Separated & Divorced Support Group
2026-06-28 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-12 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-26 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-09 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-23 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-13 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Are you navigating the emotional, relational, and logistical complexities of separation or divorce?
You do not have to go through this difficult time alone. The free and confidential Separated and Divorced support group offers a safe space to share experiences, process your feelings, and rebuild your confidence. Find the support and encouragement you need to move forward with clarity and purpose.
All are welcome, regardless of where you are in your journey.
We offer both in-person or online meetings via Zoom.

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The Third Option
2026-06-28 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-12 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-09 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-23 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-09-13 18:30 - 20:30 | The Good News Center, 10475 Cosby Manor Road, Utica, NY, 13502, United States
Are you surviving or thriving in your relationship?
Learn to heal, grow and live a happier healthier life together.
The Third Option is a free and confidential skills-based program that helps participants build a life based on respect, communication, and mutual support.
The groups focus is on encouraging open dialogue, building trust, listening to
understand and speaking with truth and love.
In-person or online meetings via Zoom. Meets every other Sunday 6:30-8:30 pm (except holidays).
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PAL - Parents of Addicted Loved Ones
2026-06-29 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-07-13 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-07-27 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-08-10 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-08-24 18:00 - 19:30 | The Good News Center, 10475 Cosby Manor Road, Utica, NY, 13502, United States
A support group for parents and other family members who are trying to support a loved one through an addiction.
Meetings are FREE and open to any sober loved one; attendees must be 18 and over.
PAL is a family recovery organization, educating, equipping, and supporting families of individuals dealing with addiction. The goal is their restored peace, strength, and hope in the midst of turbulent times.
What makes PAL unique is the evidence-based practices and the peer-to-peer support, where participants are encouraged to share their experiences with each other in confidence.
Meets every other Monday (except holidays) from 6-7:30 pm.

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Women at the Well
2026-06-30 14:00 - 15:30
It wasn’t the water He came for. It was me.
Are you yearning to have a deeper relationship with God?
Do you feel stirrings in your heart and are not sure how to act upon them?
Are you inspired by hearing the faith journeys of others?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may want to join the group Women at the Well. The groups is facilitated by Kathy Meus. Kathy retired after 36 years of serving four parishes in the diocese as a Director of Faith Formation and in pastoral ministry.
These women meet to encourage each other on their journey of faith. It is free and open to women who want a stronger relationship with God.
Meets the last Tuesday of the month. There will be no Women at the Well for the months of July and August.
Last Tuesday of the month, 2-3:30 PM. (Please note new time)

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Theology Uncorked
2026-07-16 18:15 - 20:00, 2026-08-20 18:15 - 20:00
Theology Uncorked
Theology Uncorked is an open, inviting gathering for the believers, curious and skeptics alike. Each month features a faith-based talk—often led by clergy-paired with fellowship, conversation, light fare, and a complimentary glass of wine. No question is off-limits, and everyone is welcome. It is a relaxed, meaningful way to explore life’s big questions and connect or reconnect with your faith.
It is held on the Third Thursday of the month at a local venue.

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21st annual Rosary Walk
2026-08-05 17:00 - 19:30
Saying the rosary while walking combines physical exercise with spiritual meditation, offering benefits like reduced stress, improved mental clarity, and deeper prayer focus. This practice turns ordinary, active time into a “rosary walk,” allowing for meditation on the life of Christ while surrounded by nature.
Join us for our 21st annual Rosary Walk on Wednesday, August 5th at 6pm here at The Good News Center’s Trail of Peace.
We will also pray the Rosary in our Meditation Garden for those unable to walk the trail. Seating will be provided.
In case of inclement weather we will pray the Rosary in our beautiful chapel.
We will be offering a Greek dinner from 5-5:45 pm consisting of chicken skewers with roasted red peppers and onions, rice, Greek salad, pita bread and assorted beverages. Baklava and vanilla ice cream will be offered after the Rosary.
The cost is $25 per person for dinner only. Reservations for dinner are accepted starting June 1st and must be paid in advance by July 29th. Register below or make reservations by calling us at 315-735-6210 Monday-Friday.

Retrouvaille Weekend; A Lifeline for Married Couples
2026-08-21 - 2026-08-23
Do you or someone you know need a marriage tune-up? Maybe just something to help things run a little more smoothly in married life—or perhaps it feels like a complete overhaul is needed and every day has become a struggle.
Think about when your car starts making a strange noise. You take it to the mechanic, and suddenly the sound disappears before you even get there. But marriages are different. Sometimes those little “noises” don’t go away on their own. Just like with a car, a marriage may only need a small tune-up to get back on track—or it may need more attention.
What is the answer? Retrouvaille! This weekend program offers an opportunity to rediscover why these two people fell in love in the first place. The program allows the couple to reconnect with the most important person in their life, their spouse, and to start fresh.
Many people looking for marriage help are embarrassed and don’t want to seek the help they need. Retrouvaille is a confidential program where the hurting couple never has to share their “dirty laundry.” They can still learn techniques how to communicate better from people who share their own experiences.
Once the couple has completed the weekend, they are asked to continue to learn the skills necessary to solve conflict by attending additional online classes. These classes are essential to complete the Retrouvaille experience.
The program is conducted by volunteers who have had their own marriage challenges and have learned how to overcome them. They now want to help other couples.
The next Retrouvaille weekend in the Utica area will be held here at The Good News Center. Participants can register online at HelpOurMarriage.org or by calling 315-736-1869 to speak with Judy Hauck. You may also call with questions if you are uncertain if the program is right for you.
Remember there is hope. And it is called Retrouvaille.

