Practicing Catholic Show

Mental health. It’s a big – and important issue – and one that has received more attention over the past few years. When it comes to mental health, or mental health afflictions, we know that it’s important to have a healthy balance between prayer and the pursuit of professional diagnoses and treatment. But how might mental health professionals further develop the skills needed to compassionately care for others while keeping their Catholic morals at the forefront?

The Catholic Psychotherapy Association is a community of mental health professionals “promoting the integration of evidence based mental health practice with the Catholic anthropology of the human person." Joining us this weekend to share more about their upcoming conference for mental healthcare professionals and students is Maribel Laguna, board president of the Catholic Psychotherapy Association.

On the heels of Catholic Sisters Week, hopefully we’re left with a greater appreciation for the women around our Archdiocese (and frankly world) who care for our local Church by offering their love to those in need.

Joining us this weekend to unveil the history of the many religious sisters around our Archdiocese are Sr. Carolyn Puccio, CSJ, a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet, and our good friend Allison Spies, archives manager for the Archdiocese.

Part of caring for others is, as Pope Francis reminded us in Laudato Si’, caring for our common home. Here with some solid, practical guidance in thinking and acting for the good of creation from a Catholic perspective is Jose Aguto of Catholic Climate Covenant.

https://catholicclimatecovenant.org/ 

We’ve been exploring some themes of Catholic social teaching here on Practicing Catholic, as they’re principles we should certainly strive for in our care for others. This weekend we’re chatting about the teaching on “rights and responsibilities” - that is, the right to basic human needs and the responsibilities to care for those who are lacking these things.

In a culture of abundance, how do we connect with those not in our immediate sphere (like those suffering in Ukraine) who go without even the basics? What is this social teaching truly calling us to? Fr. Daniel Griffith, Pastor at Our Lady of Lourdes, and soon the Basilica, is joining us to share more.

The days of just popping in to visit with someone seems like a dream of the past. Even casual conversations with good friends are often scheduled these days. All of this is hard enough for your typical practicing Catholic, but what’s it like for an Archbishop? His Excellency, Archbishop Hebda is with us to talk about some of his efforts to stay connected with the priests of our Archdiocese.