Catholic News Headlines for Wednesday 9/18/2024

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September is National Addiction Recovery Month, highlighting that addiction can impact anyone, even priests. The Diocese of Brooklyn supports recovery through “Transition House,” a program started by a pastor who overcame alcohol addiction after a decade-long struggle.

Priests from the Diocese of Brooklyn gathered at the Fall Convocation for a day of prayer and reflection. Addiction recovery experts from a Midwestern treatment center spoke on “The Key to Becoming Happy, Holy, and Healthy.”

DeSales Media has introduced a new webinar series to help Catholics strengthen their faith and feel more confident sharing it. The series aims to address concerns highlighted by a study showing one in five devout Catholics struggle with discussing their beliefs.