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Archdiocese of Denver 10 T he goal of St. Raphael Counseling is to change the culture by bringing togeth- er the teachings of the Catholic Church and the very best in clinical care. Their mission is to help people find growth and fulfillment within their vocation in life. Together with a licensed therapist, clients can find healing in their life as well and come one step closer to the saint God is calling them to be. The deacon works with his pastor to arrange for St. Raphael therapists to visit parishes and inform parishioners of the services offered by St. Raphael Counseling. The deacon continues to work with the therapist to provide referrals for individuals and couples to St. Raphael Counseling. Deacons call on St. Raphael Counseling and Mt. Tabor Counseling Center for many of their ministries including, the RISE Ministry and the In God We Trust Ministry, and other ministries where therapy can provide valuable healing. St. Raphael Counseling Respect Life Ministries T he Respect Life Ministries are coordinated through Catholic Charities. Deacons help in a variety of ways to protect, defend, and pro- mote the dignity of human life. Through the Respect Life operations deacons promote and participate in the two 40 Days for Life cam- paigns in the spring and fall and are asked to participate in the Mass and the rally during the annual Celebrate Life march in January. The Deacon Committee also works in the parishes, schools and community presenting talks (in English and Spanish) on the topics of the dignity of life, marriage, gender ideology, conception, suffering, and religious liberty. Deacons also promote Prayer in the Square at their parishes which often includes praying a rosary and chaplet outside of the church or in a public setting. The Respect Life Radio shows and podcasts are led by deacons from the community. These broadcasts speak about the tough moral topics of our modern age. i Deacon Geoff Bennett gbennett@ccdenver.org i Deacon August Cordova cordoau@saintjohns.net " " Diaconal Ministries Around the Archdiocese Make a public witness of your faith defending the dignity of all life.