A Summer of Saints for Healing and Hope | 2026

The Ministry of Loss and Healing of the Archdiocese of Newark invites those experiencing personal challenges of grief, loss, or mental health to A Summer of Saints for Healing and Hope from July 23 to August 27.

In this virtual program, participants will deepen their faith, find solace, and cultivate hope through engagement with saints who faced profound personal challenges and offer models of resilience and faith.

Each week, participants will receive:

• Saintly Reflections: insights into saints who’ve endured grief, loss, or mental health struggles.
• Scripture Meditations: passages that align with the week’s theme, encouraging deeper contemplation.
• Practical Applications: suggestions for integrating saintly virtues into daily life experiences.
• Live Virtual Discussions: group discussions on the week’s saint and theme via Zoom on Thursdays at 7:30 PM.

This program aims to emphasize the transformative potential of faith and saintly intercession during periods of struggle.

For questions, email Joanne DePasquale-Parent (Director, Office of Family Life Ministry) or email Oswaldo Sanchez (Associate Director for Hispanic Family Ministries).