Ministry of Praise is a prayer ministry in which members offer all their prayers, joys, and sufferings to God for the needs of the Church, its members and the world.

Who can belong? Anyone can belong, but it has been primarily designed for elder members of the parish, those sick, homebound or in care facilities. These individuals pray in their homes. There are no meetings to attend. Some parishes send out monthly newsletters with special intentions and parish news. The amount of time spent in prayer is totally up to the individual. These prayers are recognized as a spiritual powerhouse that will bring God's blessings upon the Church and the world. It joins those who pray with others to form a great body of holy people before the Lord.

 

The National Office of Ministry of Praise is:

Ministry of Praise and Mercy
St. Daniel the Prophet
5330 S. Nashville
Chicago, Ill. 60638

Phone 773-586-1223

Prayerbooks, crosses, and certificates of membership can be purchased from the national office.

 

Some parishes have chosen to write their own prayer booklets and design their own certificates of membership. A lovely example is "Prayerful Hearts: Ministry of Prayer" of Sacred Heart Parish in Norfolk, Nebraska. For a sample copy, please call Sr. Gabrielle Oestreich, OSB, Sacred Heart Parish, Norfolk, NE at 402-371-2621. Sample "Ministry of Praise" newsletters from a variety of Archdiocesan parishes are available by calling Mary Eileen at 888-449-5309.

 

 

Active chapters of Ministry of Praise:

 

St. Stephen the Martyr, Omaha
Sacred Heart in Norfolk, NE
St. Wenceslaus in Dodge, NE
Holy Family Parish- North Cedar County
Holy Trinity in Hartington, NE
St. Michael in Albion, NE

 

To add your parish name to this list, please contact Mary Eileen Andreasen at 888-449-5309