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Saint Luke Institute is a residential treatment programme for Catholic priests and women and men religious in Maryland, USA. Clients come to SLI from throughout the US and over 25 countries abroad. Since its founding in 1977, Saint Luke has treated close to 5,000 priests and religious.

The Institute treats a wide variety of psychological and spiritual problems, such as alcoholism, depression, anxiety, interpersonal problems, substance abuse, and compulsive behaviors including gambling and sexual addictions. It programs are highly successful; more than 80 percent of clients return to an appropriate, active ministry.

Saint Luke Institute’s education department offers workshops for bishops, major superiors, formation and vocation personnel, as well as clergy and women and men religious. The Institute conducts research on topics related to human development and effective treatment.

Church leaders from five countries have consulted with Saint Luke Institute about setting up similar programs in their countries. The Board of Directors of SLI are pleased to enter into this partnership with the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales.