Changanacherry: In a landmark effort to integrate faith and mental wellness, the Catholic Mental Health Ministry (CMHM), functioning under the CBCI Office for Healthcare, organized a two-day National Mental Health Conference from October 10 to 11 in Changanacherry, Kerala. Centered on the theme “Raising Awareness and Fostering Change,” the conference united priests, religious, and lay representatives from dioceses across India, reaffirming the Catholic Church’s commitment to holistic well-being and compassionate outreach.

The event was inaugurated by Bishop Lumen Monteiro, Chairman of the CBCI Office for Healthcare, who emphasized the urgent need for mental health ministries within parishes. In his opening address, Bishop Monteiro called for a collective pastoral response to the growing

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