Suicide Prevention
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This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of November
Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of November is for the prevention of suicide. Read more
New Jersey bishop mourns for priest who died by suicide
The bishop of Paterson, New Jersey, Kevin Sweeney, mourned the suicide of Father Rafael Ciro, a Colombian-born priest who served... Read more
Word on Fire launches mental health, suicide prevention ministry inspired by Shia LaBeouf
The Word on Fire Institute, founded by Bishop Robert Barron, has launched a program designed to support young men amid... Read more
‘Better Off Dead?’ documentary sharpens suicide prevention focus
Liz Carr’s “Better Off Dead?” documentary shows how assisted-suicide laws around the world threaten the lives of individuals with disabilities. Read more
New Jersey sheriff’s funeral Mass shows Church’s development of approach to suicide
There is a growing focus in the Catholic Church on suicide prevention and mental health support. Read more
After losing sister to suicide, Phoenix bishop renews ‘urgent plea’ to launch mental health ministry
Bishop John P. Dolan, who was installed as the fifth bishop of Phoenix in June, announced plans to establish a... Read more
Study challenges claim that legalizing euthanasia and assisted suicide could ‘save lives’
The peer-reviewed paper analyzed suicide rates in Europe. Read more
Catholic leaders urge extreme caution for new Netflix series
It’s only been out for a few weeks, but that’s enough time for “13 Reasons Why” to have become the... Read more
India archdiocese launches suicide prevention helpline
The Metropolitan Archdiocese of Goa and Daman has launched a round-the-clock emergency suicide prevention helpline to proactively address the escalating... Read more
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