Archbishop Timothy Broglio welcomes 20 US military couples to marriage retreat in Germany

Archbishop Timothy Broglio welcomed 20 U.S. military couples to a marriage enrichment retreat held from Oct. 9 to 11 in Rastatt, Germany. The couples, representing nine different military installations across Europe, gathered at the Saint Bernhard Bildungshaus Retreat Center to address challenges related to frequent deployments and reassignments.

During the weekend, the participants engaged in prayer, group sessions, and dialogue focused on communication, compatibility, and accompaniment. The retreat utilized the REFOCCUS Marriage Enrichment Inventory, a resource created by FOCCUS, Inc. of the Archdiocese of Omaha. Archbishop Broglio celebrated Mass on both Saturday and Sunday mornings.

In evaluations following the event, one participant noted that the retreat provided a helpful opportunity to learn how to strengthen their marriage through grace and reflection.