Camden Diocesan Ministries
Family Life Bureau:
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
Available to help those
experiencing problems in their relationships. Professionally trained counselors are available throughout the diocese. To find the office closest to you call 856-697-0744.
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THE COUNSELING PROGRAM OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES
contacts are strictly confidential. Fees are scaled to the person's or family's ability to pay. Initial evaluations of clients are scheduled by appointment. Call 856-697-0744 to locate the office nearest you.
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DIOCESAN BIBLICAL INSTITUTE
Tuesday, 7:00 - 9:00PM
Holy Name of Jesus, Mullica Hill An in-depth opportunity to explore the beauty and
wonder of Sacred Scripture. Learning is facilitated through a “hands on” process, which integrates Bible Study, personal reflection and application to daily life.
Call 856-756-7900 x 6227 for more information.
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ST. JUDE CHURCH, Blackwood now has Eucharistic Adoration, Monday through Friday from 9AM to 9PM in the Eucharistic Adoration Chapel. Come and spend some time with Jesus.
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CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
Pregnant - Need help? Catholic Social Services has trained counselors who can help you find the answers that are right for you. Call 1-800-CARE-002 and our caring staff will support and help you. We provide confidential counseling and referrals for medical financial and housing resources. Whether your decision is to parent or place your baby for adoption we can help - Call 856-845-920
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RETROUVAILLE
Retrouvaille or “Rediscovery” is an international ministry for hurting marriages. Retrouvaille has been proven to help married couples in repairing the brokenness and saving their marriages. Spouses and children both experience pain and emotional stress of a hurting marriage. The weekend retreat helps husbands and wives to communicate and gain an awareness of themselves as persons and of their relationship. For more information please call toll free at (800)470-2230.
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FAMILY CENTER FOR TREATMENT OF ADDICTIONS
sponsored by Catholic Charities. To schedule an evaluation of your counseling needs, call 1-866-682-2166. No one is denied service because of inability to pay.
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COURAGE
COURAGE is an international mutual support group for Catholic men and women with same-sex orientation, who wish to live by the Roman Catholic Church's teachings on homosexuality.
COURAGE is the only ministry for homosexuals approved by the Vatican and officially sponsored by the Church. Other groups exist which do not accept the moral teachings of the Church concerning homosexuality
COURAGE has five goals:
- To live chaste lives in accordance with the Roman Catholic Church's teachings on homosexuality.
- To dedicate their entire lives to Christ through service to others, spiritual reading, prayer, meditation, individual spiritual direction, frequent attendance at Mass, and the frequent reception of the Sacraments of Penance and the Holy Eucharist.
- To foster a spirit of fellowship in which we may share with one another our thoughts and experiences and so ensure that none of us have to face the problems of homosexuality alone.
- To be mindful of the truth that chaste friendships are not only possible but necessary in celibate Christian life and to encourage one another in forming and sustaining them.
- To live lives that may serve as good examples to others.
COURAGE meetings are oriented around the 12-step program, as adjusted to fit homosexual addiction.
The Diocese of Camden sponsors a COURAGE group that meets twice a month.
The Diocese also sponsors ENCOURAGE, an ancillary mutual support group for families of those in the "Gay" lifestyle.
All dealings with COURAGE and ENCOURAGE are strictly confidential.
If you wish more information, please call the COURAGE telephone line at 856-365-1570 and the facilitator will return your call.
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NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING
Modern Natural Family Planning helps couples communicate better. Call 856-756-7900, ext 6315. Special course for couples trying to achieve a pregnancy.
Life's too short to bother with Natural Family Planning (NFP). No. Life is too precious not to learn NFP. Learn the truth - the wonderful truth - about Natural Family Planning 856-756-7900 x6315 nfpoffice@camdendiocese.org
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CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
St. Mary's Church, Williamstown, NJ - The Cancer Support Group is for people with cancer and family members and friends of a loved one with cancer. The purpose of the group is to provide a forum for sharing thoughts, feelings, and ideas to help in coping with cancer. The group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7:30 to 9:00pm in St. Patrick's Room in the St. Mary's Parish Center. The facilitator is Patty Barse,RN, MSN and she can be reached at 881-8278.
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HEALING MINISTRIES
The courses are normally for an 8-10 week period. "Understanding Grief" is the book used for those who are suffering the loss of a loved one. Cost of the book $20. "Divorce & Beyond" is the book used for those who are separated/divorced or out of a love relationship. The cost of the book is $10. To register for these courses, please call Kitty at (856) 756-7900 ext 6257.
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PROJECT RACHEL
A LOVING, FORGIVING CHURCH
Have you or someone you know had an abortion in your past? Perhaps you felt overwhelmed at the time, with nowhere to turn. But now, years later, you feel a sense of loss, guilt, or emotional or spiritual pain. You feel distant from your faith, your Church, your God For more information call 1-866-4RACHEL or 1-866-472-2435. E-mail: 4Rachel@snip.net All calls are strictly confidential.
<"They convinced me it was just a blob of tissue" HOPE & HEALING Are available Call Project Rachel 1-866-4RACHEL
HEALING JOURNEY
Has your life been changed by an abortion experience? Are you struggling with your relationship with God? You are invited to come on a Healing Journey. Through the sharing of our Faith and the Scripture you will come to know the forgiveness of a merciful and loving God. Call St. Margaret's, Woodbury Hgts. 866-472-2435 for more information. ALL CALLS ARE STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL.
Rejoice in the Healing Mercy of Our Lord! There is hope and healing for anyone who has been hurt by an abortion.
Remember, every journey starts with a single step...Is it time for your first step toward healing?
Anyone interested in more information regarding Pro-Life activities in the Diocese of Camden should log on to: camdendiocese.org
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PARENTS ANONYMOUS
Frustrated with your children? Just don't know what to do? Feeling all alone? Come be a part of a new support group by and for parents, where you can vent your concerns and get support and new ideas for raising your children. Offered by Catholic Charities Family Center, 1200 N. Delsea Drive, Suite 1, Westville, NJ., Thursday afternoons, 12:30 to 2PM. 1-800 THE KIDS or 856-845-9200. There is no cost.
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THE OFFICE OF BLACK MINISTRY IN THE DIOCESE OF CAMDEN
The purpose of this ministry has been clearly defined:
"....the evangelization of the Black Community, deepening the faith of active African American Catholics and reaching out to inactive Catholics and the unchurched."
"....to raise the awareness of the whole community of the heritage, gifts and culture as well as the needs of the Black Community."
If you are interested in learning more about the activities of this ministry, please contact Deacon William G. Johnson, Diocese of Camden, Office of Black Catholic Ministry, PO Box 708, Camden, NJ 08101-0708
Email: bjohnson@camdendiocese.org
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DISCIPLES OF JOHN PAUL II
You are invited to join other young Catholics for Mass on Sunday evenings at 7 PM at St. John Vienney Church, Deptford, NJ. After mass an instruction in Catholic teaching and Q & A will follow. The evening concludes with an opportunity to socialize. All young adults 18-35 are welcome! For directions or information call 856-310-1723
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RESPECT LIFE
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