor)
Jan. 8, 2026: Session 8: Virtual Support Meeting
Jan. 22, 2026: Session 9: In-person restaurant gathering
All sessions will meet from 6:00 to 7:15 p.m. Materials will be provided, and there is no cost for the group.
If you are interested, contact Trish Campana at 208-350-7555 or tcampana@rcdb.org.
MD/DC Support Group
This hybrid support group will consist of 2 in-person sessions and 7 online sessions. Here is the schedule:
In-Person Orientation and Holy Hour: Saturday, September 27, 2025, 9:00-11:30 AM (Pope Francis Center, Landover Hills, MD)
Online: Thursdays, Oct. 9 and 23, Nov. 6 and 20, Dec. 4 and 18, Jan. 8, 7:30-9:00 PM
In-Person Wrap-up with Confessions and Mass: Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, 9:00-11:30 AM (Pope Francis Center, Landover Hills, MD)
Registration fee: $150 for adults ages 26+ or $100 for adults ages 18-25 (includes the book Life-Giving Wounds: A Catholic Guide to Healing for Adult Children of Divorce or Separation, the accompanying workbook, and a journal)
Registration can be found here.
Support Group - Austin (Oct. 25 - Jan. 24)
The Austin chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting a hybrid support group with two “in-person” gatherings and seven “zoom” sessions. In-person sessions will take place at the beautiful Cedarbrake Retreat Center.
It will take place on the following dates:
October 25, 1 - 3:30pm CST (in-person at Cedarbrake)
October 29, 8 - 9:15pm CST
November 5, 8 - 9:15pm CST
November 12, 8 - 9:15pm CST
November 19, 8 - 9:15pm CST
December 3, 8 - 9:15pm CST
December 10, 8 - 9:15pm CST
January 14, 8 - 9:15pm CST
January 24, 1 - 3:30pm CST (in-person at Cedarbrake)
This support group will be reading and discussing the Life-Giving Wounds Book, and each participant will be given a support-group specific workbook; both of these are different than the retreat guide you received if you made a previous retreat. All (18+) are welcome, whether you attended a past retreat or not.
Note: if you don’t have time to read the book, then don’t worry as there will also be summaries of the topics at each meeting, so come even if you can’t read the book or miss a week!
Cost is $50 if you don’t have the book; $25 if you already have it. Please try to register by October 25 so the materials can be given to you on time; if you have to miss October 25th’s session or you register late, then it will be mailed to you.
To register click below.
Support Group - Wichita (Nov. 3 - Dec. 17)
The Wichita chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting an in-person support group at Christ the King Catholic Church on the following dates:
November 3
November 17
December 1
December 15
All sessions will meet from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
If you are interested, please email life-givingwounds@catholicdioceseofwichita.org to RSVP.
Support Group - Boise (Sept. 18 - Jan. 22)
The Boise chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting a support group on the following dates:
Sept. 18, 2025: Session 1: In-person gathering at St. Mark’s, Boise; meal provided
Oct. 2, 2025: Session 2: Virtual Support Meeting
Oct. 16, 2025: Session 3: Virtual Support Meeting
Oct. 30, 2025: Session 4: Virtual Support Meeting
Nov. 13, 2025: Session 5: Virtual Support Meeting
Dec. 4, 2025: Session 6: Virtual Support Meeting
Dec. 18, 2025: Session 7: Virtual Support Meeting (with a mental health counselor)
Jan. 8, 2026: Session 8: Virtual Support Meeting
Jan. 22, 2026: Session 9: In-person restaurant gathering
All sessions will meet from 6:00 to 7:15 p.m. Materials will be provided, and there is no cost for the group.
If you are interested, contact Trish Campana at 208-350-7555 or tcampana@rcdb.org.
MD/DC Support Group
This hybrid support group will consist of 2 in-person sessions and 7 online sessions. Here is the schedule:
In-Person Orientation and Holy Hour: Saturday, September 27, 2025, 9:00-11:30 AM (Pope Francis Center, Landover Hills, MD)
Online: Thursdays, Oct. 9 and 23, Nov. 6 and 20, Dec. 4 and 18, Jan. 8, 7:30-9:00 PM
In-Person Wrap-up with Confessions and Mass: Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, 9:00-11:30 AM (Pope Francis Center, Landover Hills, MD)
Registration fee: $150 for adults ages 26+ or $100 for adults ages 18-25 (includes the book Life-Giving Wounds: A Catholic Guide to Healing for Adult Children of Divorce or Separation, the accompanying workbook, and a journal)
Registration can be found here.
SEEK Conference - Dallas and Columbus
We’re especially excited to meet alumni, supporters, and friends of Life-Giving Wounds in person! Stop by our booth (locations TBD) to reconnect, share how God has been working in your life, and meet others who share this mission.
Planning to attend? Contact Alex (Dallas) or Erin (Columbus) — we’d love to make sure you’re included in any meetups or group photos!
