To donate to the Chuck Gallagher Fund, depending on your location in North America (Canada or USA), click on the donate button that is right for you. For a USA Donation, complete the donation form and submit. For donations from Canadian couples and priests, click on the Donate (from Canada) button to go to the Vancouver [...]
Worldwide Marriage Encounter is faithful to the Roman Catholic Church’s teaching that marriage is a covenant that exists between one man and one woman. Any reference to marriage or couple made by WWME is in this context.
No, the Marriage Encounter Experience is NOT the same as Marriage Preparation classes. Marriage Encounter experiences are for couples who are either currently married in the church or civilly married. If you are currently in a civil marriage and are planning to marry in the Catholic Church (marriage convalidation) to receive the sacrament of Matrimony, YES! [...]
YES! We have been able to help find Mass coverage in the past and will do our best to help in any way. Please contact us for assistance.
The best reason for you to attend an experience is to better know yourself and grow in closeness with the people you serve in your Parish communities. Priests and religious who attend a Marriage Encounter come away with stronger communication skills, improved ability to relate to their parish family, and deeper understanding of Family Life Ministries [...]
Priests and religious are an important part of our faith community. Their relationship with the people they serve in their church communities is actually similar to the relationship of husbands and wives, since open and honest communication is key to true understanding and empathy. In a helpful, loving way, the experience helps both married couples and [...]
After your Marriage Encounter, you are welcome to join in with other couples and priests who have also attended an experience and who gather together for fellowship and friendship to support each other. You can learn more at the below links: Resources to deepen and continue to enrich your marriage or priesthood after your experience. Resources [...]
On the contrary, Marriage Encounter Experiences are for ALL marriages! Think about it, employers may send you to a seminar to gain new skills on the job, so why not dedicate time to gain new skills that can benefit your most important relationship – your marriage! The Marriage Encounter gives busy couples much needed time together [...]
In short, YES! Experiences are for husband and wife couples of all denominations, mixed faiths, or no religious affiliation. Among the diverse couples attending we've had a variety of protestant faiths, Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, and no faith affiliation to name a few. All have successfully been able to fully participate and gain from the experience. [...]
