Pastoral Care

Annulments

An annulment is a declaration by a Church tribunal that a marriage thought to be valid according to Church law actually fell short of at least one of the essential elements required for a binding union.  The process can be very healing but it takes time to work through.

Our parish understands the complexity of divorce and encourages those who have been divorced and cannot be reconciled to their former spouse to pursue an annulment.  Our clergy themselves, or through trusted parishioners acting as advocates, are available to assist those seeking a declaration of nullity of a former marriage.  Our advocates provide emotional support, information, and assistance throughout the process.

These  Annulment FAQs explain who needs an annulment, the process, and its effects.

Please reach out to inquire about a declaration of nullity by contacting the parish office 317-846-3850.

Reach out to inquire about a declaration of nullity by contacting the parish office 317-846-3850.

Caregiving Support

Do you find yourself overwhelmed and alone as you provide care for a loved one? Do you experience a range of feelings as you watch the one you love suffer? Do you sometimes need a non-judgmental ear to listen as you vent your frustrations?  Is your role as caregiver wearing you down? Are you at a loss as to where to turn for help? Please contact the parish office at 317-846-3850.
 

Hospital Visits

If a loved one is in the hospital and would like a visit from our Pastoral Care Ministry, please notify the parish office so that a Pastoral Care minister or staff minister from the parish can reach out to your loved one during hospitalization. Due to the Patient Privacy Act, hospitals cannot contact the parish when parishioners are hospitalized. Call the parish office at 317-846-3850 and leave your loved one’s name, hospital and room number. A visit will be arranged.

Caregiver Support

Do you find yourself overwhelmed and alone as you provide care for a loved one? Do you experience a range of feelings as you watch the one you love suffer? Do you sometimes need a non-judgmental ear to listen as you vent your frustrations?  Is your role as caregiver wearing you down? Are you at a loss as to where to turn for help? Please contact the parish office at 317.846.3850.
 

Death in the Family

The death of someone we love changes our lives forever. And the movement from “before” to “after” is almost always a long, painful journey. For healing to take place, we must journey through the grief.

We are available to meet with you and to provide you with support and comfort throughout this time. Please feel free to contact the parish office at 317.846.3850.

If you are interested in this ministry and would like to help, contact the parish office by phone at 317-846-3850.

Death in the Family

The death of someone we love changes our lives forever. And the movement from “before” to “after” is almost always a long, painful journey. For healing to take place, we must journey through the grief.

We are available to meet with you and to provide you with support and comfort throughout this time. Please feel free to contact the parish office by calling 317-846-3850.

If you are interested in this ministry and would like to help, contact the parish office by phone at 317-846-3850.
 

Caregiving Support

Do you find yourself overwhelmed and alone as you provide care for a loved one? Do you experience a range of feelings as you watch the one you love suffer? Do you sometimes need a non-judgmental ear to listen as you vent your frustrations?  Is your role as caregiver wearing you down? Are you at a loss as to where to turn for help? Please contact the parish office at 317-846-3850.
 

Hospital Visits

If a loved one is in the hospital and would like a visit from our Pastoral Care Ministry, please notify the parish office so that a Pastoral Care minister or staff minister from the parish can reach out to your loved one during hospitalization. Due to the Patient Privacy Act, hospitals cannot contact the parish when parishioners are hospitalized. Call the parish office at 317-846-3850 and leave your loved one’s name, hospital and room number. A visit will be arranged.
 

Spiritual Needs

As we journey through life, our spiritual needs may shift. If you have burning questions you’d like to explore or hunger for greater clarity about God’s action and presence in your life, we are available to walk with you during this time. Please contact the parish office at 317-846-3850 to connect with us.
 

Health Ministry

Vision

Aspire to engage, educate and empower people of faith to be thoughtful about health and wellness for healthier communities.

Mission

Health Ministry encourages, supports and empowers parishioners to integrate faith in their health and the health of the entire community.

Who

Health Ministry includes health professionals and others who incorporate the values, beliefs, and practices of our parish to motivate persons toward health.

What

Health promotion and religious beliefs are integrated in a sense of mutual dependence and foster persons’ ability to both give and receive care.

Why

Health is a journey that starts before an incident and continues after recovery. The parishioner is connected to the church before, during and after the incident. Parishioners care for the total person, body, soul and spirit.

How

Coordinate, mentor and advocate for the individual/family, based on their health provider’s plan of care, to achieve self-care health goals. The methodology includes an assessment of the health needs/concerns of the parishioners with screenings, interviews and discussions.

Expected outcome

The individual/family enhances their faith and health with the knowledge that the relationship requires mutual nourishment. Individuals will accept the responsibility for their health.

For more information contact the parish office at 317-846-3850.

If you or a loved one is homebound or isolated and would like to remain connected to the parish, we have a companion ministry which pairs parishioners who are isolated with another active member of the parish. This relationship keeps one connected to the faith community through regular contact by phone or visits. If you would like to receive or be a companion, please contact the parish office at 317-846-3850.