The Center for Family Ministry
of the Diocese of Joliet

There is no magic that soothes away the pain inflicted upon families due to the loss of a loved one through death or to divorce. However, there are helpful resources for the families who find themselved in this painful situation. To find out about support available throughout the diocese call The Center for Family Ministry at 815-838-5334 or www.dioceseofjoliet.org/familyministry

Self help groups are based on the premise that sharing thoughts, feelings and experiences with others who are experiencing a similar situation is one of the mosst helpful ways for participants to move beyond the pain and grow.

Divorce and Beyond

Divorce and Beyond is a ten-week peer support group for those either in the process or recently divorced.  It explores the topics of grief, anger, lonliness, forgiveness and moving on after divorce.

Joyful Again

Joyful Again is a two-day program for widows and widowers who want to resolve the grief they feel inside and begin to live again after the death of their spouses.


God has two dwellings: one in heaven, and the other in a meek and thankful heart.
-Izaak Walton (1593-1683)


Catholic Divorce Ministry
(North American Conference of Separated and Divorced Catholics)

CDM is a Catholic ministry for the divorced and separated, organized throughout the U.S. and Canada.  CDM is an advocate to the Church for divorced, separated, and remarried Catholics.

Through conferences, member groups, ministry leadership training, resources, and liaisons with church and civic organizations, CDM has substantially improved the entire family’s experience of divorce by addressing the religious, emotional, financial, and parenting issues relative to separation, divorce, and remarriage. 

For information on programs thoughout the U.S. visit www.nacsdc.org.