Welcome to our outreach page for people suffering from drug and alcohol addiction.
Firstly, the pastoral staff, here, at Our Lady Queen of Peace is here for you. Please feel welcome to schedule an appointment to meet with Fr. Phil who is most willing to assist you, pray with you and offer you spiritual direction to aid your recovery.
Secondly, please feel free to explore some of the website links and resources that we have for you on this page. We want you to know that you are not alone and that the Catholic Church is ready to accompany you along your pathway to health and healing.
Lastly, if this is an emergency, please call the National Substance Abuse and Mental Health Helpline: 1-800-662-4357, or dial 911.
Our parish offers the special ministry of “Catholic in Recovery” which provides a Catholic solution to those struggling with addictions or unhealthy attachments. One’s personal recovery is supplemented with a Sacramental understanding of Jesus Christ as our Savior and highest power, aided by the Holy Spirit. This is a 12-step anonymous meeting for anyone suffering from alcohol dependency, drugs, food, gambling, pornography, smoking, codependency, adult child of alcoholics -any addiction that you need help with. All are welcome. This will be an ongoing meeting Monday evening; starting at 6:30 pm in Varricchio Hall. We invite everyone to also participate in Eucharistic Adoration and the Sacrament of Penance in the church following our meeting. Any questions please call Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish office, 973-948-3185.