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Archdiocesan Commission on Mental Illness
The Commission is part of the Chicago Archdiocesan Office for Persons with Disabilities. The purpose of the
Commission is to educate and resource parishes on the spiritual and supportive needs of persons with serious mental
illnesses such as bi-polar disease, major depressive illnesses, schizophrenia, and personality disorders. Since
mental illness not only affects the individual with the disease but also family members, the needs of the entire family
are addressed. For more information contact Deacon Tom Lambert 773-525-0453 x221.
"Brochure about the Archdiocesan Commission on Mental Illness" (Brief description of the Commission)
Faith and Fellowship
The purpose of Faith and Fellowship is to provide Faith experiences in a way suited to the needs of persons with a mental
illness within the context of a small community of believers and to offer opportunities for integration into the life and
activities of the parish community.
People with mental illness are often socially isolated and even feel isolated from God.
Faith and Fellowship is a ministry where persons with a mental illness can experience the love of Gods and their sisters
and brothers. Faith and Fellowship groups consist of 10 to 15 adults including approximately equal numbers of persons
with a mental illness and volunteers from local churches. They meet semi-weekly as partners in prayer and
socialization. The meetings feature:
- A time for prayer
- A time for quietly shared activities
- A time for a reflection on the meeting theme (Symbol, Life experience, Scripture, Music)
- A time for Agape
For more information contact 708-383-9276.
St Damian Parish, Oak Forest, Il Mental Health Awareness Support Group
St Damian Mental Health Support Group meets once a month to support individuals and families living with mental health difficulities in a spiritual and confidential environment. We are a community of faith offering help and hope. For more information call the St Damian Pastoral Center 708-687-1370
St Dymphna Society
The St. Dymphna Society inspires prayers and devotions to St. Dymphna who is the
patron saint of persons with mental illnesses, conducts informational and support
meetings for persons with mental illnesses and their families, and provides information
on mental illnesses to all parishes in the Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago. For more
information, please contact Shirley Weber at: (773) 777-6022
St Thomas of Villanova, Mental Health Ministry
The St Thomas mental health ministry, Palatine Illinois, provides speakers and opportunities for discussion
on issues related to mental illness. Works on housing development for people with mental illness and works closely wih Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health. For more information contact Ken Doruff at kbsdoruff@aol.com.
Our Lady of Mt Carmel - St Benedicts Mental Illness Support Team. Contact Deacon Tom Lambert @ olmcinfo2@aol.com
Holy Name Cathedral Mental Illness Support Team, contact Deacon Dan Welter @ Holy Name Cathedral 312-787-8040
St Nicholas Evanston Mental Illness Support Team. Contact Deacon Chris Murphy at cmurph58@gmail.com
St Mary of the Annunciation Mundelein Mental Illness Support Team. Contact Deacon Al Sedivy uscals@yahoo.com
St Mary of Vernon, Indian Creek Mental Illness Illness Support Team.. Contact Jerry Nora at jerrynora@aol.com
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