The Archdiocesan Family Life Commission’s series, “Doing Small Things with Great Love” began on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, with its first session, focusing on discovering how one’s family can become more holy. Twenty participants gathered for a meaningful reflection on how families can grow in holiness through the ordinary moments of daily life. Led by Tricia Syms, the Episcopal Delegate…
Ten years after Amoris laetitia: proclaiming the Gospel with families today. The Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life and the General Secretariat of the Synod have published the Thematic Framework, the preparatory and guiding document for the Meeting convened by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, to be held in the Vatican from 7 to 14 October 2026 with the Heads…
For many who have walked through the pain of separation or divorce, one of the hardest parts isn’t the ending of a marriage, it’s the isolation that follows. The Archdiocesan Family Life Commission’s Surviving Divorce series was created to change that, offering a safe, faith-filled space where people can process grief, anger, and healing together. In a recent online session (September 19)…
What happens to a parent-child bond when a child comes out as gay? That was the heart of the conversation at our latest “When Children Comes Out: A guide for Christian parents” by Mark Yarhouse and Olya Zaporozhets book discussion — and the answers, drawn from both research and lived experience, offered real comfort. The group explored how these relationships…
The Archdiocesan Family Life Commission hosted its first lunchtime webinar, Back to School: Parenting Edition, on Wednesday, 9th September, 2026. Led by Clinical Psychologist Luscia Kanneh, the session focused on helping parents and caregivers navigate the emotional, psychological and spiritual aspects of the back-to-school transition. Participants explored the many emotions children may experience as they return to school and discussed…
On August 8th and 9th, couples from San Juan, Mt. Lambert and Maracas St. Joseph gathered at the St. Benet Hall, Mt. St. Benedict, for a weekend they would not forget. Hosted by the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission, the Skills for Sacramental Marriage Building marriage accompaniment sessions celebrated couples eager to invest in their relationships with God’s grace. For many,…
On Monday, July 27th, I logged onto the suicide grief support session not knowing what to expect. I have not lost a loved one to suicide, yet I felt drawn to be there, to listen, to pray, to hold space. What I found was something far more profound than information, but a meeting filled with courageous hearts. The session, hosted…
Pope Leo IV is expected to meet with presidents of episcopal conferences in Rome from October 7 to 14, as the universal Church marks the tenth anniversary of Amoris Laetitia, Pope Francis’ encyclical on the family. In preparation for this upcoming meeting—titled ‘A Global Conversation on Family’—some Catholic families worldwide have been discussing family life. Under the direction of the…
The celebration of the Feast of Saints Anne and Joachim on July 26 at La Divina Pastora, Siparia, was a truly beautiful and inspiring experience. Guided by the theme Rooted in Faith, Growing in Love, the event highlighted the essential role of faith in sustaining couples throughout their vocation. The celebration began with a special Mass for married couples officiated by parish…
On July 24, the Petit Valley Diego Martin (PVDM) cluster came together in a spirit of fellowship and faith to celebrate the Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne. Hosted at the St John’s RC Boys’ School hall, the event served as a powerful testament to our cluster’s shared willingness to serve our Lord and support family life, just as the…
