I would like to invite you to attend an important upcoming event, “From Isolation to Belonging: Mental Health and the Catholic Church,” to be held on May 2, 2026, at the Diocese of Metuchen Pastoral Center in Piscataway, New Jersey.
This one-day statewide conference is sponsored by the Catholic Bishops of New Jersey and hosted by the New Jersey Catholic Conference, in collaboration with our dioceses, Catholic Charities, and the Catholic HealthCare Partnership of New Jersey. Together, these organizations are working to help the Church respond more fully and compassionately to the mental health needs present in our parishes and communities.
Mental health challenges affect many individuals and families, often in ways that are unseen. This conference offers a faith-filled opportunity to learn, reflect, and gain practical tools for accompanying those who may be struggling, while strengthening our parish as a community of understanding, dignity, and hope.
I warmly encourage parishioners, parish staff, and ministry volunteers to consider participating in this meaningful day. Additional information and registration details are available at www.njconf.com. May the Lord bless our efforts to care for one another and to be a parish where all feel welcomed and supported.