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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
St. 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 St. 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
St. Gabriel of OLS Men’s Home provides a structured and nurturing environment focused on the virtues of work and prayer.
Sacraments
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Daily Mass
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Regular reception of the Eucharist
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Confession
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Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament
Prayer
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Liturgy of the Hours
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Mental prayer
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Rosary
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Divine Mercy Chaplet
Work
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Vocational apprenticeship and training opportunities
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Religious crafts and art sales to help supplement rent costs
Recovery and Wellness
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Recreation and fitness
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In-house Catholics in Recovery
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12-Step work
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Alcoholics Anonymous meetings
Formation in the Meridiana and Tertius Phases
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Residents build work skills
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Residents begin working outside the home
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Service may include secular work or parish volunteer activity
Weekend Life
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Corporal Works of Mercy
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Feeding the poor and visiting the sick
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Family involvement
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Sunday Mass and dinner
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Chant and music
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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.
