Marriage can be rewarding but also very challenging. There are often many ups and downs throughout the course of a marriage. And when times are tough, it can be difficult to know where to turn. As a parish, we are here to help provide marriage enrichment and help for troubled marriages. To learn about Marriage Enrichment at St. Joseph, please click here.
If you are in need of speaking with someone about marriage problems, please call the Parish Office at 319.377.4869 and ask to speak with a priest. For marriage enrichment and support programs, please see below.
Mentor Couples
The Archdiocese of Dubuque has a marriage mentor program through which married couples help other couples who are struggling in their relationship. If you would like to learn more about this program, click the following web page link https://dbqarch.org/marriage-mentors
Marriage Encounter
Marriage Encounter is a weekend retreat experience designed to help married couples communicate more intimately with one another in order to deepen and enrich their relationship. The retreat is offered multiple times throughout the year at various locations. To learn more and find a Marriage Encounter weekend that will work with your schedule, please click here.
Catholic Charities Counseling
Individual, couple, and family counseling is available where problems can be worked out and there is a better chance of staying emotionally healthy. Services are provided regardless of religion, race, or financial status. Fees are based on a sliding scale; no one is turned away because of inability to pay. For more information, click here or call 319-364-7121.
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