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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

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

Monday evenings via Zoom from 7:30-9 pm on February 23rd, March 16th, and April 7th. This training is for parish leaders who want to start a Mental Health Ministry at their parish. Pastor approval is required. Contact 973-497-4327 for more information.

Fall 2026: Mental Health Ministry Training for Parish Leaders in English and Spanish

Sanctuary Course for Catholics

Coming this Fall! Monday evenings via Zoom from 7:30-9 pm beginning September 28th. This training, offered in English and Spanish, is for those interested in becoming mental health facilitators at their parish to spiritually accompany individuals living with mental health challenges. Pastor approval is required.

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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