In times of personal crisis, Catholics often turn to their parish priest for help. But in the Archdiocese of Newark, the clergy will soon be doing more than lending a sympathetic ear.
Opioids
First Catholic High School for Students Recovering from Addiction
Kolbe is a groundbreaking school. There are 35 high schools in the United States designed for students in recovery from substance abuse, according to the Association of Recovery Schools, but Kolbe is the first faith-based one.
Charities Expands Addiction Treatment Services to Teens
Efforts to combat America’s opioid crisis are poised to be at the forefront of the nation’s priorities this new year, and Catholic Charities recently launched an adolescent addiction treatment program for teenagers.
Get Smart About Opioids
Dear Editor: In response to Joe Heller’s cartoon about opioids (April 23), kudos!