Marriage, Divorce, Annulment with Justin White

January 21, 2026 6:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Location: St Theresa Catholic Church, 1230 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50311

What should a Catholic do when facing the challenges of marriage, separation, or divorce? All are called to live lives of love and faith, yet many marriages struggle. Join our speaker panel to learn what marriage is meant to be, how to navigate difficulties, and when divorce or annulment may be necessary.

Our panel features Ann and Bill Moore from the Des Moines Diocese’s marriage support program, The Third Option. Having faced many of the same struggles other couples experience, they will share how they strengthen their own marriage and help others do the same.

Justin White, Diocesan Marriage & Family Life Director, will explain what makes a marriage valid and share insights from his own life as a Catholic husband and father. A guest priest will clarify what an annulment is—and isn’t—while offering practical guidance on the updated annulment process and his pastoral experience supporting those in marital crisis.

About the Winter Wisdom Speaker Series
Warm up your winter evenings with inspiration, connection, and meaningful conversation! Join us for our Winter Wisdom Speaker Series, a four-week gathering designed to deepen insight, spark reflection, and strengthen community. Each session offers a welcoming space to learn, grow, and be renewed. All are invited—come for one evening or enjoy the entire series. We look forward to sharing this enriching speaker series with you!