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our mission
from isolation to redemption
To provide a structured environment rooted and grounded in the Catholic Faith for Catholic and Christian men, ages 18-35, who are suffering from addiction.
Our Story
Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows (OLS) is a gentle patron for those who are still becoming who God is calling them to be—young people, students, novices, seminarians, and priests. His life reminds us that holiness is not reserved for the “already perfect,” but is born in ordinary days through prayer, humility, and trust in Jesus and in Our Lady’s sorrowful heart.
Our mission flows from that same hope. Many men who struggle with addiction know the weight of loneliness—feeling cut off from family, faith, and even from themselves. That is why our motto is “From Isolation to Redemption.” We believe no one is beyond the reach of mercy, and no wound is too deep for Christ to heal.
Jesus Himself tells the story of the shepherd who leaves the ninety-nine to search for the one sheep that is lost. We hold close that image of Jesus finding the one black sheep—not to condemn it, but to lift it onto His shoulders and carry it home. At Saint Gabriel OLS, we want every resident to know this: you are sought, you are loved, and you are not alone. Here, step by step, God can lead a life once marked by isolation into a new life shaped by redemption.
The 6-9 month program will consist of three phases
Months 1-2
Months 3-4
Months 5-6
Components:
Structured And Nurturing Environment with Focus on Virtues of Work and Prayer
• Sacraments: Daily Mass * Regular Reception of the Eucharist * Confession * Adoration in Front of the Blessed Sacrament
• Prayer: Liturgy of the Hours * Mental Prayer * Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet
• Work: Vocational Apprenticeship or training opportunities * Religious crafts and arts sales to financially supplement costs of rent
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Recovery and Wellness: Recreation and fitness * In-house Catholics- in-Recovery, 12 Step work and Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings
• During the Meridiana and Tertius Phases residents will gain skills for work and then begin working outside the home in secular work or in some facet of Parish volunteer activity.
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Weekends - Corporal Works Of Mercy – Feeding Poor, Visiting Sick * Family Involvement, Mass and Dinner On Sundays * Chant and Music * Weekend Retreats When Available
St. Gabriel of OLS Men’s Home understands that recovery residences have a duty to act in an ethical, legal way. St. Gabriel of OLS Men’s Home acts in accordance with all relevant legal and ethical codes. We follow the ethics code of the national alliance for recovery and federal non-discrimination requirements.