Support Group - Boise (Sept. 18 - Jan. 22)
The Boise chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting a support group on the following dates:
Sept. 18, 2025: Session 1: In-person gathering at St. Mark’s, Boise; meal provided
Oct. 2, 2025: Session 2: Virtual Support Meeting
Oct. 16, 2025: Session 3: Virtual Support Meeting
Oct. 30, 2025: Session 4: Virtual Support Meeting
Nov. 13, 2025: Session 5: Virtual Support Meeting
Dec. 4, 2025: Session 6: Virtual Support Meeting
Dec. 18, 2025: Session 7: Virtual Support Meeting (with a mental health counselor)
Jan. 8, 2026: Session 8: Virtual Support Meeting
Jan. 22, 2026: Session 9: In-person restaurant gathering
All sessions will meet from 6:00 to 7:15 p.m. Materials will be provided, and there is no cost for the group.
If you are interested, contact Trish Campana at 208-350-7555 or tcampana@rcdb.org.
MD/DC Support Group
This hybrid support group will consist of 2 in-person sessions and 7 online sessions. Here is the schedule:
In-Person Orientation and Holy Hour: Saturday, September 27, 2025, 9:00-11:30 AM (Pope Francis Center, Landover Hills, MD)
Online: Thursdays, Oct. 9 and 23, Nov. 6 and 20, Dec. 4 and 18, Jan. 8, 7:30-9:00 PM
In-Person Wrap-up with Confessions and Mass: Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, 9:00-11:30 AM (Pope Francis Center, Landover Hills, MD)
Registration fee: $150 for adults ages 26+ or $100 for adults ages 18-25 (includes the book Life-Giving Wounds: A Catholic Guide to Healing for Adult Children of Divorce or Separation, the accompanying workbook, and a journal)
Registration can be found here.
Support Group - Austin (Oct. 25 - Jan. 24)
The Austin chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting a hybrid support group with two “in-person” gatherings and seven “zoom” sessions. In-person sessions will take place at the beautiful Cedarbrake Retreat Center.
It will take place on the following dates:
October 25, 1 - 3:30pm CST (in-person at Cedarbrake)
October 29, 8 - 9:15pm CST
November 5, 8 - 9:15pm CST
November 12, 8 - 9:15pm CST
November 19, 8 - 9:15pm CST
December 3, 8 - 9:15pm CST
December 10, 8 - 9:15pm CST
January 14, 8 - 9:15pm CST
January 24, 1 - 3:30pm CST (in-person at Cedarbrake)
This support group will be reading and discussing the Life-Giving Wounds Book, and each participant will be given a support-group specific workbook; both of these are different than the retreat guide you received if you made a previous retreat. All (18+) are welcome, whether you attended a past retreat or not.
Note: if you don’t have time to read the book, then don’t worry as there will also be summaries of the topics at each meeting, so come even if you can’t read the book or miss a week!
Cost is $50 if you don’t have the book; $25 if you already have it. Please try to register by October 25 so the materials can be given to you on time; if you have to miss October 25th’s session or you register late, then it will be mailed to you.
To register click below.
MD/DC Support Group
This hybrid support group will consist of 2 in-person sessions and 7 online sessions. Here is the schedule:
In-Person Orientation and Holy Hour: Saturday, September 27, 2025, 9:00-11:30 AM (Pope Francis Center, Landover Hills, MD)
Online: Thursdays, Oct. 9 and 23, Nov. 6 and 20, Dec. 4 and 18, Jan. 8, 7:30-9:00 PM
In-Person Wrap-up with Confessions and Mass: Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, 9:00-11:30 AM (Pope Francis Center, Landover Hills, MD)
Registration fee: $150 for adults ages 26+ or $100 for adults ages 18-25 (includes the book Life-Giving Wounds: A Catholic Guide to Healing for Adult Children of Divorce or Separation, the accompanying workbook, and a journal)
Registration can be found here.
Support Group - Boise (Sept. 18 - Jan. 22)
The Boise chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting a support group on the following dates:
Sept. 18, 2025: Session 1: In-person gathering at St. Mark’s, Boise; meal provided
Oct. 2, 2025: Session 2: Virtual Support Meeting
Oct. 16, 2025: Session 3: Virtual Support Meeting
Oct. 30, 2025: Session 4: Virtual Support Meeting
Nov. 13, 2025: Session 5: Virtual Support Meeting
Dec. 4, 2025: Session 6: Virtual Support Meeting
Dec. 18, 2025: Session 7: Virtual Support Meeting (with a mental health counselor)
Jan. 8, 2026: Session 8: Virtual Support Meeting
Jan. 22, 2026: Session 9: In-person restaurant gathering
All sessions will meet from 6:00 to 7:15 p.m. Materials will be provided, and there is no cost for the group.
If you are interested, contact Trish Campana at 208-350-7555 or tcampana@rcdb.org.
Support Group - Austin (Oct. 25 - Jan. 24)
The Austin chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting a hybrid support group with two “in-person” gatherings and seven “zoom” sessions. In-person sessions will take place at the beautiful Cedarbrake Retreat Center.
