Marriage Enrichment for Parishes
The following are well-known, respected speakers and workshop presenters who are available in the Archdiocese of Saint Louis. We encourage priests, deacons, parish councils and group representatives to contact these presenters and set up marriage enrichment opportunities for their parishioners. Please let us know when you have scheduled programs and we will advertise them on our website calendar of events.
Suzanne Coffey, MA, LPC
14226 LAdue Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
314.283.1321
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With over twenty years experience in marriage and family counseling, Suzanne offers a wealth of enrichment ideas for couples who know that great marriages just don't happen by chance. Suzanne has developed programs of various lengths for parish workshops.
Mrs. Bridget Brennan
Cana Institute
Phone: 314.977.7318
Email: joy@canainstitute.org
Web Site: www.canainstitute.org
Bridget's Gift is in wedding the spiritual and the practical of married life. With Masters degrees in both Human Relations and Theology, Bridget and her spouse present the Wonder and Mystery of Married Life as well as skills to maneuver the potholes and speed bumps that we encounter on the Marriage Journey. Look on her website for:
- Afternoon or Evening of Reflection for Married Couples
- The Dance of Marriage
- Support Groups for Young Married Couples
- Life Puzzle, Putting the Pieces Together (and much more!)
Mrs. Rainey Fahey
Call the Office of Apostolic Services 314.792.7171
One REALLY Means One
This presentation focuses on seeing your home and marriage as an oasis when life becomes hectic and difficult.
Living in Love: A Gospel Perspective
This presentation focuses on a discussion of all the different types of love we experience in our lifetimes and how marriage invites us to the truest meaning of love.
Rainey has a Masters Degree in Pastoral Ministry and formally served for ten years as Director of the Office of Disability Ministry. Before her retirement in 2011, she served as spiritual director for Catholic Charities of St. Louis. The programs listed are only two of the many that Rainey offers to parishes. Rainey has given programs on marriage at Our Lady of the Snows and Kings House Retreat Center. She speaks from her own life experience, sharing personal stories and reflections on the challenge to live in love, peace and joy and finding God in everyday life even in adversity. The time frame for programs will be adapted to parish needs (2-6 hrs.) and includes input and small group sharing. Cost is negotiable.