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Roman Catholic Diocese of Hamilton

Office for Family Ministry
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Record #: HAM0138 Last Modified: 03 May 2013 Last Full Update: 29 Aug 2012
Contact Information
Address & Map
Chancery Office
700 King St W
Hamilton, ON L8P 1C7
 
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Major IntersectionDundurn St N and King St W
Office Phone905-528-7988
Fax905-528-1088
E-Mailfamilyministry@hamiltondiocese.com
Websitewww.hamiltondiocese.com
Primary ContactTeresa Hartnett, Director, Family Minstry; Phone: ext 2250; Email: thartnett@hamiltondiocese.com
Volunteer CoordinatorDavid Dayler, Director, Discipleship and Parish Life; Phone: ext 2226; Email: ddayler@hamiltondiocese.com
Service Details
Alternate Name (Internal use only)Family Ministry Office ; Project Rachel ; Retrouvaille
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Located In CommunityHamilton West
WardWard 1
DescriptionThe Family Ministry Office offers support and encourages growth in family relationships primarily through education and self-help.  
The Office utilizes many volunteers to help in facilitating the different programs.  
 
The following are the programs offered through this office: 
* Project Rachel: offering support and counselling for those having difficulty dealing with a past abortion 
* Retrouvaille: offers help, hope and healing for those experiencing a troubled marriage 
* Marriage preparation: offers education on a variety of relationship issues for those planning marriage 
* Catholic Engaged Encounter: offers education on a variety of topics for those planning marriage 
* Natural Family Planning: information and referral to those wishing to learn more about planning and spacing their family naturally 
* Marriage Enrichment: offers a variety of programs allowing couples to focus on their relationship and each other 
* Support programs for Separated and Divorced: hope, healing and support for those experiencing a relationship breakup 
* Resource persons: staff are available to offer guidance and refer when necessary leadership training 
* Resource materials: available in our library both at the Chancery and online 
* Parenting Support & Education: presentations available to assist parents in their role as leaders and models for their children.
HoursMon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm 
July-August: Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm
Areas ServedHamilton (City of)
Bus Routes(1) KING ; (51) UNIVERSITY
FeesProgram - Call for details
LanguagesEnglish
Indexing
Service CategoriesFamily Support Centres/Outreach ~ Faith Based Organizational Perspective ; Natural Family Planning ; Postabortion Counselling ; Relationship Workshops ; Separation/Divorce Support Groups
SubjectsDivorce ; Enrichment programs ; Family planning ; Leadership training ; Marriage ; Parenting support ; Premarital counselling ; Religious organizations ; Separation