Jennifer Newton: 489-2330
A.D.O.P.T. is a community of families that share in adoption experiences. Monthly meetings provide an environment for parents and children to interact, share experiences and celebrate the families God has given us. A.D.O.P.T. also serves as a resource and network to couples contemplating adoption.
Al Anon is a support group for loved ones of those suffering from alcohol addiction.
Al Anon Website
AA is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization, or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. Two AA Support Groups meet at St. Vincent’s – one is an open meeting for women only.
Fort Wayne AA Website
Judy Mockenhaupt | 489-4875
If you are going through the annulment process or are thinking about it, help and support are available. Your questions and concerns will be addressed.
Jill Houlihan: houlio2b@gmail.com; 260-437-6752
The Bereavement Support Group helps individuals who have experienced a loss to understand the process of grief and mourning, normalize feelings, and facilitate the healing process in a Catholic setting. Our group provides a safe place to express feelings and share experiences by offering companionship for the journey of grief. In a time of loss, it is important to know that there is a place where you can be with others who understand your pain. Support group sessions meet for seven weeks. Your loss need not be recent for the sessions to be helpful.
Michelle Nolan: 260-312-3556
Cancer Support Ministry is a monthly gathering for all who are currently or have been affected by cancer. These meetings offer some knowledge and information, as well as encouragement for dealing with life’s circumstances.
Bryon Scott: (260)385-6386 or Renee Scott: (260)385-6387; reneebryon@aol.com
Chronic Joy® is a support group for those suffering from chronic illness and their caregivers. The group provides a safe space for those experiencing the pain, anxiety, and isolation of living with chronic illness to connect, share and support one another. Chronic Joy will meet on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month, 6:30-8:00 in Spiritual Center Room G (enter through door # 4.) As there is no formal program, meetings are open to members attending as they are able.
Parish Office: 489-3537 x 3
Sound Catholic counselors are available to parishioners seeking help and/or support for personal or family difficulties. The cost for these services will be determined on an individual basis and confidentiality will be strictly maintained. Call the Parish Office for contact information, 489-3537 x 3.
Dorothy Schuerman: dschuerman@saintv.org, 489-3537 x 207
The Disabilities Ministry assists those special people in our parish with challenges to take part as fully as possible in parish community life. Once a year, in the spring, this ministry sponsors a day retreat open to persons in the diocese with various disabilities. Disability Ministry members also refer people to the Diocesan initiatives for those who have special needs and want to attend the liturgy best suited for their particular situation or need.
260-241-6009
Overeaters Anonymous is a fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength, and hope, are recovering from compulsive eating. We welcome everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively. There are no dues or fees for members; we are self-supporting through our own contributions, neither soliciting nor accepting outside donations. OA is not affiliated with any public or private organization, political movement, ideology, or religious doctrine; we take no position on outside issues. Our primary purpose is to abstain from compulsive eating and compulsive food behaviors and to carry the message of recovery through the Twelve Steps of OA to those who still suffer.
staugustinefwsb@gmail.com
The Saint Augustine Men’s Group, a diocesan ministry, with chapters in Fort Wayne and South Bend, seeks to free men from the shackles of pornography and sexual sin to live according to God’s plan of chastity.
Divine Mercy Ministry is a Catholic ministry devoted to the healing of all women suffering from the wound of abortion.
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Diane Ort: Unboundstvfw@gmail.com
Unbound Ministry is a safe, loving, simple, and reproductive prayer model that addresses areas of pain, sin, and weakness and leads us to lay claim to the freedom that is ours through our baptism. It helps us personally and helps us help others to move beyond the spiritual obstacles that prevent us from moving forward in our relationship with Jesus Christ and with those He has placed in our lives. Contact Diane to schedule a time for prayer.
Belonging Website
Belonging is made up of individuals from different parishes who want to help their loved ones and others with special needs feel part of their parish communities. We continue to grow and welcome anyone who wants to be part of our efforts. We are committed to supporting our pastors, parish staffs, parishioners, and parents as we work together and towards building faith communities where every person feels a sense of belonging. Through prayer, support, advocacy, and catechesis, we strive to be inclusive of all individuals with disabilities or special needs and help them know that they are welcomed, accepted, and necessary in contributing their gifts to our parish life.
St. Charles Parish Office: 482-2186
The parish of St. Charles Borromeo (4916 Trier Road) hosts the Divorced/Separated meetings in their Community Room (located off of the Gathering Space of the Church).
Original personhood beyond the LGBT+ paradigm
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Project Rachel is a Catholic support group ministry run by the diocese which is devoted to post-abortive healing. Locations and times of meetings are confidential due to the personal nature of this ministry.
Fr. Francis Chukwuma: fadafrancissjbce@gmail.com
Courage is a Diocesan ministry for those individuals who struggle with same-sex attraction and seek to live chaste lives in accordance with God’s will. EnCourage is for family members who want to fully support those men and women. This local chapter is sponsored by the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend and is facilitated by Fr. Francis Chukwuma and the diocesan Office of Family Life.
Courage Website