Spiritual Healing and Liberation Ministry
Dear Beloved Sons and Daughters,
As your spiritual father, my heart has long carried a deep concern for the healing so greatly needed among our faithful—healing not only of body and mind, but especially of the soul. Over the years, our devoted priests have done beautiful and faithful work in guiding and caring for you, and I thank God for them. Now, I feel called to open another path of spiritual support, especially for those suffering in deeper, more hidden spiritual ways.
While all Christians face the ordinary temptations of the evil one, there are times when some among us endure more intense, extraordinary attacks—what the Church recognizes as possession, oppression, or obsession. In most cases, the grace of the sacraments and the power of sacramentals bring peace and freedom. But there are times when more specialized spiritual care is needed.
To serve you better in these situations, I have established a new diocesan office dedicated to discerning and addressing extraordinary spiritual afflictions. From now on, all requests for spiritual oppressions, like exorcisms, will be received and guided through the Bishop’s office. I have appointed specific priests—those who have received both my blessing and the necessary training—to carry out this ministry on behalf of the Church. Under normal circumstances, please see a priest for spiritual healing. It is only after much discernment should you seek this ministry in the diocese.
It’s also important to remember that not everything that feels dark or heavy is necessarily demonic. Some wounds are rooted more in mental or emotional suffering, and these too deserve our care and compassion. However, that is not the particular focus of this office.
In the weeks and months ahead, more information will be made available. For now, if you or a loved one believe you may be experiencing an extraordinary spiritual attack, I invite you to begin the process by completing the confidential intake form at chaldeanchurch.org/healing-registration.
Know that you are never alone. The Church walks with you, and I hold each of you in my heart and in my prayers.
With fatherly love and blessing,
Bishop Francis Y. Kalabat
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Extraordinary Spiritual Healing and The Ministry of Exorcism
In response to the pastoral needs of the faithful, the Bishop has appointed a ministry team dedicated to assisting individuals facing spiritual challenges. These situations may arise from experiences related to the occult, trauma, or habitual sin.
House blessings are handled by your local parish priest. In extraordinary cases, parish priests may reach out to the ministry team for additional consultation.
To begin the process, individuals are asked to complete a Confidential Intake Form, which is required for all consultations. Once submitted, a member of the Office of Healing will review your form and contact you directly. There is no need to reach out to the diocesan chancery office to confirm submission; if you have concerns, please contact us by email.
Finally, it is important to remember that exorcism and prayers for liberation are not magical solutions. True healing comes from a living relationship with Jesus Christ, nourished through the sacraments, prayer, and ongoing conversion of heart.
Getting Started
Intake Form
● Every individual must complete the Confidential Intake Form before being seen.
● Adults (18+) must fill out the form themselves, unless a serious medical condition prevents them from doing so.
● Spiritual Healing for Children Under 18
○ Parents seeking prayer ministry for a child under 18 should begin by completing the Official Intake Form on their child’s behalf. The process closely follows the
adult procedure.
○ Key Guidelines:
■ A parent must be present at all scheduled appointments.
■ Children must be informed ahead of time and open to receiving prayer.
■ Ministry cannot proceed without the child’s willingness to participate.
● All information is securely stored, and confidentiality is strictly maintained.
Next Steps in the Process
Spiritual Preparation
While waiting to be contacted, individuals are encouraged to begin preparing spiritually by:
● Attending Mass every Sunday
● Making a good confession
● Engaging in daily personal prayer
Mental Health Assessment
● In some cases, a licensed mental health professional, psychologist, or psychiatrist may be asked to provide an assessment.
● Any associated consultation fees are the responsibility of the individual.
Scheduling & Prayer Sessions
● If appropriate, a member of the Healing Prayer Team will contact you to arrange an initial consultation.
● If a prayer session is deemed fitting, then you will be provided with a date, time, and location for the prayer session. If a prayer session is not deemed fitting, then you will be further directed on how to proceed and given ways to deepen your relationship with God.
● Sessions are led by a designated priest, along with members of the trained lay ministry team.
Ongoing Support & Faith Formation
● You may receive a personal prayer plan to help strengthen your spiritual life.
● You will also be supported in growing your understanding of the Catholic faith, as part
of both pre-care and post-care.
● Post-care is generally coordinated with your parish priest.
Further Discernment
● The priest, deacon, and prayer team will prayerfully discern whether more intensive spiritual deliverance ministry is needed.
Questions?
If you have additional questions, please click here to email us and this will be handled in due time by a member of our team.