Beginning Experience Ministry

This is a peer grief ministry for separated, divorced and widowed persons. The loss of a loved one through separation, divorce, or death is one of life’s most traumatic experiences. It can result in nearly unbearable feelings of loneliness and grief. Many people who have suffered this loss feel left out by their church, uneasy around married friends, unsure of themselves and uncertain about their futures.

Kansas City Chapter

Beginning Experience of Greater Kansas City, Inc. (BEGKC) is a self-supporting chapter of Beginning Experience International Ministry, Inc. The origins of BEGKC chapter began July 1, 1976 and has been in continuous existence ever since. It is composed of trained volunteers selected from program participants and affiliated with the International Ministry Center to present the programs.  For additional information please contact Donna at 816-305-3760

 For more information about upcoming programs click HERE.

WHAT? 12-Week Support Series. The Catholic’s Divorced Survival Guide program is based on the teachings of the Catholic Church and the sessions are led by a licensed professional . The twelve-part program offers healing and hope to those that have gone through a divorce.

This course is being offered online via Zoom in a small group setting and is facilitated by a licensed counselor. 

WHO? Anyone seeking counsel, comfort, or support after a divorce. 

WHEN?   Fall of 2021... dates coming soon.

WHERE? In person & online via Zoom.

Cost: $30 to cover the cost of the book (scholarships are available upon request)

“Come to me, all you who labor and are overburdened, and I will give you rest.”                  [Matthew 11:28]

For more information or to register, call our Pastoral Ministry Coordinator, Mary Connor, at 913-402-3920 or mary.connor@stmichaelcp.org 

Registration is required- CLICK HERE

At St. Michael and any Catholic parish, your designated minister can assist you with the information and assistance on receiving an annulment after a time of divorce. For a Catholic to re-marry in the Catholic Church, there must be a declaration of nullity from their local Tribunal. The marriage will still have been valid civilly, but after further examination, may in fact be invalid sacramentally.

The USCCB states that, "For a Catholic marriage to be valid, it is required that:
(1) the spouses are free to marry;
(2) they are capable of giving their consent to marry;
(3) they freely exchange their consent;
(4) in consenting to marry, they have the intention to marry for life, to be faithful to one another and be open to children;
(5) they intend the good of each other;
(6) their consent is given in the presence of two witnesses and before a properly authorized Church minister. "

During the annulment process, your Tribunal office is seeking evidence that one of the essential requirements, above, was missing, which would determine that the marriage was not actually brought about on the wedding day. This process begins by meeting with your priest, deacon, or lay minister to work through and submit the required documents. Contact our Parish office to set up an appointment with one of our Priests. 913-402-3900.