My friend had this happen in 1982, and has moved on with the infilling of the Holy Spirit. He is now married and has been for years to a woman who appreciates him. Although I haven’t seen him for years we still keep in touch.
He isn’t grieving now as GOD, through the Holy Spirit taught him the deception of the anullment process by the Church is simply overcome by God’s Grace in forgiveness. Others, maybe millions live in guilt and condemnation for such deceptive acts, that will never give peace like a forgiving God. I used his experience as an example of things I hear from Catholics on a regular basis living with a guilt God never intended.
This weekend is really a wonderful healer. I would send it to him, because everyone knows someone who has gone through the death of a spouse or a divorce or separation.
It’s patterned after the Marriage Encounter weekend, with presentation, writing a reflection time, and then — a small group instead of a couple.
People can share when they feel comfortable. No one is forced to share.