The Marriage and Family Life Office works to promote healthy, happy, and holy family life.  We support parishes in the areas of marriage preparation, marriage enrichment; natural family planning; grief support for all ages; troubled marriage support and more. The office also assists lay Catholic organizations and apostolates in their work related to families and parishes.  This is a member office of the Office of the Domestic Church and Discipleship in the Diocese of Kansas City - St. Joseph.

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Upcoming Events

Domestic Church Retreat for Married Couples

A Weekend Retreat with no overnight stays
April 10, 2026 - 6:00pm
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St. Gregory Recovery Center

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Cor - Knights of Columbus men's formation program for all men of the parish

Cor is a national outreach, offered by parish Knights of Columbus.

In a world full of distractions, Cor reminds us we were made for relationship with God and one another. Jesus didn’t call men to follow him on their own. Instead, he formed a brotherhood of disciples, taught them the Truth and sent them out together to transform the world. At Cor, we continue that mission by walking side by side, supporting one another in our struggles and celebrating our victories in faith.

Cor is designed to help men intentionally and regularly come together to live out authentic brotherhood. It provides structured opportunities for prayer, formation and fraternity. These gatherings are not just about deepening our knowledge of faith — they’re about strengthening our bond as brothers and encouraging each other to live the life God has called us to.

Alongside brothers in Christ, men become better husbands, fathers and members of their communities.

Contact your parish Knights of Columbus leadership to participate in COR at your church, or visit the national website for more information.