Statement of Purpose:

The purpose of the St. Jude Catholic Church Catholic Alcoholism and Addictions Ministry (CAAM) is to:

• Provide an organization for the alcoholic, addict and their families and friends to come and learn more about the disease from parishioners who are in recovery.  We seek to be a source of hope.
• Serve, when requested by Parish staff, as immediate contacts for sufferers of these diseases and their family, friends and associates.
• Increase Parish awareness of the disease nature of alcoholism and addiction, through literature and sponsorship of forums, as well as through visible assistance and aid to those suffering wilth alcoholism or addiction and their family, friends, and associates.

St. Jude CAAM Meeting

St. Jude sponsors a weekly meeting for interested parties every Saturday at 9:15 am in the Formation Room (PC401).   The meeting is for those who feel they, or someone they know, may have an alcohol or addiction problem.  This is an “open” meeting (meaning anyone can attend), but where anonymity of those attending is honored. While we conduct our meeting similar to the AA traditions, we are not affiliated with AA, NA, or addiction-specific organization.  Our purpose is to guide those who suffer from alcoholism or addiction, and their family and friends, toward recovery. 

 

Catholic Resources

St. Jude CAAM Ministry – Call for information and referrals:

Contact:
Matt - (214) 734-5334

 
Diocese of Dallas Family Life Director:

Contact:
Claudio Mora - cmora@cathdal.org - (214) 379-2877

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Dallas

3725 Blackburn St.; Dallas, Texas  75219
info@cathdal.org - (214) 528-2240
Fax: (214) 526-1743
 

Rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church to serve each other, our services extend the ministries of parishes throughout the distinct and diverse communities of the Diocese of Dallas.

• Fulfilling the gospel mandate of welcoming strangers, supporting the weak, serving those in need and celebrating the gifts of every individual and family.
• Sharing the joy of service by treating every person with respect, dignity, patience and compassion.
• Enhancing the quality of life for all families and empowering individuals and families to become more self-sufficient.
• Providing tools and resources to help individuals and families live as productive and responsible members of the community.
• Calling the community of faith and the community at large to participate in its work through volunteerism, financial support and advocacy.