Why So Many Divorced Catholics Fall Away from the Church — And How We Can Respond

Is there a place for divorced Catholics in the Catholic Church? Many people feel overlooked or unsure where to turn — and almost no one talks about what the Church actually offers for separated and divorced Catholics.

In Part 2 with Carolyn Klika Catino of Abounding Joy Ministry, we go beyond the teaching and into the reality: the isolation, the gaps in parish support, the questions about annulments, and — most importantly — the path to healing that's rooted in truth and community.

If you haven't seen Part 1, start there — we focus on preventing divorce and fighting for your marriage relationship before it breaks.

In this episode:

- How the Catholic Church ministers to divorced Catholics

- Why so many divorced Catholics feel abandoned (and what's changing)

- Annulments — what they really mean and why they're misunderstood

- Identity, healing, and rebuilding after divorce

- Where to find faithful Catholic support and accompaniment

💔 Whether you're navigating life after divorce or walking alongside someone who is — this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and a real way forward.

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Upcoming Abounding Joy events:

• Abounding Joy Divorce Ministry Intensive Training May 13 and 14
• An Evening for the Separated and Divorced - East: May 19
• An Evening for the Separated and Divorced - West: May 21

Help us proclaim the truth about life, family, and human dignity.

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