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Bishop Dolan Advocates Mental Health Awareness at Rome Conference

11/8/2025

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Bishop John P. Dolan of Phoenix spoke at Rome's Ministry of Hope Conference about his personal experiences with suicide and family losses.
He established an Office for Mental Health Ministry to advance education, accompaniment, and advocacy.
Dolan emphasized integrating psychological and theological understanding of mental health within the Church.
Pope Leo XIV's November prayer intention urges support for those with suicidal thoughts and calls communities to offer love, fostering hope.

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Bishop John P. Dolan of Phoenix spoke at Rome's Ministry of Hope Conference about his personal experiences with suicide and family losses.
He established an Office for Mental Health Ministry to advance education, accompaniment, and advocacy.
Dolan emphasized integrating psychological and theological understanding of mental health within the Church.
Pope Leo XIV's November prayer intention urges support for those with suicidal thoughts and calls communities to offer love, fostering hope.