Worldwide Marriage Encounter helps married couples rediscover themselves as individuals and as a couple and this takes place over the course of a weekend. Married couples are able to get away from the distractions of everyday life and focus on each other. The Weekend is God-centered and is presented in the Roman Catholic Faith Expression; however we welcome couples of all faiths. Guided by a team of volunteer couples and a priest, each participant explores their relationship with their spouse, and their family. The Weekend format helps couples communicate openly and honestly, without any group sharing, therapy or marriage counseling. The team couples set an atmosphere for open and loving communication. They model the method, and share their own life experiences, making it easier for spouses to talk with each other.  Although the couple's conversations are private, seeing other couples striving for a better relationship makes it easier for them to be open to their spouse.

Upcoming 2013 weekend dates:

March 22-24, 2013 Our Lady of Czestochowa

August 23-25, 2013 St. Mary, Elverson, PA

October 5-6, 2013 IHM Retreat Center, Bryn Mawr (non-residential weekend)

November 15-17, 2013 St. Mary, Elverson, PA

Parish Enrichment Programs:

• Languages of Love - Based on the book The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman.  Length of the program is 4 hours or this can be offered as a multi-night series.
• Waffles & Spaghetti - Based on the book Men are like Waffles, Women are like Spaghetti by Bill & Pam Farrel.  Length of the program is 1.5 hours.
• Love and Respect - Based on the book The Love She Most Desires; The Respect
• He Desperately Needs by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs.  This is an all-day program or can be offered a multi-night series.

For information call: 1-800-456-8330
email: information@wwme-philly.org