Catholic Mental Health Ministry Rockford Diocese

09/08/2025

If you are a caregiver of any sort, please join us for this 1/2-day retreat.

09/08/2025

Saturday, September 13, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is once again sponsoring the Friends of the Poor Walk at 9:00 am starting with Mass at the Y Lodge, 200 Y Blvd. There will be light refreshments provided after the Mass and the Walk will then begin at 10:30 am.

The Society opens its ears to hear and recognize those who are poor and suffering and assists them in whatever way we can. This Walk, through the many prayers and donations from our generous parishioners, helps us to continue to do this much needed work in the City of Rockford.

It is truly a beautiful experience to partake in this outdoor Mass on the banks overlooking the Rock River. Our St. Rita Vincentians will be in charge of the Mass. We are planning on having four priests from our various Rockford parishes concelebrate the Mass this year and music will be provided by our very own Laura & Rudy Ortiz. It will be a memorable event.

09/08/2025

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭. 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐚 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐚 ✨🌹

Her life reminds us of the power of choosing love, hope, and life — even in the most difficult circumstances.🙏

With that spirit, we are excited to announce that The Mission of Cor Jesu will be hosting another 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫!

This year’s Life Conference takes its theme from the words St. Mother Teresa kept close to her heart, from the poem that hung on her wall: “𝓓𝓸 𝓘𝓽 𝓐𝓷𝔂𝔀𝓪𝔂.” These words inspired her life of service and remind us that even when it is hard, even when it costs us, we are called to choose life, love life, and protect life.

📅 Save the Date: April 11, 2026

𝙇𝙚𝙩 𝙪𝙨 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙏𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙖’𝙨 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙨 𝙬𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙮, 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙩𝙝, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙤𝙥𝙚. 💛

‼More details about speakers, schedule, and registration will be shared soon. For now, please mark your calendars and help spread the word to your parish, churches, friends, and community.

09/08/2025

It's 988 Day! Understand and share this awareness.

09/07/2025

Join us at St. Bridget in Loves Park, IL to pray the rosary for su***de prevention on September 10th, 6PM in Mary's Garden. All are welcome!

09/03/2025

Let us pray for students everywhere as they head back to school.

09/03/2025

Let us pray for students as they start a new school year.

09/02/2025

Please join us for a special Mass and speaker on su***de prevention. All are welcome!
St. Rita Catholic Church, Rockford IL, September 18th, 5:30PM.

08/29/2025

Please join us for this wonderful event!

✨ Be Not Afraid ✨
📅 Wednesday, September 18 | ⏰ 5:30–8:00 PM
📍 St. Rita Catholic Church, Rockford

Join us for an evening of prayer, learning, and hope as we reflect on The Church’s Call to Su***de Prevention with Deacon Ed Shoener.

🕊️ Schedule
• 5:30 PM – Mass
• Refreshments following Mass
• Speaker: Mary Beth Fuller – Faith Amidst Suffering
• Presentation: Deacon Ed Shoener – The Church’s Call to Su***de Prevention
• Q&A session

All are welcome. Let’s come together in faith, compassion, and support. 💙

08/29/2025

📣 Men’s Night Out at the Priest’s Rectory

Join us for an evening of food, fellowship, and brotherhood!
🍽 Saturday, September 6th | 🕕 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

✨ Bring your own beverage and enjoy a relaxed evening together!

👉 Please RSVP to help with food ordering and to receive the address.

📧 RSVP: pastor@stcatherinechurch.com
📲 Or simply scan the QR code on the flyer!

08/26/2025

Art of Accompaniment in Spanish last night at St. Mary's in St. Mary Catholic Church, Woodstock, Illinois was a huge success! Thank you for coming out and learning about how to accompany those with mental health and substance use challenges. Thank you Lourdes Hernandez for being our guide!