Are you or a loved one experiencing same-sex attraction and looking for answers? Courage, a ministry of the Catholic Church that provides spiritual support for Catholic men and women with same-sex attraction who desire to lead chaste lives consistent with the teaching of the Catholic Church, has a local chapter offering confidential spiritual support-group meetings. Also meeting locally, EnCourage is a companion ministry within the Courage apostolate dedicated to serving the spiritual needs of parents, siblings, children, other relatives, and friends of persons who are experiencing same-sex attractions. EnCourage members support one another and their loved ones through discussion, prayer, and fellowship in a confidential group setting. For more information, you can reach the Courage/EnCourage co-chaplains, Fr. Matthew Hardesty or Deacon Stephen Bowling at courage@archlou.org