Entries for the 'Press Releases' Category

Ontario, CA – Over 850 Worldwide Marriage Encounter couples made a strong statement here promising a lifetime commitment to their marriages. The couples signed a banner at the Ontario Convention Center which also affirmed their belief in traditional marriage between a man and a woman.

Rome, Italy -  Pope Benedict XVI speaking here recently at an audience with Worldwide Marriage Encounter leaders from across the world made strong comments in support of the movement.

New York, NY – The Catholic Channel, which is broadcast nationwide on Sirrus radio, will feature a special interview with a priest and couple involved with Worldwide Marriage Encounter on Tuesday, Feb. 5^th at 7:30 am

Chicago, IL -  When Oprah Winfrey hosted a Worldwide Marriage Encounter couple on her show this week she said, “This is something you can do!” as she let her audience of millions see that couples can have great marriages and can communicate every day in a loving way.

MOST REVEREND EUSEBIO ELIZONDO, M.Sp.S,  has been selected to succeed the late Bishop Jack Kaising as Episcopal Moderator for Worldwide Marriage Encounter, the largest pro-marriage organization in the United States. 

Each year since 1957, Franciscan Retreats, in the name of the entire Conventual Franciscan Order, has presented the Franciscan International Award to men, women and organizations that represent the best values of Catholic tradition. On May 11, Franciscan Retreats presented the 2006 award to Worldwide Marriage Encounter.