Marriage Preparation Engaged Couple Retreat
Retreat Day begins at 9:00 a.m. and concludes by 4:00 p.m.
Only $100 per couple (includes lunch & materials)
Location: St. Columba Cathedral Hall, 144 W. Wood Street, Youngstown, Ohio (Building next to the Cathedral)
Couples are invited to attend Mass at 4:00 p.m. at Saint Columba Cathedral following the retreat day
Retreat Date and Locations: All sessions run from 9:00am – 4:00pm.  Due to renovations being done at the Saint Columba Cathedral Hall the remaining 2 retreats have been relocated.
Saturday, August 29, 2026:Â
Our Lady of Mt Carmel Basilica
343 Via Mount Carmel Ave
Youngstown, OH 44505
Saturday, October 24, 2026:
Holy Family Parish, Poland
2785 Center Rd
Poland, OH 44514
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To register for a Diocese of Youngstown one-day marriage preparation retreat, please visit: https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=4479d9
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The Engaged Couple Retreat is a day-long marriage preparation workshop designed to assist engaged couples in preparing for their life-long vocation of marriage. It is a day to study, review, and learn the truth, beauty and joy of God’s plan for marriage. There will be time for couples to focus on their relationship with each other, with Christ, and with His Church.
The retreat day consists of a series of short presentations providing basic instruction in the nature of the Sacrament of Marriage – its essential elements, marriage as a Christian vocation, as well as couple discussion and prayer. In addition, couples will receive a clear understanding of Christian sexuality and the role that God desires to play in marriage and family life.
For more information on this and other opportunities for marriage preparation formation, visit doy.org/marriage-and-family-life/ or contact the Office of Marriage and Family Life at 330-744-8451 x252 or email marriageoffice@youngstowndiocese.org.
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