Responding to Suicide

Responding to Suicide is the first book for Catholic pastoral leaders that takes a holistic approach to understanding suicide and ministering effectively in its aftermath. More than a dozen contributors integrate what leading mental health practitioners, Catholic theologians, and pastoral care experts say about how best to respond to suicide as leaders in parishes, schools, healthcare systems, and other Church settings. Contributors include Archbishop Wilton Gregory, San Diego psychologist Dr. Dianna Gonzalez, Msgr. Stephen Rossetti, blogger Leticia Adams, and Msgr. Charles Pope. Many of the contributors share candid stories of suicide loss and their personal journeys of finding comfort, healing, and renewed hope within the Catholic Church.