Novena, resources respond to ‘urgent pastoral challenge’ of mental health - OSV News
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Pope Leo XIV is pictured praying his October 2026 prayer intention dedicated to mental health, while holding an image of St. Dymphna, patroness of people suffering from mental disorders and of mental health professionals. In an Oct. 10 press release, the U. S. Conference of Catholic Bishops announced the 2026 start of its annual Novena for Mental Health, which takes place Oct. 10-18. (OSV News screenshot /Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network)
(OSV News) — As the global community marks World Mental Health Day Oct. 10, the U. S. Catholic bishops have renewed their ongoing commitment to address an issue the Vatican has named an “urgent pastoral challenge.”
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