Catholic Family Groups & Movements

Amid a cultural tide that in many ways undermines family life, it can be difficult for families to faithfully persevere in their vocation and mission without the support of others. Sharing life’s joys and challenges with families and friends who share the same vision and commitment to Christian family life is very important.

There are many ways in which families can come together to be of mutual support and encouragement.

Listed below are a number of ecclesial movements, family groups, organisations and communities who have ecclesial recognition and operate within the Melbourne Archdiocese.

National Association of Catholic Families (Melbourne)
Contact: Maureen & Marc Florio
Ph: 0412 252 077
Email: nacfmelb@optusnet.com.au

Catholic Solo Parents
Ph: (03) 9379 7613
Email: catholicsolos@vtown.com.au

Couples for Christ
Contact: Bong Bernardo
Ph: (03) 9404 2331 or 0407 353 662
Email: bong.bernardo@cfc-australia.org

Disciples of Jesus Covenant Community
Contact: Bernard Hennessy
Ph: (03) 9888 7560
Email: bern.joan@gmail.com

Emmanuel Community
Contact: Kate & Justin Duckett
Ph: (03) 9544 9774
Email: duckett123@iprimus.com.au

Focolare Movement
Contact: Patricia O’Kelly
Ph: (03) 9852 4615
Email: focwmelb@iprimus.com.au

Passionist Family Group Movement
Ph: (03) 9846 5094
Email: family@pfgm.org

Teams - A Movement for Married Spirituality
Contact: Murray & Maureen Cullinan
Ph: (03) 9848 7278
 
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Contact: Peter & Erika Smith
Ph: (03) 9899 0824
Email: vicbookings@wwme.org.au
 
Spanish Marriage Encounter Melbourne
Contact: Hugo & Dalila Monterrosa
Ph: (03) 9705 6689
Email: mecmelbourne2006@gmail.com

Help with Family Problems

For contact details of organisations that can help or support families in times of difficulty, please see the where to find support page of this website.