Office of Family Ministries at 601 S. Jefferson Ave., Springfield, MO 65806-3143 US - Home
Welcome to Family MinistriesThe Office of Family Ministries exists to support and strengthen family life. Programs and resources are offered with the aim of raising the awareness of the sacredness of family life and firmly establishing a Family Perspective throughout the diocese.
What is marriage? Are a man and a woman really essential to marriage? What about the child … and the role of mothers and fathers? Is it discriminatory to defend marriage as the union of one man and one woman? What impact does the redefinition of marriage have on religious liberty? Marriage is unique for a reason. We invite you to click the image above to find out why. (more . . .)
Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Celebrations
The diocese hosts annual Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Celebrations at St. Mary Cathedral in Cape Girardeau and at St. Agnes Cathedral in Sprngfield every February. Each event begins with Mass celbrated by Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr. . . .
Courageous Movie Night
The Office of Family Ministries has purchased the rights to show the movie "Courageous" at parishes across the diocese. Four men, one calling: To serve and protect. As law enforcement officers they are confident and focused. Yet at the end of the day, they face a challenge that ...
Diocesan Marriage Preparation Policy
Congratulations! You've made the decision to get married. As you prepare for your wedding day, the Church askes you to also prepare for your life-long marriage. We want to help you have the best marriage possible. We have developed these steps to assist you...
Soul Surfer Family Movie Night
The Office of Family Ministries is sponsoring "Soul Surfer" Family Movie Nights at parishes across the diocese. This movie is a very powerful pro-family film, based on a true story, that has already touched the lives of countless families. If you are interested in bringing ...
Upcoming Marriage Encounter Weekends in our Diocese
Turn a Good Marriage into a Great Marriage through a
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend!
Plan now to attend one of the following Marriage Encounter weekends. ...
Third Annual Catholic Men's Conference
Third Annual Catholic Men’s Conference The Office of Family Ministries hosted the Third Annual Catholic Men’s Conference on Tuesday, October 25th at Our Lady of the Lake parish in Branson with guest speaker Father Larry Richards ...
For Your Marriage
What have you done for your marriage today?
Got time for your marriage?
Just 60 seconds? 30, maybe?