You Are Not Alone is a Ministry of Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House that offers Hope and Healing for Survivors of Suicide Loss.

Suicide has become so prevalent in today's world, and especially in our local faith community.  It is the second leading cause of death in Indiana for ages 15-34, which impacts so many loved ones. As an agency of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, we are addressing the emotional, spiritual and healing journey after suicide loss through a series of programs for loss survivors, including a weekend retreat.  These presentations are geared towards adults, however teens 15 years and older may attend with a parent or guardian.

You Are Not Alone Series - join us for a series of information programs via Zoom on the emotional, spiritual and healing journey after suicide loss.  Sessions are offered at no cost however registration is required to receive Zoom link for attendance.  Our 2025 dates for these sessions are listed below. Registration is not yet open for the Sessions.  Please check back or call our office (317-545-7681)for further information about registration. 

The Emotional Journey of Suicide Loss Survivors - Monday, June 23, 2025; 6:30pm - 8pm 
presented by Christine Turo-Shields, LCSW, EMDR Certified Therapist   

The Healing Journey Forward with Suicide Loss - Monday, July 21, 2025; 6:30pm - 8pm
presented by Lisa Thibault with Sr. Connie Kramer   

The Spiritual Journey after Suicide Loss -  Monday, August 18, 2025; 6:30pm - 8pm.
presented by Fr. Jim Farrell  

You Are Not Alone Weekend Retreat  - September 19-21, 2025
Many suicide loss survivors feel very alone because they do not know other survivors and would benefit from being with others who have experienced this same tragic loss.  This retreat offers survivors an opportunity to be together, not only to share their experiences of suicide loss, but also to mourn together, find strength in their faith beliefs, and learn helpful ways to move forward in their grief journey in a safe and comfortable retreat setting.  The retreat begins Friday evening at 6:30pm and concludes by 12:30pm on Sunday.

The retreat is led by Christine Turo-Shields, LCSW, EMDR Certified Therapist, Fr. Jim Farrell, Lisa Thibault and Shea & Shelly Wynn and provides a forum for all faith believers, Catholics in particular, to come together to grieve and, share experiences, and learn how God helps them on their journey of survival after a suicide tragedy.  Our Weekend Retreat hopes to offer tools to aid in grief work and survival through books, prayer and activities. 

Registration is not yet open for the Weekend Retreat. Please check back or call our office (317-545-7681) for further information about registration.