Saint Luke Institute addresses a wide range of psychological and spiritual problems such as depression, anxiety, compulsive dysfunctional behaviors (such as gambling or incurring excessive debt), alcohol and substance abuse, a wide range of sexual issues, chronic interpersonal problems, sexual abuse, professional boundary violations, and other difficulties of those who minister in the Catholic Church.
The professional and support staff of the Institute are competent and dedicated men and women, most of whom have experience in dealing with priests, deacons, and women and men religious. We respect and strengthen the values that inform priestly and religious vocations.
Our education staff fosters the healthy psycho-spiritual development and well-being of women and men who serve the Church both in the U.S. and abroad by offering a wide variety of programs. The Center staff also offers opportunities for consultation and mentoring for leaders, vicars for clergy, formation directors and other Church ministers.
** Our Mision **
We participate in the healing ministry of Christ by promoting the health and well being of Catholic clergy and women and men religious in the United States and abroad. To accomplish this task, we provide mental health treatment, offer education and wellness programs, and conduct research. In these services, we strive to integrate the highest quality spiritual, psychological and physical resources within the context of a Christian community. The Institute conducts its ministry in harmony with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
As a multi-service Institute, our Vision calls us to reach out in compassionate care to serve those who serve others in communities of faith.
This vision calls us to:
* treat men and women with a broad range of difficulties in living
* continue to widen our outreach to women religious
* expand our educational offerings and wellness programs
* respond to emerging needs of those in ministry
* research and disseminate knowledge about the care of people in ministry
* reach out to the wider community for support
* explore providing services to other local Churches and cultures
* invite conversation around critical issues impacting those in ministry
* offer consultation services to bishops and major superiors
Our core values inspire our mission and vision as the Love of Christ urges us to: Compassion, Respect and Quality Service.
