National Marriage Week
February 7th - 14th
Things you can do to celebrate and promote marriage

National Marriage Week's website, has a wealth of resources and ideas, to honor and strengthen marriages.  Simply go to www.marriageweek.org to find out more.

Here are some specific resources for strengthening marriages .

Download our Couples Connection Plan

Download Date Night Ideas

Making Marriage Easier Book by Arlene Pellicane

Married Couple Retreat
February 13-15, 2026

Franciscan Retreats & Spirituality Center
Prior Lake, MN


Enhance your relationship as well as your spiritual journey by spending time together with God. Deepen your connection through four themed conferences, sacraments and 1:1 spiritual direction. Personal time to walk among our 60 acres of nature and/or socialize. Enjoy the fireplace in the Marian Lounge, put puzzles together in the library, or rest. Meals cooked onsite. Most of our guests already have a great marriage, and leave the retreat feeling blessed with an even stronger marriage. 
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WINE: Catholic Women's Conference
February 14, 2026

St. John Neumann
Eagan, MN


The day begins with Mass celebrated by Archbishop Hebda and features inspirational talks by Barbara Heil, Dr. Kerry McMahon, and Leila Benoit, as well as the amazing music of Teresa Peterson. Opportunities for confession, adoration, shopping, prayer teams, and more! An optional Friday evening gathering includes a tremendous dinner, praise & worship, networking, and entertainment.
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Archdiocesan Men's Conference
March 21, 2026

St. Elizabth Ann Seton
Hastings, MN

“As for me and my house”

This retreat for men in the archdiocese will begin with Mass at 8 a.m. with Archbishop Bernard Hebda and Bishop Kevin Kenney. The conference and holy hour will feature speaker Doug Barry, founder and director of the Catholic ministry RADIX.
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Upcoming TCR weekends for 2026:

April 17 ~ 19, 2026
July 31 ~ Aug. 2, 2026
Oct. 2 ~ Oct. 4, 2026
Dec. 4 ~ Dec. 6, 2026
 
TCR SATURDAY POST MEETINGS
 
9:30 AM - 2:00 PM   

New Post Location!!

Our Lady of Grace Church
5071 Eden Ave
Edina, Minnesota

https://www.olgparish.org/

Post Sessions are open to all couples who have completed their initial weekend.

Couples can attend Post Sessions as many times as they would like.

 
January 31st - Posts 11 & 12 Sacramental Marriage, Review, Ceremony

Next Post Sessions follows April 17-19, 2026 weekend.
More information to come soon!
INTERNATIONAL
Online Post Sessions

Tuesday Evenings 7-9 PM

Next Session starting February 24, 2026

Feb 24th - Post 1 Communication, 5 D's
March 3rd - Post 2 Effective Listening
March 10th - Post 3 Family of Origin
March 17th - Post 4 Personality Styles, Needs
March 24th - Post 5 Decisions to Commit & Love
March 31st - Post 6 Decisions to Forgive & Trust
April 7th - Post 7 Conflict Management
April 14th - Post 8 Anger Management
April 21st - Post 9 Intimacy
April 28th - Post 10 Sexual Relationship
May 5th - Post 11 Sacramental Marriage
May 12th - Post 12 Review, Closing Ceremony
 
Click Here to Register for Online Sessions
 - ALL ARE WELCOME -

TCR Eagan & Plymouth CORE

** Note date and location change **
February 6th - Eagan 6pm, Potluck
           St. John Neumann Catholic Church,
           4030 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan, MN
            in the Youth Room
            Topic:  Meet the new, exciting CORE!

February 21st - Plymouth Potluck, 6pm
            St. Mary's of the Lake
           105 Forestview Ln N, Plymouth, MN
            Topic:  Meet the new, exciting CORE!

Questions?  Please contact Eric & Char ewander124@gmail.com

Central Wisconsin CORE


February 1, 2026

COREs are the first Sunday of the month at 7:00 PM.

If anyone wants to join in on our CORE sessions, please contact at us 2039@helpourmarriage.org and we will send them the link.  All are welcome !

Central Minnesota CORE 
February 15, 2026


Meetings held 3rd Sunday of the month (except December) from 1:00-3:00 PM.

St. Michael’s Church
1036 Co Rd 4
St Cloud 56303

Please contact Kyle or Jennifer for additional information
jennifer_paumen@hotmail.com
 
International CORE Meetings

1st Thursday of Month 7- 9 pm

Retrouvaille International hosts an online CORE the first Thursday of each month, from
7-9 pm Central Time.

February 5, 2026

Click below for the current link to register for the Online CORE presentations.  You will be invited to a Zoom meeting.  Register in advance of the meeting.
Click Here for International CORE *** NEW LINK *** The passcode 713331
Formation Weekend

July 31st - August 2, 2026

Hosted by Retrouvaille of Joliet
Carmelite Spiritual Center
Darien, IL

Any couple who has completed a Retrouvaille Weekend and wants to continue improving their marriage can attend.

