Do not fear: I am with you; do not be anxious: I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand. – Isaiah 41:10

These words from Isaiah give each of us great comfort. In the course of living out our daily vocations, we sometimes encounter difficulty. We've curated several resources to help individuals, couples, and families who are encountering personal or relational difficulties, or suffering from a loss.

If you are in need of personal assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the Parish Office at 574-282-2308 to speak with someone from our dedicated staff.

*Our emergency number is (574) 800-2620.

All information will be treated with utmost confidentiality.

We are here to support you in your time of loss with comfort and care. If you need assistance, please contact the Parish Office at 574-282-2308, and we will connect you, confidentially, to the pastor. 
 

Aging Parents and Loved Ones

This guide will help seniors considering nursing home care in Indiana understand their options for paying for care. It also provides a list of free or low-cost resources to help them navigate their care options in the state. Visit caring.com. 

The Marriage Enrichment Ministry at St. Pius X Parish is open to any married couple. Their goal is to support and strengthen marriages by providing opportunities for couples to continually grow into the Sacrament of Marriage after their wedding day. Activities are organized by the St. Pius Young Adults for the benefit of married couples of all ages in the parish and the local community. For more information visit stpius.net/MarriageEnrichment.

Natural Family Planning (NFP) is a scientifically based, morally acceptable method of regulating conception based on daily observation of the natural signs of fertility and infertility. Couples who practice NFP often develop a deeper relationship and enjoy increased mutual respect, better communication, and a sense of shared responsibility inspired by the practice of NFP. 

Classes and resources are offered here in South Bend. Dates, details, and resources.

Retrouvaille is an independent, Catholic program designed to help, heal and renew married couples who are drifting or who have drifted apart. The word "retrouvaille" simply means "rediscovery." The Retrouvaille program offers you the chance to rediscover yourself, your spouse and a loving relationship in your marriage.

 For more information about Retrouvaille of Fort Wayne-South Bend, call 1-800- 470-2230 or visit online at www.retrouvaille.org.

Project Rachel is a ministry offering hope and healing for all those who suffer from the pain of abortion and its aftermath. If you are hurting, know that your church cares and understands. God is loving and forgiving and in His name the Church reaches out to you with compassion and concern.

Project Rachel ministers and counsel’s individuals of all religions. If you would like more information, please contact us at 1-855-RACHEL-HOPE or email [email protected].

I am glad that we are talking about 'homosexual people' because before all else comes the individual person, in his wholeness and dignity. And people should not be defined only by their sexual tendencies: let us not forget that God loves all his creatures and we are destined to receive his infinite love. -Pope Francis

Courage is a spiritual support group founded in 1980 to help Catholics who experience same-sex attraction to live holy lives. The apostolate also ministers to families. Learn more and find your local chapter.

The Saint Augustine Men’s Group, with chapters in Fort Wayne and South Bend, seeks to free men from the shackles of pornography and sexual sin to live according to God’s plan of chastity.

This Catholic lay apostolate gathers to support, encourage and pray for one another through a structure rooted in Catholic teaching. Learn more.

The Third Option of Fort Wayne (New Haven, IN) aims to build better marriages by promoting growth and reconciliation. Each session in the 14-session cycle covers a comprehensive set of tools that couples can use to develop better levels of understanding, conflict-resolution, and trust while also learning more effective communication skills.  

Although this is not a counseling program, the Third Option provides a confidential peer-to-peer ministry in which couples can learn from trained volunteers who have overcome marital difficulties themselves. For more information visit ThirdOptionFW.wordpress.com.

We understand the pain of those for whom divorce seemed the only recourse. We urge them to make frequent use of the sacraments, especially the Sacraments of Holy Eucharist and Reconciliation. - U.S. Catholic Bishops, Marriage: Love and Life in the Divine Plan

There are many resources provided by the Church to support couples considering divorce or a decree of nullity. We are here to help you in your time of need. Information and additional resources.


Assistance for Victims of Abuse 

It remains important for our Church to protect children and young people from the evils of abuse. The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend remains committed to upholding and following its guidelines, policies and procedures that were implemented for the Protection of Children and Young People. These can be reviewed on the Diocesan website. 

If you have reason to believe that a minor may be a victim of abuse or neglect, Indiana law requires that you report this to civil authorities. If you or someone you know was abused as a child or young person by an adult, you are encouraged to notify appropriate civil authorities of that abuse. In addition, if the alleged abuser is or was a priest or deacon of the Catholic Church, you are encouraged to contact the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend's Victim Assistance Office. More information.