Montco parish offers talks on Christian response to addiction

With U.S. overdose deaths soaring over the past year, a Montgomery County parish is examining the complex nature of addiction and recovery.


2020 Woman of Strength Honoree



The Woman of Strength Award — bestowed each year as part of St. Francis Center for Renewal’s Star Struck Gala — honors a woman who exemplifies strength of character, Christian values, courage, generosity, persistence, optimism, integrity and community service.


Addiction and Faith

In this episode of Mount Carmel Presents we sit down with Nina and Mark Corona. Nina is the creator of "We Thirst," a series of Christian reflections on addiction. We Thirst is a popular program that is both inspirational and comprehensive on the topic of addiction from a Christian perspective.


Corona Follows Holy Spirit’s Lead to Develop Addictions Ministry

Catholic Philly 7/1/2019

 

The opioid crisis demands a new solution. Churches are hoping to be part of it

America Magazine, May 21, 2019

 

Addiction and the Family

USCCB PODCAST


 

Jon Leonetti in the Morning

Iowa Catholic Radio Show

 

Companions on the Journey With Mark Poletunow & Michael Norton

Radio Maria (June 5, 2018)


 

Craving wholeness:

The complexity of addiction

Written for Vision (Newsletter for NACC)


 

Addiction series in Jackson parish gives faithful advice to fight addictions

February 22, 2018


 

We Thirst

Radio Interview


 

Retreat director bringing addiction talk to Jackson parish says faith can make inroads in drug epidemic

January 11, 2018

 

Catholic parents turn heartache of addiction into hope for others

October 11, 2017

 

Addressing the Opioid Crisis from the Pews

November 9, 2017

 

Area parishes to host addiction awareness series

December 1, 2017

 

The Year of Mercy in Action

Fall 2016