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HISTORY OF ELIZABETH MINISTRY
Elizabeth Ministry is an international movement focused on the dignity of human life and strengthening relationships
in order to build up the family and create vibrant communities. Our mission is to offer hope and healing on issues
related to childbearing, sexuality and relationships. The Elizabeth Ministry core values are to respect all life, cherish
children, encourage families, enrich marriages and build community.
Elizabeth Ministry began in 1991 at St. Bernard Parish in Appleton, Wisconsin, where Jeannie Hannemann was a
pastoral and family life minister. Under the direction of Bishop Robert Morneau, she and Fr. Kurt Gessner, created
resources to help other parishes duplicate this much needed outreach to young families. Today, over 700 Elizabeth
Ministry Chapters have been registered with our headquarters and exist on six continents. Although Elizabeth
Ministry is Roman Catholic in origin and outlook, we are ecumenical in our outreach. Elizabeth Ministry Chapters
have been formed in a variety of Christian churches that agree to uphold our mission.
In recent years, the Elizabeth Ministry International Headquarters has expanded the mission to include issues related
not only to childbearing, but also sexuality and relationships. Additional programs and resources have been created
to provide for these areas. Some chapters have chosen to expand their outreach ministry to include these new
aspects. Others choose to refer people to the Elizabeth Ministry International Headquarters for assistance.
Today, there are Five Organizational Components of Elizabeth Ministry International.
Elizabeth Ministry is an international movement focused on the dignity of human life and strengthening relationships
in order to build up the family and create vibrant communities. Our mission is to offer hope and healing on issues
related to childbearing, sexuality and relationships. The Elizabeth Ministry core values are to respect all life, cherish
children, encourage families, enrich marriages and build community.
Elizabeth Ministry began in 1991 at St. Bernard Parish in Appleton, Wisconsin, where Jeannie Hannemann was a
pastoral and family life minister. Under the direction of Bishop Robert Morneau, she and Fr. Kurt Gessner, created
resources to help other parishes duplicate this much needed outreach to young families. Today, over 700 Elizabeth
Ministry Chapters have been registered with our headquarters and exist on six continents. Although Elizabeth
Ministry is Roman Catholic in origin and outlook, we are ecumenical in our outreach. Elizabeth Ministry Chapters
have been formed in a variety of Christian churches that agree to uphold our mission.
In recent years, the Elizabeth Ministry International Headquarters has expanded the mission to include issues related
not only to childbearing, but also sexuality and relationships. Additional programs and resources have been created
to provide for these areas. Some chapters have chosen to expand their outreach ministry to include these new
aspects. Others choose to refer people to the Elizabeth Ministry International Headquarters for assistance.
Today, there are Five Organizational Components of Elizabeth Ministry International.
ORGANIZATIONAL COMPONENTS OF ELIZABETH MINISTRY INT’L
Elizabeth Ministry International Headquarters is the training and support facility for this growing
apostolate. We have everything a faith community needs to form an Elizabeth Ministry Chapter designed to
offer maternal mentoring and other support. There are more than 700 registered Elizabeth Ministry Chapters
on six continents!
Elizabeth Ministry Retreat & Resource Center provides a sacred space for events with over-night
accommodations, chapel, and meeting rooms. We have gift and resource items available for individuals,
couples, families, churches, hospitals, businesses and other organizations. Items are available in our gift shop
or our online store. (www.elizabethministry.com)
Elizabeth Ministry’s Life & Loss Institute offers enrichment opportunities through our consultations,
website, speaker’s bureau, conferences, retreats, library, classes, programs, trainings and other activities.
Events can be scheduled at your location or at our Elizabeth Ministry Retreat & Resource Center.
Elizabeth Ministry’s KinCommunity is an opportunity for greater enrichment and commitment to treasuring
the sacredness of life, cherishing children, encouraging families, enriching marriages and building community.
The process of formation and involvement invites members into a deeper commitment to living God’s love in
the day-to-day reality of life. Members will receive training in Elizabeth Ministry’s unique pro-life strategy,
participate in specific spiritual activities and join others for small group meetings and retreats. After a period of
training and discernment, some members may become certified advocates or professed missionaries.
Elizabeth Ministry Visitation Press & Productions is our publishing and manufacturing branch of ministry.
Branded materials are written, designed and published or manufactured to meet the unique niches of our
ministry. (Example: burial vessels, miscarriage delivery aids, logo items, pastoral guides, training booklets,
study guides etc.)
Elizabeth Ministry International Headquarters is the training and support facility for this growing
apostolate. We have everything a faith community needs to form an Elizabeth Ministry Chapter designed to
offer maternal mentoring and other support. There are more than 700 registered Elizabeth Ministry Chapters
on six continents!
Elizabeth Ministry Retreat & Resource Center provides a sacred space for events with over-night
accommodations, chapel, and meeting rooms. We have gift and resource items available for individuals,
couples, families, churches, hospitals, businesses and other organizations. Items are available in our gift shop
or our online store. (www.elizabethministry.com)
Elizabeth Ministry’s Life & Loss Institute offers enrichment opportunities through our consultations,
website, speaker’s bureau, conferences, retreats, library, classes, programs, trainings and other activities.
Events can be scheduled at your location or at our Elizabeth Ministry Retreat & Resource Center.
Elizabeth Ministry’s KinCommunity is an opportunity for greater enrichment and commitment to treasuring
the sacredness of life, cherishing children, encouraging families, enriching marriages and building community.
The process of formation and involvement invites members into a deeper commitment to living God’s love in
the day-to-day reality of life. Members will receive training in Elizabeth Ministry’s unique pro-life strategy,
participate in specific spiritual activities and join others for small group meetings and retreats. After a period of
training and discernment, some members may become certified advocates or professed missionaries.
Elizabeth Ministry Visitation Press & Productions is our publishing and manufacturing branch of ministry.
Branded materials are written, designed and published or manufactured to meet the unique niches of our
ministry. (Example: burial vessels, miscarriage delivery aids, logo items, pastoral guides, training booklets,
study guides etc.)
| Elizabeth Ministry International Chapter Headquarters – Retreat & Resource Center – Life & Loss Institute – KinCommunity Association 120 W. 8th Street Kaukauna, WI 54130 Fax: 920-766-1221 Phone: 920-766-9380 E-mail: info@elizabethministry.com Website: www.elizabethministry.com |
| Elizabeth Ministry™ name and logo are trademarked. All Elizabeth Ministry resources are copyrighted. © 1996-2010, Elizabeth Ministry International. All rights reserved. Limited permission to use the name Elizabeth Ministry is granted when Elizabeth Ministry International Headquarters receives a signed registration form. (Chapter Registration Form is in the Leader’s Manual of the Elizabeth Ministry Starter Program.) © 2010 Elizabeth Ministry International. All rights reserved. |
| Our outreach is supported by generous donors and volunteers. As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, tax-deductible donations and purchases from our on-line store are appreciated. “This website should not be interpreted as soliciting donations from persons in the following states: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, D.C., Florida, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, N. Carolina, N. Dakota, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, S. Carolina, Utah, Virginia, W. Virginia, and Washington. If you have questions, please feel free to contact us.” |
| We honor all life, cherish children, encourage families, uplift marriages, and build community. |
