{"id":87351,"date":"2025-05-05T22:07:22","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T02:07:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hbgdiocese.org\/clev\/?page_id=87351"},"modified":"2026-07-22T14:16:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T18:16:39","slug":"navigating-difficulties","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hbgdiocese.org\/clev\/laity-and-family\/navigating-difficulties\/","title":{"rendered":"Navigating Difficulties"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1695968798628{padding-top: 25px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Navigating Difficulties” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_empty_space height=”35px”][vc_column_text]Every marriage experiences difficulties, but you do not have to bear those burdens alone. If you, your spouse, or someone you care about is currently struggling in marriage, give us a call at the Office for Laity and Family. We will connect you to local resources and support, and keep you in our prayers. To join or start a local group, please check with your parish or contact us at the Office for Laity and Family.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1695968805093{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Ministries of Accompaniment” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Separation and Divorce” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_empty_space height=”45px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”82870″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https:\/\/helpourmarriage.org\/”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text css=””]At Retrouvaille, we understand that every marriage faces difficult seasons. If you\u2019re struggling or feeling disconnected, please know that you are not alone and there is real hope. Our program offers practical tools and proven guidance to help couples like you rebuild connection, restore trust, and learn new, healthier ways to work through challenges. You can rediscover the love that brought you together and create a stronger, more fulfilling relationship.<\/p>\n

Since 1977, Retrouvaille has helped over 180,000 couples renew and enrich their marriages in a supportive environment. We can help you, too.<\/p>\n

Take the first step to a better marriage. Visit HelpOurMarriage.org\/EasternPA<\/a>, call or text 717-356-2185, or email EasternPA@HelpOurMarriage.org<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”82871″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https:\/\/www.lifegivingwounds.org\/”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]Life-Giving Wounds<\/a><\/strong> helps adult children of divorce find healing and community.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”79436″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https:\/\/beginningexperience.org\/”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text css=””]Beginning Experience<\/strong><\/a> offers support and community for those suffering the loss of a spouse through death, separation, or divorce. Beginning Experience offers hope for a new beginning, a sense of community, and an opportunity for healing among those you can trust \u2013 people who have experienced a similar loss. During the weekend, a team of adults who have experienced the loss of a spouse will lead participants through a series of presentations, private reflections, and small group sharing.<\/p>\n

2026 Dates:<\/strong> May 1\u20133 and October 30\u2013November 1 at Camp Kirchenwald in Lebanon, PA.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”BEGINNING EXPERIENCE BROCHURE” style=”custom” custom_background=”#fea621″ custom_text=”#0a4438″ shape=”square” css=”.vc_custom_1767806561955{padding-right: 10px !important;}” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hbgdiocese.org%2Fclev%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F01%2F2026-Beginning-Experience-flyer.pdf|target:_blank”][vc_btn title=”BEGINNING EXPERIENCE APPLICATION” style=”custom” custom_background=”#0a4438″ custom_text=”#fea621″ shape=”square” css=”.vc_custom_1767806549144{padding-left: 10px !important;}” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hbgdiocese.org%2Fclev%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F01%2FBeginning-Experience-Weekend-Application-2026.pdf|target:_blank”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”80904″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https:\/\/www.hbgdiocese.org\/clev\/tribunal\/divorce-and-remarriage\/”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]The Tribunal<\/strong><\/a> provides guidance and recourse to those who are civilly divorced and wish to better understand the Church\u2019s teaching on divorce and remarriage as well as explore the possibility for declaring a marriage null.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”82879″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https:\/\/ascensionpress.com\/collections\/surviving-divorce”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697213530594{padding-top: 50px !important;}”]Surviving Divorce<\/strong><\/a> is a program that offers small groups to find hope and healing after separation and divorce.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1695966601180{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Infertility and Child Loss” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_empty_space height=”45px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”82880″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https:\/\/springsinthedesert.org\/”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697213186534{padding-top: 45px !important;}”]Springs in the Desert<\/strong><\/a> walks with those who are experiencing a season of infertility.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”82881″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https:\/\/www.redbird.love\/”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697213451356{padding-top: 25px !important;}”]Red Bird Ministries<\/a><\/strong> is a grief support ministry for those who suffer the loss of a child, whether in the womb or a grown adult. To get started with Red Bird, download the free app on your iPhone or Android and join the Harrisburg Chapter![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1695968865315{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Contacts” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”]