Adverse Diagnosis Ministry

When someone receives an adverse diagnosis, the entire family is affected. Questions, uncertainty, fear, and a deep need for spiritual support often arise. In these moments, the presence of someone who listens, accompanies, and shares the hope of Christ can make a profound difference. 

The Adverse Diagnosis Ministry forms Catholic lay ministers to walk alongside individuals and families facing serious illness, terminal diagnoses, end-of-life challenges, grief, and healing. Our mission is to offer a compassionate presence, practical support, and the hope that comes from the Gospel. 

Do you feel called to listen with your heart, pray with those who suffer, accompany families through difficult seasons, and become a sign of God's love? You do not need to have all the answers. You simply need a willing heart, a desire to serve, and an openness to let Christ work through you. 

What you will learn

• Accompany families after a serious or terminal diagnosis
• Connect families with the grace of the Sacraments
• Understand Catholic teaching on end-of-life decisions
• Support grief and bereavement
• Recognize caregiver burnout and healthy boundaries
• Bring hope rooted in the Resurrection

Become a sign of Christ's presence for those who need it most. ​Your presence can bring comfort, hope, and love during some of life's most difficult moments.​