Diocese’s 3-year-old Mental Health Ministry continues breaking new ground
Adding a manager to its Catholic schools pilot program, expanding its signature parish-level spaces and launching outreach to those in prison are among the latest developments within the Diocese of Phoenix’s groundbreaking Mental Health Ministry as it enters its fourth year. The developments were discussed in a wide-ranging interview with Mental Health Ministry Director Mary Permoda and Accompaniment Program Manager Richard DiCarlo during a recent edition of “The Bishop’s Hour,” a weekly radio program airing Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. on Relevant Radio 1310 AM, presenting Church news and theological reflections, and discussing contemporary issues facing today’s Catholics in Arizona.
Diocese celebrates mental health ministers, community in Annual Green Mass
Since shortly after Bishop John Dolan was installed as leader of the Diocese of Phoenix in 2022, his signature initiative has been mental health awareness and making the Church a full partner with those struggling with illness, along with their families, caregivers and the professionals who treat them.
Part of that effort each year is to recognize clinicians and those in ministry.
Even when the chief shepherd can’t be there in person.
