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“We fell in love all over again. Since our weekend, our lives have taken on new meaning.”

Upcoming Events

Join us for upcoming Worldwide Marriage Experiences and Events in Austin Central Texas.

Celebrate World Marriage Day and National Marriage Week 2026

The Diocese of Austin, Worldwide Marriage Encounter and several parishes are partnering to offer couples the chance to deepen their sacrament during World Marriage Day weekend and National Marriage Week. Choose From Five Events Offered February 7 – 15, 2026. This year’s theme is Together with Purpose/ Juntos con Propósito.

WWME Weekend – April 14-19, 2026

Cedarbrake Renewal Center, Belton, TX

This could be THE weekend for the two of you to Explore, Rediscover, and Reconnect.

“Marriage Encounter, yes! You are doing such important work in our church, especially in this world we live in. I will pray for you and for your movement.”

Pope Benedict XVI

A Weekend Experience for You

This could be THE Weekend for the two of you to Explore, Rediscover, and Reconnect. Worldwide Marriage Encounter is a weekend getaway that helps married couples rediscover themselves as individuals and as a couple. The Weekend is God-centered and comes out of the roots of the Christian faith. Our Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are Catholic focused, but we welcome couples of all faiths. Guided by a team of volunteer couples and a priest, each participant explores their relationship with each other, their spouse, and their family.

The Weekend format helps couples communicate openly and honestly, without any group sharing, therapy or marriage counseling.

Great Marriages Don’t Just Happen, Couples Make Them!

All marriages need attention, effort and nurturing. Worldwide Marriage Encounter provides an opportunity for you to explore your relationship together and find ways to make it more fulfilling and stronger for a lifetime.

WWME is faithful to the Roman Catholic Church’s teaching that marriage is a covenant that exists between one man and one woman. Any reference to marriage or couple made by WWME is in this context.

Give Yourself this Gift

At Worldwide Marriage Encounter, you get away from the distractions of everyday life and focus on each other. The team couples set an atmosphere for open and loving communication. They model the method, and share their own life experiences, making it easier for spouses to talk with each other.

Although your conversations are private between you and your spouse, seeing other couples striving for a better relationship makes it easier for you to communicate openly.

“I place much of my hope for the future in Marriage Encounter.”

Pope John Paul II

What is a Marriage Encounter?

Worldwide Marriage Encounter is an organization that helps couples strengthen their relationships and “reclaim their love’s joy”. For over 50 years, we have provided tools and experiences to help couples navigate the challenges of daily life and maintain a strong bond and to “be the best, most loving and thriving couple you can be.”

“Our marriage looked good from the outside. We knew differently. That weekend defies description. We left filled with joy & wonder at what had happened.”

What Real Couples Say

Imagine feeling like you’re on a honeymoon all over again! Couples share how this retreat provides practical tools to enhance intimate communication and resolve issues, allowing them to learn new things about their partners even after decades of marriage.

If you’re looking to invest in your relationship and experience an event “like no other”, see why so many couples call it a life-changing experience!

“When friends suggested Marriage Encounter, we were shocked. We said we’re happily married, and don’t need that. They laughed and said, we suggested it because your good marriage can be great! They were so right.”

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Learn more or apply for upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experiences near you