Surviving Divorce (Council Bluffs)

November 11, 2025 6:30 PM
Location: St. Patrick Catholic Church, 4 Valley View Drive, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Surviving Divorce

St. Patrick in Council Bluffs is pleased to announce an exciting new ministry that will bring hope and healing to those who have experienced the pain and loneliness of a broken marriage. The Surviving Divorce group is a 12-week program that will meet on Tuesdays from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Classroom A starting October 28, 2025.

The cost for the program is $30, which covers materials. Financial assistance is available if cost is an issue. If you have any questions or would like to register, please contact Pat Tinley by emailing petinley@yahoo.com or by calling 402-980-9722.

Surviving Divorce was created to bring hope and healing to those who have experienced the pain and loneliness of a broken marriage. It is for the newly separated and divorced and those still struggling with issues many years later. It will help them answer their questions, restore hope, and begin authentic healing. Developed and hosted by Rose Sweet, Surviving Divorce features experts Dr. Ray Guarendi, Ph.D., Fr. Donald Calloway, M.I.C., Fr. Steve Porter, S.T.L., Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J., and Christopher West. It also includes personal testimonies of Catholic men and women who have experienced the breakdown of their families. They courageously share their stories with heart, humor, and wisdom. As they witness to their pain and the healing power of Christ in their lives, participants will laugh, cry, and identify with their journeys from heartache to healing.

Surviving Divorce will help you:

  • Work through the emotional upheaval of separation and divorce.
  • Find personal healing and hope.
  • Discover a deeper understanding of God’s love for you.
  • Gain wisdom and comfort from experts and others who share your experiences.
  • Navigate new concerns like custody, court hearings, and finances.

 Fall/Winter 2025 Schedule:

  • Tuesday, October 28, 2025
  • Tuesday, November 4, 2025
  • Tuesday, November 11, 2025
  • Tuesday, November 18, 2025
  • Tuesday, November 25, 2025
  • Tuesday, December 2, 2025
  • Tuesday, December 9, 2025
  • Tuesday, December 16, 2025
  • Tuesday, December 30, 2025
  • Tuesday, January 6, 2026
  • Tuesday, January 13, 2026
  • Tuesday, January 20, 2026