Dear Partner in Ministry,

Here is a new list of resources that may assist your ministry and those in your parish social ministry networks:

• The spring issue of Charities USA, the official magazine of Catholic Charities USA, focuses on how the Catholic Charities ministry is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and supporting families with children.

• As Parishes Reopen, Mental and Spiritual Health Care Need Attention is an article, featuring Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, posted in the Catholic Charities USA COVID-19 Resource Center.

• In observance of Laudato si’ Week, on Thursday, May 21, at 1:00 pm CDT, Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans is hosting a virtual panel to discuss the importance of environment and preservation efforts in Louisiana and beyond.

• The Pro-Life Secretariat of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has released a Respect Life Father’s Day Action Guide.

• The latest offering in the Mental Health in a Time of COVID-19 webinar series from the US Dept. of Health and Human Services, scheduled for Noon EST on May 26, highlights faith-based and community groups using online training and resources to provide mental health awareness training.

• A Spanish version of the CCUSA Family Activities Book, featuring games, recipes, and activities, is forthcoming soon.

• The SAMHSA Technology Transfer Centers Program features webinars and resources suitable for parish social ministry on substance abuse and mental health prevention, treatment, and recovery support services.  

May God's peace be with you and those you serve at this time.