REAL LIFE
Newsletter from the Office of Marriage & Family
Breaking News:

> Amazon to reimburse U.S. employees who travel for abortions, other treatments Read more

> Pepsi donates to Republican party after the state of Texas passes the abortion heartbeat bill Read more

> U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will soon announce new regulations that may pose an existential threat to religious-based employers including Catholic hospitals. It is believed that sometime soon, HHS could announce the proposed regulations, which would not only disallow religious exemptions but would have a broad cost and compliance impact on all U.S. employers. Read more
Natural Family Planning Instruction for June & July 2022
 A First Instruction in the Billings Ovulation Method will be offered in:

• Little Falls: Tuesday, June 7 & July 5 at 7:30 p.m.
• Long Prairie: Monday, June 27 & July 25 at 7:00 p.m. 
• Rice: Monday, June 6 & July 11 at 6:30 p.m.
• Sauk Centre: Monday, June 20 & July 18 at 6:30 p.m.
• St. Cloud: Monday, June 27 & Thursday, July 21at 6:30 p.m.
• St. Michael: Tuesday, June 7 & July 5 at 6:00 p.m.
• Wadena: Friday, June 24 & July 22 at 5:30 p.m.

For additional sites, information or to register, visit www.stcdio.org/omf/nfp or contact Sheila Reineke sreineke@gw.stcdio.org at (320) 252-4721 ext. 308.
2022 Humanae Vitae Mass & Award Reception 

July 28, 2022 will mark the 54th Anniversary of Humanae vitae!

In celebration, we'll host our annual diocesan Humanae vitae Mass & Award Reception on Thursday, July 28 at Saint Mary's Cathedral, Saint Cloud at 7:00 p.m. with Bishop Donald Kettler.

For more information click on the orange banner below or visit: https://stcdio.org/event/2022-humanae-vitae-mass-award-reception/

Questions? Contact Sheila Reineke, sreineke@gw.stcdio.org or 320-252-4721 x308.
Click here to learn more & to register
For Your Marriage helps couples at all stages of life to understand and live God's plan for happy, holy marriages. For Your Marriage is an initiative of the Catholic Church.


May is Mental Health Awareness Month
 
Mental health is an incredibly important part of one's overall health. Married couples and families are often closest to those who are suffering from mental illness. For Your Marriage has articles and resources that may be of help to you or a loved one if someone close to you is struggling with mental illness.
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A newsletter from the Office of Marriage & Family
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