There is freedom
on the other side.
Kolbe Mission is establishing Arizona's first Catholic addiction recovery home, grounded in prayer, the sacraments, and the witness of St. Maximilian Kolbe.
"No one in the world can change truth. What we can do and should do is to seek truth and to serve it when we have found it." — St. Maximilian Kolbe
A Catholic home for healing and recovery
Our mission is to establish a Catholic Addiction Recovery Home in the Diocese of Phoenix — the fifth-largest city in the United States, and one without a Catholic substance abuse rehabilitation home.
Kolbe Mission will be a place where those suffering from addiction can find healing through a 12-step recovery program which includes prayer, the sacraments, meaningful work, fellowship, and recreation. All faiths are welcome. There will be no charge for services provided.
The four primary pillars
Walking with Jesus
Residents will take part in the sacraments, daily prayer, both individual and in common, growing in the virtues of temperance, fortitude, and prudence.
Mental Health Care
Staff trained in 12-step recovery programs and trauma-informed care, incorporating them into the program for each resident.
Work
Residents will prepare and clean facilities, maintain the home and property, and produce products for use and for sale.
Fellowship and Recreation
Community and healing go hand in hand. Recreation, games, exercise, and socializing are essential to the program.
St. Maximilian Kolbe
St. Maximilian Kolbe is best known for heroically standing in for a fellow prisoner who was selected for death by the Nazi guards. Fr. Kolbe and nine other men were thrown into a pit to starve to death. Rather than descending into despair and anger, he led the men in praise to God.
Fr. Kolbe is the patron saint of prisoners, addicts, and families. Under his patronage and by his example of loving sacrifice, we seek healing for those imprisoned by addiction.
At Kolbe Mission, we witness the power of Christ's healing in the lives of those battling addiction. Recovery is not just about breaking free from substance dependency — it's about restoring dignity, renewing hope, and reclaiming one's identity as a beloved child of God.— Bishop John P. Dolan · Diocese of Phoenix
Help us build Arizona's first Catholic recovery home
Do you share our passion to see the Kolbe Mission become a reality? Together we can bring the healing power of Catholic faith to those suffering from addiction in the Diocese of Phoenix.
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Kolbe Mission is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN: 85-3145743. All donations are tax-deductible.
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Payable to: The Kolbe Mission, Inc · 5020 E. Shea Blvd Suite 150 · Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Planned giving & estate gifts
Consider including Kolbe Mission in your estate planning. Contact us to discuss a legacy gift.