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Catholic Mental Health
Ministry Retreat

The Office for Family Life Ministry, in collaboration with the Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministry, is offering a special event to help grow Mental Health Ministry in your parish.

DATE: April 12, 2025 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
(includes Mass, morning refreshments, and lunch)
LOCATION: Saint John Paul II Youth Retreat Center in Kearny, NJ

Please click on the link below for more details and to register.

For any questions about this event, please contact the Office of Family Life at 973-497-4327 or MentalHealth@rcan.org.

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How To Start a Mental Health Ministry at Your Parish

Coming in February 2026: Mental Health Ministry Training for Parish Leaders

Monday evenings via Zoom from 7:30-9 pm on February 2nd, 9th, and 16th. This training is for parish leaders who want to start a Mental Health Ministry at their parish. More details and registration information will be available soon!

Sanctuary Course for Catholics

Coming in Spring 2026: Mental Health Ministry Training for Parish Leaders

Monday evenings via Zoom from 7:30-9 pm beginning April 13th and ending May 18th. This training is for those interested in becoming mental health facilitators at their parish to spiritually accompany individuals living with mental health challenges. More details and registration information will be available soon!

Additional Resources

Mental Illness with Grace: A five-part series

Awareness • Acceptance • Accompaniment

Creating a safe place where people will feel comfortable in sharing their story and be supported in their spiritual journey. This course was offered during September and October for those interested in forming Parish Mental Health Ministry Teams.

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