Equipping the Church to support mental health – Fall Congress 2023 in diocese of Saskatoon

By Communications Office, Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon

Equipping the Church to support mental health and well-being was the theme of a one-day diocesan Fall Congress Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023 at the Cathedral of the Holy Family in Saskatoon. “

Keynote speaker for “The Lord Heals the Broken-Hearted and Saves the Crushed in Spirit” (Psalm 34:18) was Bryana Russell of Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries.The day also included presentations about various grief, trauma, and healing outreach organizations in the diocese of Saskatoon.

Bishop Mark Hagemoen provided an overview of the updated diocesan Pastoral Plan during the Congress Day, and an afternoon panel discussion highlighted various helping and outreach ministries in the diocese of Saskatoon and the wider community,