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April 17, 2017

Saskatoon couple works to improve marriages, which need 'regular tuneups'

Phil and Mary Wrubleski Saskatoon, who chair the diocesan Marriage Task Force, are examining marriage mentoring, in which a younger couple is invited to meet monthly with a more-established couple trained to engage in helpful conversations about marriage, life and children.

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan – Phil and Mary Wrubleski are eager to bring practical marriage enrichment opportunities to couples in the Diocese of Saskatoon.

Published in Canada
February 14, 2017

Canon official: Couples in irregular marriages can receive sacraments only if there's desire to change

Cardinal Coccopalmerio has written a book on Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation, "Amoris Laetitia."

VATICAN CITY – The provisions of "Amoris Laetitia" allow people in irregular marriage situations access to the sacraments only if they recognize their situation is sinful and desire to change it, according to the cardinal who heads the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts.

Published in International
June 17, 2016

Too many couples do not understand marriage is for life, Pope says

Pope Francis speaks during the opening of the Diocese of Rome's annual pastoral conference at the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome June 16.

ROME – Because most people today do not understand that sacramental marriage really is a bond that binds them to each other for life, many marriages today can be considered invalid, Pope Francis said.

Published in Faith