Login Contact Us Parish Finder School Finder Facebook Twitter YouTube Pinterest Blog Home About Ministries Give Vocations News About 3 The Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo is the territory of Catholic churches and community led by Bishop Paul J. Bradley. The diocese was founded in 1971 when the Second Vatican Council called for the creation of smaller dioceses so that bishops could be more available to the people they serve. Today the diocese encompasses 5,337 square miles of nine counties in southwest Michigan: Allegan, Barry, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Berrien, Cass, St. Joseph and Branch and includes 59 parishes as well as 21 Catholic schools. DOCUMENTS Religious Communities of Men and Women Serving in the Diocese of Kalamazoo Diocese Fact Sheet - Oct. 2015 Papal Blessing Application Procedure Diocesan Pastoral Center 215 N. Westnedge Avenue Kalamazoo, MI 49007 269-349-8714 269-349-6440 (fax) © Diocese of Kalamazoo All rights reserved. Quick Links Find a Mass Find a Catholic School Job Opportunities Live Stream Mass Schedule Becoming Catholic Safe Environment Catholic Charities Getting Married Login powered by eCatholic®

Login Contact Us Parish Finder School Finder Facebook Twitter YouTube Pinterest Blog Home About Ministries Give Vocations News About the Program The first obligation of the Church with regard to the victims is healing and reconciliation. The Catholic bishops of the United States have made a solemn commitment to the protection of children and young adults, and to the healing of the effects of trauma to victims/survivors of childhood abuse and neglect. The Trauma Recovery Program was developed in the Diocese of Kalamazoo for Catholic people who have been affected by childhood abuse and neglect. Participants meet in a small group setting for nine sessions. The groups are comprised of eight to 10 trauma survivors, facilitated by a fully credentialed mental health professional and a priest. Once individuals have completed the treatment group, they can attend a support group that meets for nine sessions over a six-month period. What about Confidentiality? Group members are provided with a safe environment in which they can identify conflicts and unlearn specific behaviors related to teh effects of the truama. The facilitator-therapists maintain confidentiality, and group members are expected to do the same. How do I register? Any Catholic in the Diocese of Kalamazoo that is an adult survivor of childhood abuse or neglect can apply to participate in the Trauma Recovery Program. If you are the victim of abuse by church personnel, please call toll-free (877) 802-0115. Others may call 269-459-2121 to arrange an assessment interview. Si habla español, para información sobre el Programa de Recuperación de Traumas Psicológicos, puede llamar Padre Ken Schmidt al (269) 459-2105. Trauma Recovery Brochure Diocesan Pastoral Center 215 N. Westnedge Avenue Kalamazoo, MI 49007 269-349-8714 269-349-6440 (fax) © Diocese of Kalamazoo All rights reserved. Quick Links Find a Mass Find a Catholic School Job Opportunities Live Stream Mass Schedule Becoming Catholic Safe Environment Catholic Charities Getting Married Login powered by eCatholic®