It will take place on the following dates:
October 25, 1 - 3:30pm CST (in-person at Cedarbrake)
October 29, 8 - 9:15pm CST
November 5, 8 - 9:15pm CST
November 12, 8 - 9:15pm CST
November 19, 8 - 9:15pm CST
December 3, 8 - 9:15pm CST
December 10, 8 - 9:15pm CST
January 14, 8 - 9:15pm CST
January 24, 1 - 3:30pm CST (in-person at Cedarbrake)
This support group will be reading and discussing the Life-Giving Wounds Book, and each participant will be given a support-group specific workbook; both of these are different than the retreat guide you received if you made a previous retreat. All (18+) are welcome, whether you attended a past retreat or not.
Note: if you don’t have time to read the book, then don’t worry as there will also be summaries of the topics at each meeting, so come even if you can’t read the book or miss a week!
Cost is $50 if you don’t have the book; $25 if you already have it. Please try to register by October 25 so the materials can be given to you on time; if you have to miss October 25th’s session or you register late, then it will be mailed to you.
To register click below.
Spanish Retreat - DC/MD
The next Spanish retreat will be held on Feb. 21, 2026 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m at St. Mary Catholic Church in Landover Hills, MD.
Details and registration coming soon.
Online Spring Support Group (Feb. 26 - April 16)
The 2026 Online Spring Support group will take place on Thursday evenings Feb. 26 through April 16, with the the exception of Holy Thursday (April 2).
Details and registration information coming soon.
Online Spring Support Group (Feb. 26 - April 16)
The 2026 Online Spring Support group will take place on Thursday evenings Feb. 26 through April 16, with the the exception of Holy Thursday (April 2).
Details and registration information coming soon.
Online Spring Support Group (Feb. 26 - April 16)
The 2026 Online Spring Support group will take place on Thursday evenings Feb. 26 through April 16, with the the exception of Holy Thursday (April 2).
Details and registration information coming soon.
Online Spring Support Group (Feb. 26 - April 16)
The 2026 Online Spring Support group will take place on Thursday evenings Feb. 26 through April 16, with the the exception of Holy Thursday (April 2).
Details and registration information coming soon.
Online Spring Support Group (Feb. 26 - April 16)
The 2026 Online Spring Support group will take place on Thursday evenings Feb. 26 through April 16, with the the exception of Holy Thursday (April 2).
Details and registration information coming soon.
Online Spring Support Group (Feb. 26 - April 16)
The 2026 Online Spring Support group will take place on Thursday evenings Feb. 26 through April 16, with the the exception of Holy Thursday (April 2).
Details and registration information coming soon.
Online Spring Support Group (Feb. 26 - April 16)
The 2026 Online Spring Support group will take place on Thursday evenings Feb. 26 through April 16, with the the exception of Holy Thursday (April 2).
Details and registration information coming soon.
Retreat - Miami (April 18-19)
The Archdiocese of Miami will hold a annual retreat in Miami, FL. Details and registration coming soon.
Questions? Contact local coordinator Claudia Shaw: cshaw@theadom.org
Retreat - Kansas City (April 24-26)
The Archdiocese of Kansas City will hold their annual retreat at the Savior Pastoral Center in Kansas City, KS. Details and registration coming soon.
Questions? Contact local coordinators Brad DuPont: bdupont@archkck.org
Retreat - Toronto
The Archdiocese of Toronto will host a Life-Giving Wounds retreat at the Saint Augustine Seminary in Toronto, Canada, May 15-17, 2026.
Questions? Contact the local organizer at lgwtoronto@proton.me.
Online Reading Group (June 23 - Aug 11)
Join us for some summer reading!
Our reading group is part book club, part support group. Similar to a book club, we will be reading a book on a fixed schedule and meeting together to share our thoughts. However, rather than analyzing writing style and political context, we will strive to continue our healing journey by relating to certain characters and themes that are pertinent to our experience as adult children of divorce.
Questions? Contact Alex: alex@lifegivingwounds.org.
Online Reading Group (June 23 - Aug 11)
Join us for some summer reading!
Our reading group is part book club, part support group. Similar to a book club, we will be reading a book on a fixed schedule and meeting together to share our thoughts. However, rather than analyzing writing style and political context, we will strive to continue our healing journey by relating to certain characters and themes that are pertinent to our experience as adult children of divorce.
Questions? Contact Alex: alex@lifegivingwounds.org.
Online Reading Group (June 23 - Aug 11)
Join us for some summer reading!
Our reading group is part book club, part support group. Similar to a book club, we will be reading a book on a fixed schedule and meeting together to share our thoughts. However, rather than analyzing writing style and political context, we will strive to continue our healing journey by relating to certain characters and themes that are pertinent to our experience as adult children of divorce.
Questions? Contact Alex: alex@lifegivingwounds.org.
Online Reading Group (June 23 - Aug 11)
Join us for some summer reading!
Our reading group is part book club, part support group. Similar to a book club, we will be reading a book on a fixed schedule and meeting together to share our thoughts. However, rather than analyzing writing style and political context, we will strive to continue our healing journey by relating to certain characters and themes that are pertinent to our experience as adult children of divorce.
Questions? Contact Alex: alex@lifegivingwounds.org.
Online Reading Group (June 23 - Aug 11)
Join us for some summer reading!
Our reading group is part book club, part support group. Similar to a book club, we will be reading a book on a fixed schedule and meeting together to share our thoughts. However, rather than analyzing writing style and political context, we will strive to continue our healing journey by relating to certain characters and themes that are pertinent to our experience as adult children of divorce.
Questions? Contact Alex: alex@lifegivingwounds.org.
Online Reading Group (June 23 - Aug 11)
Join us for some summer reading!
Our reading group is part book club, part support group. Similar to a book club, we will be reading a book on a fixed schedule and meeting together to share our thoughts. However, rather than analyzing writing style and political context, we will strive to continue our healing journey by relating to certain characters and themes that are pertinent to our experience as adult children of divorce.
Questions? Contact Alex: alex@lifegivingwounds.org.
Online Reading Group (June 23 - Aug 11)
Join us for some summer reading!
Our reading group is part book club, part support group. Similar to a book club, we will be reading a book on a fixed schedule and meeting together to share our thoughts. However, rather than analyzing writing style and political context, we will strive to continue our healing journey by relating to certain characters and themes that are pertinent to our experience as adult children of divorce.
Questions? Contact Alex: alex@lifegivingwounds.org.
Online Reading Group (June 23 - Aug 11)
Join us for some summer reading!
Our reading group is part book club, part support group. Similar to a book club, we will be reading a book on a fixed schedule and meeting together to share our thoughts. However, rather than analyzing writing style and political context, we will strive to continue our healing journey by relating to certain characters and themes that are pertinent to our experience as adult children of divorce.
Questions? Contact Alex: alex@lifegivingwounds.org.
Retreat - Arlington
The Diocese of Arlington will host a Life-Giving Wounds retreat at the San Damiano Spiritual Life Center in White Post, VA, Sept. 11-13, 2026.
Questions? Contact the local organizer at therese.bermpohl@arlingtondiocese.org.
Fall Online Retreat (Oct 7 - Nov 18)
Life-Giving Wounds Online Retreat (Fall 2026)
A multi-week online retreat for adults (18+) whose parents are divorced or separated. Journey with peers through a Christ-centered path of healing—from uncovering the wound to embracing your identity as God’s beloved. Includes live talks, guided journaling, music, prayer resources, print materials, and access to a private online community.
Runs weekly on Wednesdays, October 7–November 18, 2026 (8:15–10:00 p.m. ET), plus a bonus Visio Divina session on November 12.
Held via Zoom. Early bird pricing available; scholarships offered. All participants receive mailed retreat materials.
Fall Online Retreat (Oct 7 - Nov 18)
Life-Giving Wounds Online Retreat (Fall 2026)
A multi-week online retreat for adults (18+) whose parents are divorced or separated. Journey with peers through a Christ-centered path of healing—from uncovering the wound to embracing your identity as God’s beloved. Includes live talks, guided journaling, music, prayer resources, print materials, and access to a private online community.
Runs weekly on Wednesdays, October 7–November 18, 2026 (8:15–10:00 p.m. ET), plus a bonus Visio Divina session on November 12.
Held via Zoom. Early bird pricing available; scholarships offered. All participants receive mailed retreat materials.
Fall Online Retreat (Oct 7 - Nov 18)
Life-Giving Wounds Online Retreat (Fall 2026)
A multi-week online retreat for adults (18+) whose parents are divorced or separated. Journey with peers through a Christ-centered path of healing—from uncovering the wound to embracing your identity as God’s beloved. Includes live talks, guided journaling, music, prayer resources, print materials, and access to a private online community.
Runs weekly on Wednesdays, October 7–November 18, 2026 (8:15–10:00 p.m. ET), plus a bonus Visio Divina session on November 12.
Held via Zoom. Early bird pricing available; scholarships offered. All participants receive mailed retreat materials.
Fall Online Retreat (Oct 7 - Nov 18)
Life-Giving Wounds Online Retreat (Fall 2026)
A multi-week online retreat for adults (18+) whose parents are divorced or separated. Journey with peers through a Christ-centered path of healing—from uncovering the wound to embracing your identity as God’s beloved. Includes live talks, guided journaling, music, prayer resources, print materials, and access to a private online community.
Runs weekly on Wednesdays, October 7–November 18, 2026 (8:15–10:00 p.m. ET), plus a bonus Visio Divina session on November 12.
Held via Zoom. Early bird pricing available; scholarships offered. All participants receive mailed retreat materials.
Fall Online Retreat (Oct 7 - Nov 18)
Life-Giving Wounds Online Retreat (Fall 2026)
A multi-week online retreat for adults (18+) whose parents are divorced or separated. Journey with peers through a Christ-centered path of healing—from uncovering the wound to embracing your identity as God’s beloved. Includes live talks, guided journaling, music, prayer resources, print materials, and access to a private online community.
Runs weekly on Wednesdays, October 7–November 18, 2026 (8:15–10:00 p.m. ET), plus a bonus Visio Divina session on November 12.
Held via Zoom. Early bird pricing available; scholarships offered. All participants receive mailed retreat materials.
Fall Online Retreat (Oct 7 - Nov 18)
Life-Giving Wounds Online Retreat (Fall 2026)
A multi-week online retreat for adults (18+) whose parents are divorced or separated. Journey with peers through a Christ-centered path of healing—from uncovering the wound to embracing your identity as God’s beloved. Includes live talks, guided journaling, music, prayer resources, print materials, and access to a private online community.
Runs weekly on Wednesdays, October 7–November 18, 2026 (8:15–10:00 p.m. ET), plus a bonus Visio Divina session on November 12.
Held via Zoom. Early bird pricing available; scholarships offered. All participants receive mailed retreat materials.
Fall Online Retreat (Oct 7 - Nov 18)
Life-Giving Wounds Online Retreat (Fall 2026)
A multi-week online retreat for adults (18+) whose parents are divorced or separated. Journey with peers through a Christ-centered path of healing—from uncovering the wound to embracing your identity as God’s beloved. Includes live talks, guided journaling, music, prayer resources, print materials, and access to a private online community.
Runs weekly on Wednesdays, October 7–November 18, 2026 (8:15–10:00 p.m. ET), plus a bonus Visio Divina session on November 12.
Held via Zoom. Early bird pricing available; scholarships offered. All participants receive mailed retreat materials.
Support Group - Fargo (Oct. 6 - Dec. 1)
The Fargo chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting a virtual support group on the following dates:
October 6
October 13
October 20
October 27
November 3
November 10
November 17
November 24
December 1
All sessions will meet from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Participants will need the Life-Giving Wounds Workbook, the Life-Giving Wounds book, and journal.
If you are interested, please sign up at fargodiocese.net/lgw-sg.
Support Group - Austin (Oct. 25 - Jan. 24)
The Austin chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting a hybrid support group with two “in-person” gatherings and seven “zoom” sessions. In-person sessions will take place at the beautiful Cedarbrake Retreat Center.
It will take place on the following dates:
October 25, 1 - 3:30pm CST (in-person at Cedarbrake)
October 29, 8 - 9:15pm CST
November 5, 8 - 9:15pm CST
November 12, 8 - 9:15pm CST
November 19, 8 - 9:15pm CST
December 3, 8 - 9:15pm CST
December 10, 8 - 9:15pm CST
January 14, 8 - 9:15pm CST
January 24, 1 - 3:30pm CST (in-person at Cedarbrake)
This support group will be reading and discussing the Life-Giving Wounds Book, and each participant will be given a support-group specific workbook; both of these are different than the retreat guide you received if you made a previous retreat. All (18+) are welcome, whether you attended a past retreat or not.
Note: if you don’t have time to read the book, then don’t worry as there will also be summaries of the topics at each meeting, so come even if you can’t read the book or miss a week!
Cost is $50 if you don’t have the book; $25 if you already have it. Please try to register by October 25 so the materials can be given to you on time; if you have to miss October 25th’s session or you register late, then it will be mailed to you.
To register click below.
MD/DC Support Group
This hybrid support group will consist of 2 in-person sessions and 7 online sessions. Here is the schedule:
In-Person Orientation and Holy Hour: Saturday, September 27, 2025, 9:00-11:30 AM (Pope Francis Center, Landover Hills, MD)
Online: Thursdays, Oct. 9 and 23, Nov. 6 and 20, Dec. 4 and 18, Jan. 8, 7:30-9:00 PM
In-Person Wrap-up with Confessions and Mass: Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, 9:00-11:30 AM (Pope Francis Center, Landover Hills, MD)
Registration fee: $150 for adults ages 26+ or $100 for adults ages 18-25 (includes the book Life-Giving Wounds: A Catholic Guide to Healing for Adult Children of Divorce or Separation, the accompanying workbook, and a journal)
Registration can be found here.
Support Group - San Francisco and San Diego (Oct. 23 - Nov. 20)
The Archdiocese of San Francisco, the Diocese of San Diego, and the Diocese of Orange are hosting a joint online support group this fall. Join other adult children of divorce or separation for a virtual support group.
Possible topics include siblings, vulnerability, identity, Church teaching on marriage/family, dating, marriage/parenting expectations.
Support groups will place every Thursday from October 23 to November 20, at 7:00 P.M. PT.
October 23
October 30
November 6
November 13
November 20
For questions, registration, and additional information, visit the link below.
Fall Online Retreat (Oct 1 - Nov 12)
Life-Giving Wounds Online Retreat (Fall 2025)
A multi-week online retreat for adults (18+) whose parents are divorced or separated. Journey with peers through a Christ-centered path of healing—from uncovering the wound to embracing your identity as God’s beloved. Includes live talks, guided journaling, music, prayer resources, print materials, and access to a private online community.
Runs weekly on Wednesdays, October 1–November 12, 2025 (8:15–10:00 p.m. ET), plus a bonus Visio Divina session on November 6.
Held via Zoom. Early bird pricing available; scholarships offered. All participants receive mailed retreat materials.
Support Group - New Orleans (Sept. 17 - Nov. 12)
The New Orleans chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting a support group on the following dates:
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5
Nov. 12
The first and last meetings (September 17 and November 12) will be held in in person in the first floor meeting room and chapel of the Archdiocesan Chancery Office building at 7887 Walmsley Avenue, New Orleans 70125 (next door to the Notre Dame Seminary). The rest of the meetings will be by Zoom. A zoom link will be provided when you register.
All sessions will meet at 7:00 p.m.
There is no cost to be part of the Support Group. However, each participant will need a copy of the book and the workbook.
If you have any questions about the small group or the New Orleans chapter, please reach out to Emily Lannan at emilylannan22@gmail.com, or call the Office of Marriage and Family Life at 504-861-6243.
Support Group - Kansas City (Sept. 9 - Dec. 2)
The Kansas City chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting an in-person support group at Good Shepherd Catholic Church Romero Chapel on the following dates:
September 9
September 23
October 7
October 21
November 4
November 18
December 2
This support group will be reading and discussing Primal Loss: The Now-Adult Children of Divorce Speak by Leila Miller.
All sessions will meet from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. The cost to attend the group is $20.
If you are interested, please complete the form at the link below.
Support Group - Fargo (Oct. 6 - Dec. 1)
The Fargo chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting a virtual support group on the following dates:
October 6
October 13
October 20
October 27
November 3
November 10
November 17
November 24
December 1
All sessions will meet from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Participants will need the Life-Giving Wounds Workbook, the Life-Giving Wounds book, and journal.
If you are interested, please sign up at fargodiocese.net/lgw-sg.
Support Group - Boise (Sept. 18 - Jan. 22)
The Boise chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting a support group on the following dates:
Sept. 18, 2025: Session 1: In-person gathering at St. Mark’s, Boise; meal provided
Oct. 2, 2025: Session 2: Virtual Support Meeting
Oct. 16, 2025: Session 3: Virtual Support Meeting
Oct. 30, 2025: Session 4: Virtual Support Meeting
Nov. 13, 2025: Session 5: Virtual Support Meeting
Dec. 4, 2025: Session 6: Virtual Support Meeting
Dec. 18, 2025: Session 7: Virtual Support Meeting (with a mental health counselor)
Jan. 8, 2026: Session 8: Virtual Support Meeting
Jan. 22, 2026: Session 9: In-person restaurant gathering
All sessions will meet from 6:00 to 7:15 p.m. Materials will be provided, and there is no cost for the group.
If you are interested, contact Trish Campana at 208-350-7555 or tcampana@rcdb.org.
Fall Online Retreat (Oct 1 - Nov 12)
Life-Giving Wounds Online Retreat (Fall 2025)
A multi-week online retreat for adults (18+) whose parents are divorced or separated. Journey with peers through a Christ-centered path of healing—from uncovering the wound to embracing your identity as God’s beloved. Includes live talks, guided journaling, music, prayer resources, print materials, and access to a private online community.
Runs weekly on Wednesdays, October 1–November 12, 2025 (8:15–10:00 p.m. ET), plus a bonus Visio Divina session on November 6.
Held via Zoom. Early bird pricing available; scholarships offered. All participants receive mailed retreat materials.
Support Group - New Orleans (Sept. 17 - Nov. 12)
The New Orleans chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting a support group on the following dates:
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5
Nov. 12
The first and last meetings (September 17 and November 12) will be held in in person in the first floor meeting room and chapel of the Archdiocesan Chancery Office building at 7887 Walmsley Avenue, New Orleans 70125 (next door to the Notre Dame Seminary). The rest of the meetings will be by Zoom. A zoom link will be provided when you register.
All sessions will meet at 7:00 p.m.
There is no cost to be part of the Support Group. However, each participant will need a copy of the book and the workbook.
If you have any questions about the small group or the New Orleans chapter, please reach out to Emily Lannan at emilylannan22@gmail.com, or call the Office of Marriage and Family Life at 504-861-6243.
Support Group - Fargo (Oct. 6 - Dec. 1)
The Fargo chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting a virtual support group on the following dates:
October 6
October 13
October 20
October 27
November 3
November 10
November 17
November 24
December 1
All sessions will meet from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Participants will need the Life-Giving Wounds Workbook, the Life-Giving Wounds book, and journal.
If you are interested, please sign up at fargodiocese.net/lgw-sg.
MD/DC Support Group
This hybrid support group will consist of 2 in-person sessions and 7 online sessions. Here is the schedule:
In-Person Orientation and Holy Hour: Saturday, September 27, 2025, 9:00-11:30 AM (Pope Francis Center, Landover Hills, MD)
Online: Thursdays, Oct. 9 and 23, Nov. 6 and 20, Dec. 4 and 18, Jan. 8, 7:30-9:00 PM
In-Person Wrap-up with Confessions and Mass: Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, 9:00-11:30 AM (Pope Francis Center, Landover Hills, MD)
Registration fee: $150 for adults ages 26+ or $100 for adults ages 18-25 (includes the book Life-Giving Wounds: A Catholic Guide to Healing for Adult Children of Divorce or Separation, the accompanying workbook, and a journal)
Registration can be found here.
Fall Online Retreat (Oct 1 - Nov 12)
Life-Giving Wounds Online Retreat (Fall 2025)
A multi-week online retreat for adults (18+) whose parents are divorced or separated. Journey with peers through a Christ-centered path of healing—from uncovering the wound to embracing your identity as God’s beloved. Includes live talks, guided journaling, music, prayer resources, print materials, and access to a private online community.
Runs weekly on Wednesdays, October 1–November 12, 2025 (8:15–10:00 p.m. ET), plus a bonus Visio Divina session on November 6.
Held via Zoom. Early bird pricing available; scholarships offered. All participants receive mailed retreat materials.
Support Group - New Orleans (Sept. 17 - Nov. 12)
The New Orleans chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting a support group on the following dates:
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5
Nov. 12
The first and last meetings (September 17 and November 12) will be held in in person in the first floor meeting room and chapel of the Archdiocesan Chancery Office building at 7887 Walmsley Avenue, New Orleans 70125 (next door to the Notre Dame Seminary). The rest of the meetings will be by Zoom. A zoom link will be provided when you register.
All sessions will meet at 7:00 p.m.
There is no cost to be part of the Support Group. However, each participant will need a copy of the book and the workbook.
If you have any questions about the small group or the New Orleans chapter, please reach out to Emily Lannan at emilylannan22@gmail.com, or call the Office of Marriage and Family Life at 504-861-6243.
Support Group - Kansas City (Sept. 9 - Dec. 2)
The Kansas City chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting an in-person support group at Good Shepherd Catholic Church Romero Chapel on the following dates:
September 9
September 23
October 7
October 21
November 4
November 18
December 2
This support group will be reading and discussing Primal Loss: The Now-Adult Children of Divorce Speak by Leila Miller.
All sessions will meet from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. The cost to attend the group is $20.
If you are interested, please complete the form at the link below.
Support Group - Fargo (Oct. 6 - Dec. 1)
The Fargo chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting a virtual support group on the following dates:
October 6
October 13
October 20
October 27
November 3
November 10
November 17
November 24
December 1
All sessions will meet from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Participants will need the Life-Giving Wounds Workbook, the Life-Giving Wounds book, and journal.
If you are interested, please sign up at fargodiocese.net/lgw-sg.
Retreat - University of Missouri
The Life-Giving Wounds traveling retreat team will run a launch retreat at the University of Missouri, in collaboration with the Newman Center on campus.
Questions? Contact local organizer Paul Crnovich: paul@comonewman.org
Support Group - Boise (Sept. 18 - Jan. 22)
The Boise chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting a support group on the following dates:
Sept. 18, 2025: Session 1: In-person gathering at St. Mark’s, Boise; meal provided
Oct. 2, 2025: Session 2: Virtual Support Meeting
Oct. 16, 2025: Session 3: Virtual Support Meeting
Oct. 30, 2025: Session 4: Virtual Support Meeting
Nov. 13, 2025: Session 5: Virtual Support Meeting
Dec. 4, 2025: Session 6: Virtual Support Meeting
Dec. 18, 2025: Session 7: Virtual Support Meeting (with a mental health counselor)
Jan. 8, 2026: Session 8: Virtual Support Meeting
Jan. 22, 2026: Session 9: In-person restaurant gathering
All sessions will meet from 6:00 to 7:15 p.m. Materials will be provided, and there is no cost for the group.
If you are interested, contact Trish Campana at 208-350-7555 or tcampana@rcdb.org.
Fall Online Retreat (Oct 1 - Nov 12)
Life-Giving Wounds Online Retreat (Fall 2025)
A multi-week online retreat for adults (18+) whose parents are divorced or separated. Journey with peers through a Christ-centered path of healing—from uncovering the wound to embracing your identity as God’s beloved. Includes live talks, guided journaling, music, prayer resources, print materials, and access to a private online community.
Runs weekly on Wednesdays, October 1–November 12, 2025 (8:15–10:00 p.m. ET), plus a bonus Visio Divina session on November 6.
Held via Zoom. Early bird pricing available; scholarships offered. All participants receive mailed retreat materials.
Support Group - New Orleans (Sept. 17 - Nov. 12)
The New Orleans chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting a support group on the following dates:
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5
Nov. 12
The first and last meetings (September 17 and November 12) will be held in in person in the first floor meeting room and chapel of the Archdiocesan Chancery Office building at 7887 Walmsley Avenue, New Orleans 70125 (next door to the Notre Dame Seminary). The rest of the meetings will be by Zoom. A zoom link will be provided when you register.
All sessions will meet at 7:00 p.m.
There is no cost to be part of the Support Group. However, each participant will need a copy of the book and the workbook.
If you have any questions about the small group or the New Orleans chapter, please reach out to Emily Lannan at emilylannan22@gmail.com, or call the Office of Marriage and Family Life at 504-861-6243.
MD/DC Support Group
This hybrid support group will consist of 2 in-person sessions and 7 online sessions. Here is the schedule:
In-Person Orientation and Holy Hour: Saturday, September 27, 2025, 9:00-11:30 AM (Pope Francis Center, Landover Hills, MD)
Online: Thursdays, Oct. 9 and 23, Nov. 6 and 20, Dec. 4 and 18, Jan. 8, 7:30-9:00 PM
In-Person Wrap-up with Confessions and Mass: Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, 9:00-11:30 AM (Pope Francis Center, Landover Hills, MD)
Registration fee: $150 for adults ages 26+ or $100 for adults ages 18-25 (includes the book Life-Giving Wounds: A Catholic Guide to Healing for Adult Children of Divorce or Separation, the accompanying workbook, and a journal)
Registration can be found here.
