Suicide Prevention

Stone angel in a cemetery

Is Suicide a Sin?

I once read in a Catholic newspaper that suicide may not be a sin if a person is depressed or mentally ill or does not appreciate that what he or she is doing is wrong. What does the Catholic Church teach about this?

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Grief Often Leads to Grace

As Dietrich Bonhoeffer put it: “Nothing can make up for the absence of someone we love."
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Life Is Worth Living

There are certain moments in our lives that stick with us. Some are happy; some are sad. But they change our lives, nonetheless.
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Assurance about Heaven 

How can I know if I will go to heaven? 
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The Upper Room Crisis Hotline

She’s talked to murderers, abusers, and even those wrestling with the occult. Sister Mary Frances Seeley and volunteers answer all calls with a message of God’s unconditional love and prayerful support.
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Man contemplating suicide

7 Things Catholics Need to Know about Suicide

Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. This renowned theologian has been speaking and writing about suicide for decades.
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Police and Suicide: A Hidden Epidemic

Police officers are more likely to die by suicide than be killed by criminals. A retired Catholic Charities executive and others are working to change that.
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