Marriage Encounter weekends are held at the Bishop O’Connor Catholic Pastoral Center. The Center is located on a 70-acre parcel of land overlooking the west side of Madison. All accommodations are quiet, private, comfortable and relaxing. The weekend begins on Friday evening and concludes late Sunday afternoon. There are usually twelve to sixteen couples attending each weekend. A minimum of four couples must be registered for the weekend to be held. Encounter weekends may also be held at local churches during the year.