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Infertility Support
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"Couples who discover that they are sterile suffer greatly. "What will you give me," asks Abraham of God, "for I continue childless?" And Rachel cries to her husband Jacob, "Give me children, or I shall die!" " (Catechism of the Catholic Church #2374) If you or someone you know is suffering from infertility, the following information is a beginning point. If you find you need extra support, or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the OMFRL for assistance. |
Support and Discussion Group
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Couples are invited to join us for a diocesan support and discussion group that will offer opportunities for families to share and encourage each other. You will also have opportunities to join together in prayer and hear from experts in the field on dealing with infertility on the spiritual, emotional, and physical levels. Please note that each meeting is independent and you are welcome to attend any meeting. All are welcome and this outreach is free of charge.
Upcoming Dates and Times:
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Thursday, August 16, 2012
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7:00-8:30 p.m.
Location:
St. Katharine Drexel Parish
1800 S. Katie Ave. Suite #1
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 275-6870
Contact our office to register and for more information.
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Medical Assistance
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At Avera Women's, the Catholic healthcare system in Eastern South Dakota, you will find a team of physicians, nurses and support staff with a wealth of experience in women's health services, including fertility care.
The Pope Paul VI Institute, founded in 1985 by Thomas W. Hilgers, MD, is internationally recognized for its outstanding achievements in the field of natural fertility regulation and reproductive medicine, including assisting those couples struggling with infertility.
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Videos |
Videos, including a brief two part series highlighting the powerful testimony of one couple's struggle with infertility and the hope achieved through NaPro Technology and modern women's health science. Below is a presentation with Msgr. Charles Mangan discussing the importance and distinct role that Mary, our mother in grief, plays for those suffering from infertility.
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Help is Available
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Please know that you are not alone! Perhaps you are at a point where some outside assistance may be helpful in dealing with your struggles. Here are two recommended resources here in our diocese:
Contact your Parish Priest for a confidential meeting to help address the struggles you are experiencing.
Catholic Family Services offers counseling and support for those seeking healing with grief counseling . CLICK HERE for more information.
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