Good News Luncheon; "A Catholic's Journey with the Holocaust"
2026-09-09 11:00 - 13:00
Join The Good News Center as we welcome Linna Schindler McDonald for our luncheon on Wednesday, September 9th, from 11 AM-1 PM.
Linna will speak about A Catholic’s Journey with the Holocaust. Antisemitism is darkness. By discussing its origins and its application by the Nazi’s through the Holocaust, we begin to recognize its relevance even today. Let us stand with Helen Sperling, a local Jewish survivor whom we lost a few years ago. She said, “Thou shalt not be a bystander.”
Linna is a retired Catholic school teacher. She became aware of the Holocaust at an early age, and has studied and taught about this very important topic for over 20 years. She has spoken to young people as well as adult Jews and Christians.
The cost is $20 per person or $18 for 1992 Society Members. 300 Club Members are free. Reservations open June 1, 2026. To register call The Good News Center 315-735-6210 or register below.
Please register before September 2, 2026.

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Bible Study; Life Everlasting
2026-09-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-23 18:00 - 20:00
Heaven, hell, death and judgement are not the end; they are the beginning. Life Everlasting will help participants see how God’s plan for our eternal destiny gives purpose to our struggles, clarity to our decisions, and hope for the future. By the end of this bible study, you will walk away with a renewed vision of your daily life, strengthened by the promise of eternal life with God.
Join us for Life Everlasting at The Good News Center beginning Wednesdays, September 16th-October 14th, 10 am-12 pm or 6 pm–8 pm. The cost is $30 per person. Registration opens June 1st. Please register online at goodnewsfoundation.org under the event calendar or call us at 315-735-6210 Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm.

Cyrenian Way Retreat
2026-09-11 - 2026-09-13
There is a longing in the human heart that never goes away. The longing to be seen. To be known. To be heard without being fixed. To be loved without performing.
Most of us carry hidden burdens. Questions. Wounds. Hopes we barely say out loud. We scroll. We achieve. We serve. We stay busy. And still — something deeper calls.
The Cyrenian Way Retreat is an invitation to answer that call.
Join Fr. Jason Hage, founder of the Cyrenian Apostolate and author of The Cyrenian Way: Spiritual Poverty & The Art of Accompaniment, September 11-13, 2026 at The Good News Center. The retreat begins Friday at 4 pm and ends Sunday at noon. This first-of-its-kind retreat is a bold and beautiful encounter for those who want more than surface-level faith. More than inspiration. More than information. Over one transformative weekend, you will enter into: Real silence that strengthens instead of isolates; Eucharistic prayer that anchors the soul; Dynamic teaching and formation with Fr. Hage; Honest storytelling in a community that truly listens; Practical training in the art of accompaniment; Brotherhood and sisterhood.
You will be invited to bring your whole story- your wounds, your questions, your desire for something real and discover that weakness is not a liability in the spiritual life. It is the doorway.
The Cyrenian Way teaches a simple but life-altering truth: when we stop guarding our image and begin offering our undivided love and attention to God and to one another, everything shifts. Prayer becomes alive. Relationships become deeper. Your faith becomes embodied and courageous.
Space is limited. Full payment is required by August 31, 2026. The retreat weekend includes: lodging-two breakfasts, one lunch and two dinners. The cost is $349 per person or $499 per couple. To register please call The Good News Center at 315-735-6210 Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm.

PAL - Parents of Addicted Loved Ones
2026-09-14 18:00 - 19:30 | The Good News Center, 10475 Cosby Manor Road, Utica, NY, 13502, United States
A support group for parents and other family members who are trying to support a loved one through an addiction.
Meetings are FREE and open to any sober loved one; attendees must be 18 and over.
PAL is a family recovery organization, educating, equipping, and supporting families of individuals dealing with addiction. The goal is their restored peace, strength, and hope in the midst of turbulent times.
What makes PAL unique is the evidence-based practices and the peer-to-peer support, where participants are encouraged to share their experiences with each other in confidence.
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Bible Study; Life Everlasting
2026-09-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-23 10:00 - 12:00
Heaven, hell, death and judgement are not the end; they are the beginning. Life Everlasting will help participants see how God’s plan for our eternal destiny gives purpose to our struggles, clarity to our decisions, and hope for the future. By the end of this bible study, you will walk away with a renewed vision of your daily life, strengthened by the promise of eternal life with God.
Join us for Life Everlasting at The Good News Center beginning Wednesdays, September 16th-October 14th, 10 am-12 pm or 6 pm–8 pm. The cost is $30 per person. Registration opens June 1, 2026. Please register online at goodnewsfoundation.org under the event calendar or call us at 315-735-6210 Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm.
