ACCORD is an agency of the Catholic Church providing a nationwide service to couples preparing for or seeking a deeper commitment within the sacrament of marriage.

ACCORD is committed to providing a quality service. Personnel, coming from a wide variety of backgrounds, are appropriately trained.

ACCORD responds to the challenges facing Christian marriage today and affirms its value in an ever-changing world. It empowers couples to explore and reflect on:

• the essential elements of their marriage.
• the purpose and value of their choices within a committed relationship.

ACCORD serves the pastoral needs of couples at different stages in their relationship.
Preparation for marriage in a Christian context focuses on the essential components which foster a good couple relationship:

• lifelong commitment.
• communication and conflict resolution skills
• responsible parenthood within a faith context.
• time and resource management.

Ongoing support throughout marriage facilitates:

• the development of strategies for the emotional, spiritual and psychological well-being of couples.
• reflection on the Christian experience of love, commitment and family life.

Relationship counselling is provided for couples as well as individuals in a couple relationship in a caring and confidential manner. It is a twofold process enabling clients to identify and acknowledge difficulties in their relationship and to discover the inner resources to deal with them.

CONTACT US
Armagh Branch: 1 Tavanagh Avenue,
Portadown, Co Armagh, BT62 3AJ
Tel (028) 3833 4781
Chairperson: Edward Lavery
Chaplain: Rev Seán Larkin

Drogheda Branch: "Verona", Cross Lane,
Drogheda, Co Louth
Tel (041) 984 3860 Fax (041) 983 1215
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Chairperson: Rhona Kelly
Chaplain: Very Rev Martin Kenny,PP

Dundalk Branch: St Patrick's, Roden Place,
Dundalk, Co Louth
Tel (042) 933 1731
Chairperson: Mary McDonnell
Chaplain: Very Rev Pádraig Keenan