# Catholic Mental Health Gathering

> Bishops and mental health experts meet in Rome to address mental health ministry challenges.
- Title: Catholic Mental Health Gathering · Vaticannews | Shortify
- Summary: Bishops and mental health experts meet in Rome to address mental health ministry challenges. Catholic institutions host a global gathering in Rome to advance…
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- Source: Vaticannews — https://vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-10/pontifical-academy-life-mental-health-ministry-catholic-event.html
- Author: Vatican News
- Published: 2026-10-06T12:47:42.097+00:00
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- Topics: pontifical academy for life, world mental health day, pope leo xiv, mental health ministry, catholic institutions, vatican gardens, rosary, religion, world
## Global Mental Health Meeting
Bishops, pastoral workers, mental health professionals and people with lived experience of mental illness gather in Rome for a healing presence event.
## Event Timing
The gathering occurs on 9, 10 October 2026, coinciding with World Mental Health Day and Pope Leo XIV’s October prayer intention.
## Organizers
The International Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers, Don Luigi Di Liegro Foundation and Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network co-organize the event.
## Event Program
Friday features discussions on stigma, welcome and safe spaces followed by mass at church of the gesù.
## Saturday Activities
Saturday includes visits to the Don Luigi Di Liegro Foundation, discussions on young people in italy and testimonies from caregivers and patients.
## Event Conclusions
The gathering concludes with the rosary at the lourdes grotto in the vatican gardens.
## Key takeaway

Catholic institutions host a global gathering in Rome to advance mental health ministry and reduce stigma through education and shared experiences.