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Other times, investigating a simple issue reveals deeper problems that require a third party’s guidance. While a counselor cannot “fix” a marriage, she can provide the tools to identify core issues and teach effective communication which ideally leads to a deeper connection and a stronger marriage.

Paul Kim, a Catholic international speaker, musician and comedian, will lead a day retreat Saturday, Sept. 25, at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Boise. Kim’s first talk, “Meant to Live More,” is from 10 a.m. to noon. His second talk, “Bulletproof Your Marriage,” is from 2 to 5 p.m.

My second daughter, Cathleen, married Tyler Tackett at St. Mark’s Catholic Church. Wedding days are filled with so much excitement, and as her father, I wanted to take a lot of “mental pictures” of the key events. I can say that it was truly one of the best days of my life. I know it was for my daughter and her new husband.

In a culture that can confuse identity, weaken commitment and reduce love to feelings alone, the Church proclaims with confidence and compassion what Jesus Himself reveals: that marriage is not a private experiment, but a divine gift — an enduring covenant of faithful love, ordered toward communion and fruitfulness, and elevated by Christ to the dignity of a sacrament.

“Mike goes above and beyond to help customers with their cars. He still works on cars even though he’s a supervisor, but it’s so nice because the business isn’t completely dependent on him now. It gives him more freedom.”

Parejas de Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial, durante una celebración en la parroquia de Sacred Heart en Emmett (ICR/ Foto Vero Gutiérrez) La Dirección del Ministerio Hispano/Latino de la Diócesis de Boise, parroquias y ministerios en esta área, han organizado para este 2026 una serie de talleres y retiros diseñados para apoyar a las parejas en su crecimiento emocional, espiritual y relacional. Cada actividad ofrece un espacio seguro y guiado para mejorar la comunicación, profu

Coordinado por el Ministerio Hispano/Latino, la Oficina de Matrimonio y Vida de la Diócesis de Boise y la parroquia Saint Jerome Parejas de Jerome, Idaho Falls, Twin Falls y Boise participaron del primer Taller Vida Exitosa en Pareja impartido por el diácono Juan Carlos Urquijo. (ICR foto/Vero Gutiérrez) Vero Gutiérrez Editora Asistente JEROME.- Del 24 al 26 de octubre se realizó el primer taller “Vida Exitosa en Pareja”, en un trabajo conjunto entre las oficinas del Mi- n

“Everything in our lives is God working to bring us all home."

Sarah Shapori shares her journey to the Catholic faith.

Men need to be about the “concrete arts of life” focused on love and all this calling entails.

The following story appeared in the April 8 Idaho Catholic Register. Dan and Peggy Minnaert participate in the couples' marriage retreat...