Since 1956, Guest House has offered hope and healing for men and women religious suffering from addiction.
Guest House stands as a beacon of hope to clergy and men and women religious who are suffering with alcohol and drug addiction.Ā
Process or behavioral addictions, such as cluttering, hoarding, internet/digital, and spending addictions, can be just as debilitating, affecting every aspect of life.
Serving priests, deacons, brothers and seminarians who suffer from substance use disorders, process addictions and compulsive overeating.
Addressing the challenges of addiction, behavioral health, and other compulsive disorders that are faced by women religious.
Guest House offers educational programs that promote wellness for Church and religious leadership communities.Ā
Guest House provides more thanĀ $1.5 million in free care annually to Catholic clergy and religious who cannot afford treatment. Since 1956, our services have helped more than 8,000 individuals return to their ministries worldwide, revitalized and renewed. The positive ripple effect of their recovery on the communities they serve is immeasurable. We rely on the generosity of individuals, organizations, corporations, and foundations to support our mission of offering the best opportunities for quality recovery and overall health and wellness. Your support helps us continue this vital work, touching countless lives in meaningful ways.
There are many ways to support the mission of Guest House. From a cash donation, to participating in or sponsoring our events, to gifting stock shares, to various planned giving options, the opportunities to champion this healing ministry are plenty.
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Guest House
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1601 Joslyn Rd.
Lake Orion, MI 48360
As the spring season unfolds and we transition from the cold winter months, visible signs of new life surround us. Springtime brings with it a sense of rebirth and transformation. For many, it also offers an opportunity for spiritual rejuvenation. Eleven years ago, when Fr. Bill arrived at Guest House seeking treatment, he came in search of precisely what the spring season represents: hope, renewal, and new life.
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Fr. Bill grew up in Youngstown, Ohio. He felt his calling to the priesthood in his early 20s while attending Youngstown State University. He studied at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Cincinnati and was ordained in 1981. āThe drinking began shortly after my ordination. I never considered my consumption of alcohol an issue.ā It wasnāt until years later, when one of Fr. Billās associates confronted him about his daily drinking, that he acknowledged he was struggling. āI thought I could control the drinking on my own; I even started attending AA meetings.ā After unsuccessful self-treatment and two years of deep and reflective prayer, Fr. Bill decided it was time to seek professional care. āAt the age of 60 I felt done; I thought my priesthood was over. The hardest thing to do is to ask for help.ā
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Fr. Bill entered treatment at Guest House in January 2014. āI was incredibly pleased with the reception from the staff. They were so welcoming and supportive; I could not have been treated with more dignity and respect.ā The serene environment also played a significant role in Fr. Billās healing process. āThe beautiful campus is very therapeutic; it offers peaceful, quiet prayer and time alone with God.ā
Fr. Bill spent four months at Guest House and has been in recovery ever since. āI could not be more grateful; Guest House saved my priesthood and my desire to continue to serve.ā Fr. Bill hopes that sharing his story of recovery will inspire others who are struggling to seek treatment. āDonāt be afraid to ask for help. You cannot do it alone.āĀ
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Much like the season of spring, Fr. Billās path to sobriety began with hope. One hopeful step blossomed into a journey of healing that brought him renewal and new life. Today, Fr. Bill continues his recovery with the ongoing support of alumni retreats, his sponsor, and AA meetings. He strengthens his spirit through daily exercise and prayer. “Guest House provides more than just hope; they provide a plan you can work with. Their mission truly serves as a blessing to the Church.”
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Guest House, Inc., included in the Official Catholic Directory, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, licensed and CARF-accredited health care provider specializing in addiction treatment for Catholic clergy and men and women religious.
Guest House now accepts insurance, making its services more accessible to those seeking recovery and well-being services. Call us for further information and to determine eligibility.