10-25-25 Green Bay One-Day Retreat
The Office of Marriage and Family Life of the Diocese of Green Bay
and
The Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents
Serving the Spiritual Needs of Grieving Parents
Whose Children of Any Age Have Died by Any Means, No Matter How Long Ago
DIOCESE OF GREEN BAY – ST. THOMAS MORE PARISH
ONE-DAY SPIRITUAL RETREAT
Saturday, October 25, 2025
9:30am – 6:30pm
at
St. Thomas More Parish
1810 North McDonald Street, Appleton, WI 54911
Pre-Registration Required
Losing a child under any circumstance is horrific.
Focusing on the spirituality of the grieving process can help tremendously.
Just as He comforted his grieving disciples on the road to Emmaus,
Jesus comforts us and we comfort each other in this very special ministry.
Join our Diocese of Green Bay-St. Thomas More Retreat Team
in a warm and loving place
to think, to talk, to feel, and to pray.
Find compassion, rest, and peace… at least for a time.
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Retreat agenda includes prayer services, Spiritual Leader reflection,
large and small group presentations, breakout sessions,
one-on-one Emmaus Walks, Reconciliation, and Mass.
Come to this retreat to give yourself the gift of time
to focus on your own individual spiritual journey,
to focus on questions, such as…
Where is God in my pain…Where is my child now…
How can my faith help me through this horrible, new reality of life without my child?
Spiritual Leader: Deacon Lincoln Wood
Participation in all sessions is totally optional.
You will not be required to introduce yourself, tell your story, or share anything at all.
Many parents participate by listening. That being said, you will have ample
opportunity to interact with other parents, if you wish.
All Are Welcome!
Cost: $20/pp; $30/couple
Includes meals, beverages, and all retreat materials.
For more information, contact
Melina Van de Planque at 920-272-8283 or mvandeplanque@gbdioc.org
or
Diane Monaghan, Paul’s Mother at 800-919-9332 or diane@emfgp.org