Addiction
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Mother Elvira, who shared God’s love with those struggling with addiction, dies at 86
The Comunità Cenacolo she founded in 1983 has grown to encompass 72 recovery houses in 20 countries. Read more
Catholic drug rehabilitation facility begins to take shape in Arizona
Kevin Starrs, vice president of the Kolbe Mission, says he noticed the absence of rehab facilities built specifically for Catholics. Read more
New online platform fights porn addiction under the patronage of Blessed Carlo Acutis
The initiative SOS Porn Deliverance seeks to show people the good news that with God, freedom is possible. Read more
‘I felt I completely lost my soul’: Ex-military nurse battling addiction finds solace at Lourdes
‘My family grieved me as I was basically gone,’ Richard Johnson said during a pilgrimage to Lourdes. Read more
Pope Francis to young addicts: Do not be afraid of your suffering
Pope Francis has encouraged young people suffering from addiction to take an honest look at their suffering, and courageously to... Read more
The Calix Society: How Catholics can grow in faith while recovering from addiction
The Calix Society serves as a way for Catholics undergoing a 12 Step program to integrate their faith into their... Read more
AA under quarantine: How coronavirus is changing 12-step recovery programs
12-step programs have helped millions of Americans find recovery from additions. How will those programs, and the people who need... Read more
Catholic group to start holistic addiction recovery home in Kentucky
A Kentucky diocese is leasing a tenantless building to a Catholic charity to create a holistic recovery program for people... Read more
Maine teens hike 70 miles in pilgrimage of prayer to end addiction and depression
For the second year in a row, 11 Maine teens embarked on a 70-mile pilgrimage to pray for their communities... Read more
'Lust is a monster': Gay porn star quits industry, joins fight against porn
An actor who has been featured in dozens of homosexual pornographic films has announced his exit from the industry and... Read more
Don’t let your cell phone become an addiction, pope warns high schoolers
Pope Francis met with a group of high school students this weekend, encouraging them to monitor their cell phone use,... Read more
Catholic Charities unveils plan to fight chronic homelessness in Southern Nevada
As part of a new nationwide program, Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada is hoping to reduce chronic homelessness in the... Read more
Catholic Charities in NY receives grant to treat rural opioid abuse
A Catholic Charities in New York has received a nearly $1 million grant to provide care to opioid addicts in... Read more
Death penalty for drug dealers? Catholic group responds to federal memo
The Trump administration’s call for increased use of the death penalty in drug-related crimes will not address the root causes... Read more
From addiction to ordination: a homeless man's journey to priesthood
Claude Paradis was impoverished and homeless, living on the streets of Montreal, Canada. He struggled with addiction to both alcohol... Read more
Bishops preach hope, solidarity amidst opioid epidemic
Amidst a growing epidemic of drug overdose and opioid addiction, Catholic bishops have been speaking out on the need for... Read more
Project Mater – an oasis of help for pregnant mothers
Maria* has not had an easy life. Several years ago, while pregnant with her second child, she checked into a... Read more
Not your grandpa's porn – Has the Church caught up to the problem?
Clay Olsen speaks to thousands of youth about a subject most people would rather not touch: pornography. Read more
Spike in opioid-linked deaths demands action, Mass. bishops say
There’s a major increase in opioid-related deaths in Massachusetts – and it demands an urgent response, said the state’s Catholic... Read more
Pope Francis spends his Friday with people in drug, alcohol recovery
Continuing his knack for surprises, Pope Francis made an unscheduled stop at a rehabilitation center for those addicted to drugs... Read more
