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The Illusion of Communication: The Conversations Couples Think They Have
One of the most common challenges couples face is not the absence of communication—but the illusion of it. Many couples believe they have truly discussed important topics when, in reality, they have only exchanged surface-level words.
Expanding the mission: Serving Hispanic couples with greater care, presence and leadership
Deacon José joined the FOCCUS® staff April 20 and will help develop and enhance marriage preparation and enrichment products specifically designed for Hispanic couples, provide customer service and training for Hispanic customers, and share his insights into the needs of the Hispanic community.
Winter Launch Edition
This quarterly update highlights what’s new at FOCCUS® Marriage Ministries and what you can expect in the months ahead.
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The Illusion of Communication: The Conversations Couples Think They Have
One of the most common challenges couples face is not the absence of communication—but the illusion of it. Many couples believe they have truly discussed important topics when, in reality, they have only exchanged surface-level words.
Expanding the mission: Serving Hispanic couples with greater care, presence and leadership
Deacon José joined the FOCCUS® staff April 20 and will help develop and enhance marriage preparation and enrichment products specifically designed for Hispanic couples, provide customer service and training for Hispanic customers, and share his insights into the needs of the Hispanic community.
FOCCUS® hosts members of Mexican archdiocese for mutually beneficial exchange
Relationship building and collaboration were in the spotlight as members of the Catholic Archdiocese of Monterrey, Mexico, visited FOCCUS® Marriage Ministries at the organization’s new Omaha headquarters March 3-4.
FOCCUS® Offers Open-Ended Invitation to Support Customers
FOCCUS® offers open-ended invitation to support customersSheila Simpson, executive director of FOCCUS® Marriage Ministries, presents an overview of the organization’s marriage preparation and...
FOCCUS® on the National Stage: Education 2.0 Conference 2026
FOCCUS® on the National Stage: Education 2.0 Conference 2026This April, I will have the privilege of representing FOCCUS® Marriage Ministries at the Education 2.0 Conference in Las Vegas (April 7–9,...
Growing to Serve: FOCCUS® Marriage Ministries Announces New Headquarters
For 40 years, FOCCUS® Marriage Ministries has walked alongside facilitators, parishes, and faith communities to help millions of couples build holy, happy, and healthy marriages. Today, we are thrilled to announce a major milestone in that journey: FOCCUS® is moving to a new, expanded headquarters this February.
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Winter Launch Edition
This quarterly update highlights what’s new at FOCCUS® Marriage Ministries and what you can expect in the months ahead.
What Makes Catholic Marriage Preparation Unique?
Catholic marriage preparation is not simply preparation for a wedding day.
It is preparation for a sacrament—a lifelong vocation in which a man and a woman become a sign of Christ’s love for the Church.
Helping Couples Begin Marriage with Confidence
Some couples enter marriage with strong romantic confidence but weak practical confidence. They believe they’ll be fine because they love each other.
Love is essential. But strong marriage also needs skills and support.
When Differences Become Opportunities for Growth
Many couples fear differences because they assume differences predict failure. But differences do not predict failure. What predicts strength is how a couple responds to difference.
Talking About Expectations Before Marriage
Unspoken expectations often become disappointments. Disappointments become resentment. Resentment becomes distance. But expectations can also become a doorway to unity—when couples talk about them with humility.
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