Catholic mental health leader calls for greater support for clergy and religious

Catholic mental health leader calls for greater support for clergy and religious

We need “to make sure that we are always aware of the stressors that come up in their lives. While they’re called to ministry, they are human first,” he said. [...]

Catholic mental health leader calls for greater support for clergy, religious

As mental health challenges continue to rise, the head of one of the nation’s premier Catholic behavioral health centers is calling for renewed awareness and support for those serving in the Church.David Shellenberger, president and CEO of the Saint John Vianney Center, which helps those in ministry navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, vocational transitions, and other challenges, stressed in an interview the importance of caring for them.When a…