Bishop Soto invites parishes to participate in "Healing & Hope," a diocesan-wide initiative for Pastoral Year 2026-2027 focused on the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) National Catholic Mental Health Campaign. Parishes are encouraged to integrate mental health ministry into parish life. Many families today are confronting a range of mental health issues. The initiative seeks to equip parish communities as havens of hope and healing. Pope Francis's encyclical Dilexit Nos, presents the Sacred Heart of Jesus as the ultimate source of mercy and healing for all who suffer, loving us "to the end" and inviting us to console the afflicted as He did. "Healing & Hope" seeks to transform parishes into sanctuaries of pastoral care and companionship.
https://www.usccb.org/mental-health
Homily from Bishop Soto at the Healing and Hope Retreat on 2/6/26
Reflection Sheets
Upcoming Events:
Ministry Days 2026: https://www.ministrydays.com/
Past Events:
July 17: ACT: Accompaniment and Connection Training | Event Flier
July 18: ACT: Accompaniment and Connection Training at St. Ignatius Parish | Event Flier
Healing and Hope Parish Retreat Materials
Please consider hosting a retreat for your parish group or ministry to reflect more deeply on mental health and your parish. Materials are below, including sample schedule, welcome and talk videos, journal, powerpoints, etc.
Journal:
Sample Retreat Schedule for Parish Groups:
Welcome Talk Video:
Bishop John P Dolan's Talk from Parish Pastoral Council Virtual Retreat
Talk #1 (Practicing Self Care) Videos & Powerpoints:
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Talk #2 (Accompanying Hearts and Minds) Videos, Resources, & Powerpoints:
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Talk #3 (Walking Together in Hope) Videos & Powerpoints:
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