New Life Remarriage Retreat

Congratulations on your decision to marry in the Catholic Church. We are pleased to take part of your Sacramental Marriage preparation. God bless you in these grace filled moments and know of our prayers as you embark together on this holy vocation.

The New Life Remarriage Retreat is best suited for:

• Engaged couples where one or both have been previously married with or without children.
• Engaged couples coming from previous cohabitation relationships 3+years.

Before registering to any of our retreats you should have:

•Gone to a parish and met with your Priest or marriage preparation minister to begin your marriage preparation process

•Obtained from your Priest or marriage preparation minister the recommendation to a specific retreat

You will be asked to give the name and contact information for this Priest or marriage preparation minister, and will not be able to complete registration without it; he may be asked to confirm his approval.

The New Life:  Remarriage Retreat is a two-day (non-overnight) marriage preparation retreat where the couples learn more about marriage as a Sacrament and topics such as Shadows from the Past, Guidelines for Stepfamilies, Finances, Remarriage and New Life. The topics will be presented by staff members of the Family Life Office, a licensed professional counselor, and presenting couples.

New Life Retreats are held every 3-4 months. The ideal time to attend is from 6-12 months before the wedding, but no later than 2-3 months before the wedding date. Couples must be referred by their parish priest or deacon.

Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis for 32 couples. Please refer to calendar for available dates or call us at 956-784-5012

Retreat Info:

Schedule: Saturday and Sunday, 8:00am - 5:30pm 

Place: Bishop Adolf Marx Conference Center - San Juan, TX

Cost: $145 per couple which includes materials, breakfast, and lunch.

The completed registration form can be emailed to [email protected] with a non-refundable fee of $145 payable by credit or debit card accepted over the phone or in person at the Family Life Office.  A PayPal fee will be added for all credit or debit card transactions.  Alternately, a money order can be mailed to the address given below.  Please do not mail cash or checks.

Diocese of Brownsville - Family Life Office
700 N. Virgen de San Juan Blvd.
SAN JUAN, TX 78589

A confirmation letter is mailed to the couple when the application and fee are received, this letter guarantees admission to the New Life Remarriage Retreat.

Rescheduling will only be allowed in case of an emergency approved by the Director or Associate, and will include a $60.00 rescheduling fee to offset meal costs..

Registration Form