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Counseling Services
FAMILY LIFE BUREAU
Counseling Services: Individual, couple, and family counseling available upon request.
Sexual Abuse Counseling Services:
The Archdiocese of St. John's provides counseling to survivors of child sexual abuse and members of their families through professional counselors with the Family Life Bureau, If, for a good reason, a survivor or family member is unable to avail of the counseling services provided by the Archdiocese, they are free to obtain the services of some other professional counselor in the general area of the survivor's place of residence. Reasonable expenses for these services are borne by the Archdiocese.
For more information, or to speak to someone, contact:
Sr. Loretta Walsh, RSM
709-579-0168 or email: flb@nf.aibn.com
OFFICE OF EVANGELIZATION AND CATECHESIS
Pastoral Counseling:
People sometimes need a listing ear or guidance for a brief period of time. The Office of Adult Faith Formation can provide or arrange for this kind of pastoral counseling. Contact Anne Walsh, Director of Adult Faith Formation at 726-8330 or amwalsh@nf.aibn.com.
Spiritual Direction:
Spiritual Direction is an ongoing relationship in which an individual or a couple explore God’s action in their lives, and grow in prayer, faithfulness, discernment and ability to serve. The Office of Adult Faith Formation can provide or help you to find a spiritual director. Contact Anne Walsh, Director of Adult Faith Formation at 726-8330 or amwalsh@nf.aibn.com.
INSTITUTIONAL CHAPLAINCIES
The Archdiocese of St. John’s provides chaplaincy services in the following medical, correctional and educational facilities:
Hospitals:
Health Sciences Complex
Janeway Child Health Centre
St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital
Miller Centre
Waterford Hospital
Long-term Care Facilities:
St. Patrick’s Mercy Home
Hoyles/Escasoni Complex
Glenbrook Lodge
Chancellor Park
Correctional Facilities:
Her Majesty’s Penitentiary
Educational Facilities:
Memorial University
Chaplaincy services include such areas as:
PASTORAL COUNSELING
PRAYER SUPPORT
ASSISTANCE with discernment and decision-making
Assistance with issues of medical treatment and end-of life care
SACRAMENTAL SERVICES
ASSISTANCE with finding and accessing resources
FAMILY SUPPORT
GRIEF and BEREAVEMENT COUNSELING
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
