The Cathedral of Saint Peter Mental Health Ministry
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A Mental Health Ministry offered through the parish communities of the Cathedral of St Peter, Immaculate Conception and Mary, Mother of GodThe Scranton Mental Health Ministry at the Cathedral of Saint Peter wants to provide a safe, supportive space for individuals in our community who are experiencing mental illness. The Ministry also supports the parents, family members, and friends who are supporting a loved one who is experiencing mental illness. -
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Spiritual Support Group Meetings
WHEN & wHERE
The Scranton Mental Health Ministry offers two types of spiritual support groups:
- A group for anyone experiencing mental illness. 10 AM on the Second and Fourth Saturday of the Month.
- A group for the parents, family members, and friends of those who are experiencing mental illness. 6 PM on the First Tuesday of the Month
The meeting last approximately 90 minutes.
LOCATION: Bishops Hall at the Cathedral Rectory, 315 Wyoming Ave, Scranton (rear entrance and down the stairs)WHAT IS A MENTAL HEALTH SPIRITUAL SUPPORT GROUP?
Our goal is to ensure that no one feels alone in his or her struggle with mental illness. Sharing each other’s stories can be a liberating and welcome break in the silence that often surrounds mental illness. This is the place to speak out and be heard in a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment, where isolation and stigma dissipate as supportive community is created.
The spiritual support groups are not group therapy but a ministry in which members seek to help support others during their time of need and to grow spiritually in their relationship with God. One does not need to be Catholic to participate but Catholic prayers and devotions will be used.
How ARE the Meetings are StructureD?
The meetings will open with a prayer. This is followed with individual sharing and support by group members. Group members are encouraged but not required to share experiences. The second half of the meeting will be spiritually based with reflections on scripture and spiritual readings along with prayer.
What will you Gain?
The experience of prayer, supportive relationships and inner strength. You will find that you are not alone.
Contact Us
The Scranton Mental Health Ministry at the Cathedral of Saint Peter wants to provide a safe, supportive space for individuals in our community who are experiencing mental illness. The Ministry also supports the parents, family members, and friends of those who are supporting a loved one who is experiencing mental illness.
The parish communities of the Cathedral of St Peter, Immaculate Conception and Mary, Mother of God are participating in this ministry.
Cathedral of Saint Peter, Deacon Ed Shoener, 570-344-7231
Immaculate Conception Parish, Deacon Pat McDonald, 570-961-5211
Mary, Mother of God Parish, 570-342-4881
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