Since 1956, Guest House has offered hope and healing for men and women religious suffering from addiction.
A curated collection of materials, videos, and other resources that promote understanding of addiction and related behavioral health needs.
A curated collection of materials, videos, and other resources that promote understanding of addiction and related behavioral health needs.
Workshops, retreats, and special events provide our clients and the larger religious community an avenue for learning, fellowship, and ongoing support for those in recovery.
Guest House is always there. We stay connected through prayer, retreats, and other resources.
Since 1956 for men and 1994 for women, Guest House has been providing a unique Catholic faith-filled, community atmosphere for clergy and men and women religious who are suffering from addiction, regardless of their ability to pay.
We rely on the generosity of individuals, organizations (parishes, dioceses, religious communities, and businesses), corporations, and foundations to carry out our ministry of providing the best opportunity for quality recovery and overall health and wellness.
These philanthropic efforts make it possible for Guest House to provide comprehensive addiction treatment and continuing care, offer education on topics related to addiction, and engage in addiction research to continue the excellent work of our mission.
Giving can be directed to a specific program or building, scholarship, or education and research.
Please consider Guest House for your Giving Tuesday donations on Tuesday, November 29, 2022! Many thanks to our sponsors!
Making gifts for the benefit of others is an excellent way to affirm your values and priorities.
Honor and Memorial Gifts are thoughtful ways to mark a special occasion or honor the life or memory of a relative or friend.
The addiction treatment and aftercare programs at Guest House are devoted exclusively to clergy and men and women …
The powerful benefits of donating a vehicle impact you, too! Selling a vehicle takes time, money, advertising, and more.
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“We place our roses into the earth for this time of nourishment, so that they will be held beneath the frozen ground where they will be prepared for what is to come. While they might otherwise survive, it is beneath the frozen tundra that makes them thrive”
Bridget Bearss, RSCJ
In the hush of winter, the clergy and religious at Guest House continue to work on their journey of recovery. Much like the roses, they get ready for what is next. While here, they regain the hope, patience, and strength that will allow them to return to serving the People of God. It is in their recovery they thrive and will bring the rays of God’s love to everyone they minister to once they leave Guest House. That is the miracle of recovery.
During this fallow time between the frost and the thaw, we count on your generosity to nurture the seeds Guest House sows – the seeds that grow into our clients’ ministry and shape the future of the Church. The clergy and religious appreciate your care and support and hold you in their daily prayers.
Sister Helen is an accountant in a society of medical missionaries. The year she turned 30 was eventful. “I was back from five years in Uganda. My father died unexpectedly. I had a job in the real world, in an office with a liquor cabinet. And I began to drink.”
Helen continued drinking through her next missions. Then she returned to care for her mother, who was sliding into Alzheimer’s. “I had the perfect excuse and the perfect set-up to drink.” But an intervention by her sisters and family led her to Guest House. “I was there with a group of nuns, and we shared our stories, so it was easy to accept that I had a problem. It was the turning point.”
A community of trust
Months later, Helen was called into the Director’s office. “My community was on the phone, and Guest House gave me two options – stay longer or go to a halfway house. My sisters offered a third alternative: I was welcome to live in our community in San Diego.
“In 17 years there, I learned that sobriety brought with it the ability to focus on others, and not on myself. At 50 years old, I was trusted to be responsible. It was a gift from Guest House.” Today Helen is a financial advisor in her society’s leadership. Scan to Donate To donate online, go to: GuestHouse.org/give or scan the QR code below. Saving Lives and Strengthening Catholic Communities ‘‘ See the difference you can make. Please visit GuestHouse.org and watch our video, None Come Too Early. None Return Too Late.
Your financial support helps Guest House treat clergy and women and men religious for problems with alcohol and behavioral health concerns that may interfere with complete and lasting recovery.
Honor and Memorial Gifts are thoughtful ways to mark a special occasion or honor the life or memory of a relative or friend. To make an honor or memorial gift, send your contribution and acknowledgment information (for notification purposes) to Guest House.
Consider an Honor or Memorial Gift to celebrate or recognize an individual’s or group’s important milestone or event:
Your gift will be immediately acknowledged with a card sent to the honored person or group or to the family member of a deceased. A personal message on the card will let them know that a thoughtful donation has been made in their name or the name of a loved one.
Please contact Darren Hogan at 248-393-8939.
The addiction treatment and aftercare programs at Guest House are devoted exclusively to clergy and men and women religious who are suffering from alcoholism, addictions and other behavioral health conditions. Our programs are designed to respect these individuals’ special roles in the Church, helping them regain their sobriety and return to their ministries. They return with improved well-being and renewed purpose, impacting thousands of lives throughout their years in recovery.
Guest House is committed to providing treatment and care regardless of the religious communities’ or dioceses’ ability to pay for any sister, brother or clergy member who needs our services. This commitment is part of our designation as a 501(c)(3) non-profit, included in the Official Catholic Directory.
We rely on financial support from corporations and foundations, in addition to philanthropy from individuals and organizations, to carry out our ministry. Please consider partnering with us, so we can continue to serve our Church and strengthen Catholic communities around the world.
The powerful benefits of donating a vehicle impact you, too! Selling a vehicle takes time, money, advertising, and more, but have you considered the advantages of donating a vehicle to Guest House?
Not only will you cruise past the hassles altogether, but you’ll make a lasting impact.
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