Life-Giving Wounds offers unique opportunities for Catholic adults (18+) whose parents have divorced, separated, or left broken families, to reflect intentionally on the wounds caused by their family’s breakdown. They journey through their exprience acompanied by knowledgeable, compassionate leaders who are also predominatnly from families of divorced or separated parents. Together, they are led to an encounter with Christ who can transform their life-draining wounds into life-giving sources of faith, hope, love, and joy for themselves, their relationships, and the Church.

The Indianapolis Chapter of Life-Giving Wounds has a launch date of May 2024, beginning with a Life-Giving Wounds healing retreat in Indianapolis. Following the retreat, there will be opportunities for Support Groups and future retreats as the chapter leadership and participation grows. 

• To learn more about the national mission of Life-Giving Wounds and the resources they offer, visit https://www.lifegivingwounds.org/. 
• You can also read this article about Life-Giving Wounds in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis newspaper, The Criterion.
• For information about the Indianapolis chapter of Life-Giving Wounds, contact Gabriela Ross in the Office of Marriage and Family Life at [email protected] or (317) 592-4007.

Registration coming soon!

Life-Giving Wounds Retreat
May 3-5, 2024
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House
5353 E 56th St
Indianapolis IN 46226
Retreat begins on Friday evening and ends on Sunday afternoon. Check back for exact times when registration opens!

We welcome participants from outside the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, with the understanding that space is limited and preference may be given to participants within the Archdiocese of Indianapolis who will form our local chapter going forward. 

For those flying into Indianapolis International Airport (IND), our retreat is a 30 min. drive from the airport. There are typically plenty of ride options (Taxi, Uber, Lyft, etc.)available from the airport.

If you are driving, free parking is available at Fatima Retreat House. 

For those commuting from out of state, Indianapolis is a short day trip from the following cities:

• Cincinnati, OH - 2 hrs.
• Columbus, OH - 3+ hrs.
• Steubenville, OH - 5 hrs.
• Louisville, KY - 2 hrs.
• Lexington, KY - 3 hrs.
• Bowling Green, KY - 3+ hrs.
• Nashville, TN - 4+ hrs.
• Chicago, IL - 3 hrs.
• Joliet, IL - 3 hrs.
• Peoria, IL - 3+ hrs.
• Springfield, IL - 3+ hrs.
• Lansing, MI - 3+ hrs.
• St. Louis, MO - 4 hrs.