The mission of the HIV/AIDS Ministry Program is to provide spiritual support, education, and outreach with and for persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families, partners, and friends. Ministry will be provided regardless of gender, race, economic status, sexual orientation, age or religion. Pastoral care will be provided in a confidential and non-judgmental manner. The call to unconditional love will be based on the total needs (body, mind and spirit) of the individual, the family, partner or friends. All calls and contacts are confidential.

Spiritual Support
We provide direct pastoral care by:

• giving one-on-one support
• offer home and hospital visitation
• assistance with prayer, funeral, and memorial services
• provide a day of reflection and retreat
• offer continued support due to loss and bereavement
• help make contact with parish communities to receive sacraments or support

Education
Our goal is to provide education through basic presentations on HIV/AIDS. These presentations afford an opportunity to diminish myths and unbiased fears and state the facts of the disease. We strive to promote an informed and compassionate response to those living with HIV/AIDS and those who love them.

Outreach
We offer practical support to those infected and affected with HIV/AIDS with the following services:

• provide financial assistance for food, household items, furniture, medical bills, car repairs, etc.
• provide transportation to medical appointments, support groups, grocery shopping, etc.
• provide support through the Shared Bread Program
• provide information on area support groups and referrals for HIV testing

To help or be helped, contact:
Marge Schumann, Director
HIV/AIDS Ministry Project
(715) 345-6500
mschumann@cclse.org

Additional Resources
Wisconsin AIDS/HIV Program
AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin