Have Mercy’ — a virtual retreat for the Separated and Divorced

The Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC) hosted a virtual retreat on Tuesday, March 10 for persons who are separated and divorced and seeking spiritual healing and clarity on their place within the Catholic Church. The theme was Have Mercy from Matthew 18:33. Led by Archbishop Charles Jason Gordon, the online session provided a unique space for 94 participants to process…

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Finding Your Way Through the Fog: How Divorce Coaching Is Changing Lives

Divorce is rarely just a legal event. For most people, it is a profound life transition — one that often feels like wandering through dark, unfamiliar corridors with no sense of direction. Confusion, chaos, and a deep sense of numbness become daily companions. And while lawyers handle the legal proceedings and counsellors tend to the emotional wounds, there has long…

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Hope is life’s lifeline, stretching from here to heaven – Separated and Divorced Retreat!

As the Church continues into the Jubilee Year, the word hope is being thrown around everywhere, but do we truly understand it? Recognizing the need for a deeper reflection, Archbishop Charles Jason Gordon led the online Retreat for 61 persons who are Separated and Divorced, on March 24, 2025, to explore the true meaning of hope and how, as Scripture…

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Divorce is never easy!

Divorce is never easy. It comes with emotional, legal, and social challenges that can feel overwhelming—particularly in a Catholic environment, where the experience can carry unique complexities. Recognising this, the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission hosted an Accompaniment with Divorce Coaching session on Saturday, November 9, with 25 persons, at the Living Water Community Café. The session, led by Divorce Coach…

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