Opioid resources

provided by the Opioid Task Force of the Diocese of Erie:

Next steps for pastors and pastoral leaders

Visit the PA Department of Health website that includes resources such as:

The data dashboard providing county-level data, highlighting prevention, rescue and treatment efforts across the commonwealth
Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
Naloxone: Information about a medication that can reverse an overdose that is caused by an opioid drug
Learn about the Patient Non-Opiod Directive for patients who do not wish to receive opioid medications as a part of their treatment plan
Much more

Pastoral prayer resources in response to the opioid crisis

Questions? Contact the Office for Divine Worship of the Diocese of Erie

Prayer Card

Prayer Booklet

Prayer booklet for friends and families of those suffering from addiction available from the Diocese of Erie

Thanks to a grant from the Evangelization Endowment of the Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania, the Diocese of Erie has printed special prayer booklets designed for those who are involved with a person suffering from addiction. The booklets, available at all parishes, are accompanied by a letter from Bishop Persico and a holy card with the Divine Mercy image and chaplet. They may also be requested through the Communications Office by calling 814.824.1161.

For more information about ordering copies of Meditations and Prayers, please contact Annie Moks, circulation manager, in the Office of Communications, amoks@ErieRCD.org or call 814.824.1161. Those interested in ordering multiple copies can click here.