Retreat - Detroit
The Archdiocese of Detroit’s Office for Marriage will host a Life-Giving Wounds retreat this fall at St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center. This three-day healing retreat is for adults (18+) whose parents are divorced or separated. It offers a sacred space to reflect, share, and encounter Christ’s healing love alongside others who understand.
Cost: $225 – includes private room lodging, meals, and all retreat materials. Scholarships are available if cost is a concern.
📩 Questions? Contact Jen Cox at jen@lifegivingwounds.org.
Support Group - New Orleans (Sept. 17 - Nov. 12)
The New Orleans chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting a support group on the following dates:
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5
Nov. 12
The first and last meetings (September 17 and November 12) will be held in in person in the first floor meeting room and chapel of the Archdiocesan Chancery Office building at 7887 Walmsley Avenue, New Orleans 70125 (next door to the Notre Dame Seminary). The rest of the meetings will be by Zoom. A zoom link will be provided when you register.
All sessions will meet at 7:00 p.m.
There is no cost to be part of the Support Group. However, each participant will need a copy of the book and the workbook.
If you have any questions about the small group or the New Orleans chapter, please reach out to Emily Lannan at emilylannan22@gmail.com, or call the Office of Marriage and Family Life at 504-861-6243.
Support Group - Kansas City (Sept. 9 - Dec. 2)
The Kansas City chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting an in-person support group at Good Shepherd Catholic Church Romero Chapel on the following dates:
September 9
September 23
October 7
October 21
November 4
November 18
December 2
This support group will be reading and discussing Primal Loss: The Now-Adult Children of Divorce Speak by Leila Miller.
All sessions will meet from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. The cost to attend the group is $20.
If you are interested, please complete the form at the link below.
Five-Year Anniversary Mass and Picnic
Five-Year Anniversary Mass and Picnic
2025 marks five years that Life-Giving Wounds has been a non-profit. Now that is something to celebrate! To mark the occasion, please join us for a Mass and picnic on Saturday, September 20 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Clinton, MD (8908 Old Branch Avenue, Clinton, MD 20735).
Support Group - Boise (Sept. 18 - Jan. 22)
The Boise chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting a support group on the following dates:
Sept. 18, 2025: Session 1: In-person gathering at St. Mark’s, Boise; meal provided
Oct. 2, 2025: Session 2: Virtual Support Meeting
Oct. 16, 2025: Session 3: Virtual Support Meeting
Oct. 30, 2025: Session 4: Virtual Support Meeting
Nov. 13, 2025: Session 5: Virtual Support Meeting
Dec. 4, 2025: Session 6: Virtual Support Meeting
Dec. 18, 2025: Session 7: Virtual Support Meeting (with a mental health counselor)
Jan. 8, 2026: Session 8: Virtual Support Meeting
Jan. 22, 2026: Session 9: In-person restaurant gathering
All sessions will meet from 6:00 to 7:15 p.m. Materials will be provided, and there is no cost for the group.
If you are interested, contact Trish Campana at 208-350-7555 or tcampana@rcdb.org.
Support Group - New Orleans (Sept. 17 - Nov. 12)
The New Orleans chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting a support group on the following dates:
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5
Nov. 12
The first and last meetings (September 17 and November 12) will be held in in person in the first floor meeting room and chapel of the Archdiocesan Chancery Office building at 7887 Walmsley Avenue, New Orleans 70125 (next door to the Notre Dame Seminary). The rest of the meetings will be by Zoom. A zoom link will be provided when you register.
All sessions will meet at 7:00 p.m.
There is no cost to be part of the Support Group. However, each participant will need a copy of the book and the workbook.
If you have any questions about the small group or the New Orleans chapter, please reach out to Emily Lannan at emilylannan22@gmail.com, or call the Office of Marriage and Family Life at 504-861-6243.
Support Group - Kansas City (Sept. 9 - Dec. 2)
The Kansas City chapter of Life-Giving Wounds is hosting an in-person support group at Good Shepherd Catholic Church Romero Chapel on the following dates:
September 9
September 23
October 7
October 21
November 4
November 18
December 2
This support group will be reading and discussing Primal Loss: The Now-Adult Children of Divorce Speak by Leila Miller.
All sessions will meet from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. The cost to attend the group is $20.
If you are interested, please complete the form at the link below.
Retreat - Arlington
The Diocese of Arlington’s Office of Family Life will host a Life-Giving Wounds retreat this fall at the peaceful San Damiano Retreat Center in White Post, VA. This three-day healing retreat is for adults (18+) whose parents are divorced or separated, offering space to reflect, share, and encounter Christ’s transformative love.
Cost:
• $400 Early Bird (through August 8, 2025)
• $450 after August 8, 2025
(Retreat includes lodging, meals, retreat materials, small groups, adoration, spiritual direction, and Mass.)
📩 Questions? Contact the Office of Family Life at familylife@arlingtondiocese.org or call (703) 841-2550.