Fr. Nathanael Block is pastor of Our Lady of the Snow Roman Catholic Church in Snowflake, Arizona and Judicial Vicar for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gallup, New Mexico. He recently celebrated his ten-year anniversary of priestly ordination.
What God Has Joined Retreat
November 13-15, 2024
November 13-15, 2024
A Retreat for Separated and Divorced Men and Women Seeking to Conform Themselves to God’s Truth and His Will for Their Lives. Find Strength, Hope, and Solidarity. You're not alone.
Meet Our Master of Ceremonies
Patrick Metts, LPC
Patrick Metts is the Associate Director of the Office of Evangelization & Discipleship in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and also possesses a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Studies from the John Paul II Institute. Patrick created RESTORE - a Catholic Marriage Resource for couples seeking support, growth, and healing in their relationships. He and his wife live in suburban Atlanta, and have two sons.
Meet Our Pastoral Team
Fr. Elias Dorham
Fr. Elias Dorham is pastor of St. John Chrysostom Melkite Catholic Church in Atlanta. He and his wife, Khouria Sylvia, have been married for thirty years and have ten children and three grandchildren. Fr. Dorham leads the Marriage Enrichment Program for Mount Tabor Counseling, based in Colorado.
Fr. Tim Hepburn
Fr. Tim Hepburn is pastor of St. Michael Catholic Church in Gainesville, Ga. Previously, he was Director of Vocations for the Archdiocese of Atlanta. He has served as chaplain at Emory University, Agnes Scott College, and Georgia Tech. Father was ordained in 1993, and he loves teaching, preaching, and singing!
Kevin Sevcik, LAPC
Kevin Sevcik is a bilingual Christian/Catholic counselor at Transfiguration Counseling, working at both St. Thomas More in Decatur, Ga and St. Catherine of Siena in Kennesaw, Ga. His therapeutic approach draws on parts work therapy, humanistic therapies, and other evidence based models. He has a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Divine Mercy University.
Meet Our Retreat Speakers
Dr. Felix Menéndez, JCD, STL
Dr. Felix Menendez, JCD, STL is Court Administrator and Diocesan Judge at the Metropolitan Tribunal for the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
Dr. Christine Bacon
Dr. Christine Bacon leads an international group of men and women standing for their marriage vows after separation and/or divorce. She is the author of The Super Couple: A Formula for Extreme Happiness in Marriage. A communication and relationship expert, her doctoral dissertation examined humor in marriage.
John Clark
John Clark is author of Betrayed Without a Kiss: Defending Marriage after Years of Failed Leadership in the Church, and has written prolifically for numerous Catholic publications. A graduate of Christendom College, he and his wife Lisa have nine children and live in central Florida.
Beverly Willett
Beverly Willett is a retired NYC attorney, author of Disassembly Required: A Memoir of Midlife Resurrection, and co-founder of the Coalition for Divorce Reform. Her op eds and personal essays have appeared in dozens of the nation’s leading newspapers and magazines. She writes on a variety of topics but most often about marriage, divorce, and faith. She has two daughters and now makes her home in Savannah, Georgia.
Fr. Robert Altier*
Fr. Robert Altier was ordained in 1989, and serves in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul in Minneapolis. He is the author of God’s Plan for Your Marriage: An Exploration of Holy Matrimony from Genesis to the Wedding Feast of the Lamb. Fr. Altier is known for his devotion to the Eucharist and the Blessed Virgin Mary.
*Fr. Altier will not be joining us in person, but he will be providing us with a pre-recorded video.
*Fr. Altier will not be joining us in person, but he will be providing us with a pre-recorded video.
Leila Miller*
Leila Miller is the author of Primal Loss: The Now-Adult Children of Divorce Speak and “Impossible” Marriages Redeemed. A resident of Phoenix, Arizona, she is wife to one, mother to eight, and grandmother to many.
*Mrs. Miller will not be joining us in person, but she will be providing us with a pre-recorded video.
*Mrs. Miller will not be joining us in person, but she will be providing us with a pre-recorded video.
SCHEDULE
DETAILS
What God Has Joined is an opportunity for divorced and separated people to find strength, hope, and solidarity as they seek to conform to God's truth and will for their lives. No matter where you are on your journey - this is an opportunity to grow deeper into your faith!
What God Has Joined will take place at the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta's Chancery located at 2401 Lake Park Dr. S.E., Smyrna, GA 30080.
The cost is $35, which includes all meals, a notebook, and a rosary! We do not want financial concerns to impede your opportunity to encounter Jesus or have fellowship with other divorced and separated. Please email pmetts@archatl.com for scholarship options.
A room block has been reserved for those attending the retreat at the Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria. You can book the hotel by clicking HERE! It is located at 200 Interstate North Parkway SE Atlanta, Georgia 30339 and is a 7 minute drive or 37 minute walk from the Chancery.
- Guestroom rate $159/night
- Parking $18/night
- Complimentary Wi-Fi ($9.99 value)
- Individuals will pay for their own rooms.
- Book by October 11, 2024
Additional Opportunities
St. John Chrysostom Melkite Catholic Church
Mass
The Most Reverend John Nhàn Trần, Auxiliary Bishop of Atlanta, will preside over a Mass for separated and divorced Catholics at St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church on Saturday, November 16 at 10 a.m. A reception with light refreshments will follow.
1618 Ben King Rd, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Tour, Vespers, Dinner
A tour will be given by Fr. Elias Dorham of his parish, St. John Chrysostom Melkite Catholic Church, on Saturday, November 16 at 4:15 p.m. After the tour, there will be Confession at 5:15 p.m., Vespers (evening prayer) at 6 p.m., and a complimentary dinner at 7 p.m.
Please RSVP HERE!
1428 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307