Cost per couple is $595, and includes room and board along with instructional materials.
What is a Formation Weekend?
 
A Formation Weekend picks up where your Retrouvaille Weekend left off, guiding you towards: 
  • Deepening your healing
  • Strengthening your spiritual connection
  • Understanding your story in new ways
  • Mastering advanced dialogue skills
You've already done the hard work to put your marriage on a better path, so take advantage of this opportunity to make your personal bond even stronger. 
 
Questions? Send us an email or give us a call!

Jeff and Lisa Verive
Community Coordinators - Retrouvaille of Joliet
Jeff:630-815-2113
Lisa: 815-258-3066
JeffLisaVerive@HelpOurMarriage.org
Click Here to Register for Formation
City on the Hill
Music Festival

Duluth MN

August 7-8, 2026

City On The Hill Music Fest will bring together people of faith for 2 DAYS of fellowship and music at beautiful Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth, MN.

Established in 2015 on the shores of the greatest of lakes, City On the Hill Music Festival brings together thousands of Christians from across the country for two days of worship, music and praise.
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TCR Board Meeting


February 17, 2026

Meetings held the 3rd Tuesday of the month starting at 7 PM.

All Welcome to Attend 

Please contact Stan or Mary at TCRCoordinator@TCR-MN.org for information on meeting location.
Click here for Email Address List of Board Members



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Dialogue Questions?

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Click here for Sample Dialogue Questions
Click here for list of Marriage Counselors
WE NEED MORE BOOKS
for Friday Night Couples

Do you have books that helped heal your marriage?  Would you be willing to donate them to other couples who need help with their marriage? 

Bring any books you would like to donate to the Comfort Inn (old Best Western Dakota Ridge) Hotel in Eagan during a Retrouvaille weekend or to any Post Session.
Click here for reading recommendations

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Doug Hinderer

Weekdays 5pm - 6pm

Relevant Radio 1330AM has a New Radio Segment on helping marriages become stronger.

Marriage Unhindered is a sincere exploration of the joys and challenges within the realm of marriage. Hosted by seasoned Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Doug Hinderer, this one-hour, caller-based show offers listeners an authentic journey into the complexities of marital relationships. Tune in and take the first step towards a happier, healthier relationship with your spouse!
Click here to search podcasts for subject matter
Defeat Porn. Together.

Covenant Eyes is designed to help you and those you love live free from pornography.

Struggling to quit watching porn?

YOU'RE NOT ALONE

Join over 1.5 million people who've used Covenant Eyes to experience victory over porn.
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Relevant Radio
Relevant Radio

Bringing Christ to the world through the media

We would like to thank Relevant Radio for their support and sharing Retrouvaille through the media.

Tune in to 1330AM
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Patron Saint of Retrouvaille - St. Joseph

O blessed Joseph, faithful guardian of my Redeemer, Jesus Christ, protector of thy chaste spouse, the virgin Mother of God, I choose thee this day to be my special patron and advocate and I firmly resolve to honor thee all the days of my life. Therefore I humbly beseech thee to receive me as thy client, to instruct me in every doubt, to comfort me in every affliction, to obtain for me and for all the knowledge and love of the Heart of Jesus, and finally to defend and protect me at the hour of my death. Amen

'I know by experience, ' says St. Teresa of Avila, 'that the glorious St. Joseph assists us generally in all necessities. I never asked him for anything which he did not obtain for me. 
Mission & Vision Statements
Mission Statement

Twin Cities Retrouvaille is a Christian peer ministry that, with the help of God, teaches communication skills and offers a support community to couples experiencing pain and disappointment in their marriage relationships. 

Vision Statement

The vision of TCR is to build a healthy, vibrant, and expanding community which provides a nurturing environment that inspires Retrouvaille couples to grow in support for each other, other couples, and to reach out to other communities.

TCR Board Meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of every month, 7pm-9pm.
Meetings are open for all community members to attend.
If you would like to attend, please contact any of the board members listed below.

TCR Board Members:

Chaplain:  Reverend Matthew Shireman  fathermatt@stgregorynb.org
Community Coordinators:  Stan & Mary Nordin  TCRCoordinator@tcr-mn.org
Finance Coordinators:  Paul & Kathy Markert   TCRFinance@tcr-mn.org
Secretary Coordinators: Tim & Teresa Sazma  TCRSecretary@tcr-mn.org    
Registration Coordinators: Dean & Pat Ziegenbein   TCRRegistration@tcr-mn.org 
Weekend Coordinators: Paul & Tina Shasky   TCRWeekend@tcr-mn.org 
POST Coordinators: OPEN  TCRPost@tcr-mn.org
Volunteer Coordinators:   Roger & Suzie Verduzco  TCRVolunteer@tcr-mn.org
CORE Coordinators:  OPEN   TCRCore@tcr-mn.org