COURAGE is based in Dallas and Fr. Jim is the Chaplain for both Fort Worth and Dallas Diocese for COURAGE.
COURAGE is a support group for SSA (same sex attraction) in living chastely according to Catholic Spirituality. To
contact COURAGE, DFW: Phone: 972.938.LIFE (5433) or E-Mail: CourageDFW@Catholic.org the National Courage
Web page: CourageRC.net
EnCOURAGE is a support group for FAMILY MEMBERS and FRIENDS of SSA (same-sex attraction). For
further information and driving directions, please contact encouragedfw@yahoo.com also
tauhealing@gmail.com or 817.360.5364. EnCOURAGE is affiliated with the Catholic pastoral care for
COURAGE members
CATHOLIC SUPPORT GROUPS FOR RESTORING SEXUAL INTEGRITY & FIDELITY
St. Augustine Men’s Purity Group Keller, Texas
“Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see God” Matthew 5:8
Support for Catholic men in overcoming pornography and other sexual addictions
We come together and share our troubles for the week and offer encouragement to each other to live purity
through prayer, life of the sacraments, and healthy relationships.
Location: Keller, Texas
Meeting time: Every Tuesday at 6:30PM
Contact Person: Frank & Jack
E-mail: info@catholicmenspurity.com
Website: http://www.catholicmenspurity.com
"I have been addicted to pornography for at least 15-20 years. All the steps that I took were not effective, and
resulted in a relapse, with loss of self-esteem as well as feelings of hopelessness and guilt. The Purity Group has
taught me that I cannot do it alone, and laid out the path to recovery. An answer to my prayers!"
St. Monica’s Spouse Support Group Fort Worth, Texas
A support group to help spouses of those who struggle with sexual or relational impurity. We provide a safe,
confidential place to grieve and heal as we grow through Christ in God’s unconditional love and truth.
We dealing with grief, loss, feeling bring to table regarding spouse, group supporting each other through grieving
period at different pace, and then work principles and setting up boundaries and work through own issues that
may be adding to the problem, stand and support our spouses through this.
Location: St. Patrick’s Cathedral-Downtown Ft. Worth
Formation Building1308 Throckmorton, Fort Worth Texas
Meeting time: Every Tuesday at 6:30PM
Contact Person: Melisa Jones, 817.455.4687
E-mail: stmonicasheart@gmail.com
Website: http://www.catholicmenspurity.com
THEOCENTRIC GUILD & OUTREACH SPONSORS
Vigilance Support Group Irving, Texas
The mission of our Vigilance Group is to foster a safe support group to share the wounds resulting from the
misuse of sexuality.
We seek to support each other in the battle to maintain sexual integrity through accountability to developing and
maintaining a recovery plan by learning new tools and strategies to value the gift of human sexuality.
Location: Keller, Texas
Meeting time: Every Tuesday at 6:30PM
Contact Person: Andrew Gill, LPC-S, LCDC, ADS, 817.360.5364
E-mail: vigilancemensgroup@gmail.com
Website: http://www.theocentricguild.com
"This group has been active since January of this year and has grown significantly in a short period of time,
revealing the need for men to have support to maintain their sexually integrity in relationships and in marriage.”
Fidelity Support Group Irving, Texas
The mission of our Fidelity Group is to foster a safe support group to share the wounds resulting from infidelity
in our relationships.
We come together to share the difficulty of spousal infidelity and offer a safe place for women to be empowered
and given strength to remain faithful through relational difficulties and to encourage one’s own personal growth.
Location: Irving Texas
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Meeting time: 2 and 4 Thursdays at 6:30PM
Contact Person: Amie Oppenheimer, LPC-Intern, 817.360.5364
E-mail: fidelitywomen@gmail.com
Website: http://www.theocentricguild.com
"We are just starting this group based on recognition that relational disturbance and infidelity involves both people
in the relationship. We are hopeful of providing support to couples and the family system.”