Archbishop’s Dinner

Mental health challenges are increasingly present in our families and communities. Anxiety, depression, isolation, and trauma touch people of every age and walk of life—often quietly, and often without clear pathways to healing or support. Within our own parishes, we have at times felt unequipped to respond. Our clergy and parish leaders are meeting individuals whose needs extend beyond what they are equipped to carry alone. And those who serve in the Church—priests, religious, and lay ministers—often shoulder heavy burdens themselves, even as they accompany others through suffering that is deep and complex.