Do you think a catholic priest would be willing to talk to me?

[Anonymous]

I'm mourning a loss to suicide and I can't seem to get past it and I want to speak with someone about God. I don't want to go to my church because that stuff is not confidential and the pastor (I love her, don't get me wrong) is a little odd and I'm worried she'll tell my family. But I'd like to talk to a catholic priest about my struggle but I don't know if one would be willing to speak to me because I'm neither catholic nor willing to convert and I'm not there for confession, I'm there to seek counsel. What do you think?

Yes, a catholic priest would be willing to speak with you

No, a catholic priest would not be willing to speak with you

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+1 y

I spoke with the priest. He was very kind and understandings and he really helped 😊

[justmine50]

A Catholic Priest is always supposed to be willing to talk to anyone about anything, even if you're not Catholic. Their promise is to keep anything you tell them a top priority secret between the two of you and not anyone else. The way I know this is that I've talked to priests about anything at confessions, and they promise me beforehand that they would not tell anyone anything because otherwise that would feel like a sin. So, if you can, find time to talk to a Priest. They should always be happy to help, and if anything else, talk to someone you can trust 100%, like a counselor, because counselors are not to give away private information about students either. Hope you find some help soon, or you can message me if you would like. :) It's up to you.

[Astoriana]

I haven't ever met a clergyman that pressured people into converting. I don't think that they really care much. I'm sure it's happened but it hasn't been my experience.

Honestly, they're rattling around in the church all day. They would probably love to have a visitor.

[Tanisha69]

yea I am not catholic but the priest in my hood was always someone we could talk to. they won't try to convert you either like some preachers do.

[Anonymous]

Even though I left the Catholic Church several years ago, I do believe a priest would talk to you with confidentiality. When I did confession, I had zero doubt in my mind that my priest wouldn't tell anybody what I told him.

If you're upfront about not being Catholic, and having no interest in converting, he might find it weird, but I highly doubt he'd turn you down for it.

However, priests are not trained therapists. Their main jobs are leading mass and conducting confession. I would suggest visiting a licensed therapist or psychiatrist. But if you just want to speak about God, a priest isn't a bad place to start.

[TheSpartan]

Catholic priests are willing to talk to anyone; feel free to approach one. They love to help. :D

[TheSpartan]

I'm glad to hear he helped 😊

[TheSpartan]

Thanks for the mho! 😍

[ladsin]

Go to a counselor. They can help you actually get through the loss, not just offer platitudes.

[JohnDoe3000]

OP is religious though and it sounds like she just needs someone to listen to her and offer some reassuring words (just like 90% of people who go to counselors really), an experienced priest can do that just as well as a counselor (and for far less money), and I'm saying that as an atheist.

[ladsin]

@JohnDoe3000 18-24 I tend to presume she's in school. Schools more often than not have counselors on staff for free.
I think a counselor is a better way to go because they address the actual issue at hand, and don't simply dismiss it saying "yeah it's hard, but you'll see them again soon."

[JohnDoe3000]

Oh right, a school counselor could work, if they have time.

[ladsin]

@JohnDoe3000 oh they make time. I went to one at college a few times and with my mother when I came out, I think everyone should do it at least once in their lives.
But again this is all just my opinion. It's her life to live as she wishes.

[madhatters4]

you can try. i think technically you have to be a catholic to go to confession but plenty of priests will overlook that.

you may also consider going to a therapist

[BobbyC65]

A Therapist will a therapist helped me with my mom's passing.

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

Yes, a Catholic priest would be willing to speak to you.
I had a priest from Catholic church who prayed for me
when i was on a job.

[Anonymous]

Yeah, I'd go to a Catholic priest. The one thing they do do a lot better than Protestants is they respect your privacy in times of crisis. They'll be helpful, I'm sure.

[John_Doesnt]

Catholic priests aren't interested in little girls.

[jacquesvol]

Yes, a catholic priest would be willing to speak with you

[disgustingweebtrash]

Yes, a catholic priest would be willing to speak with you

[Anonymous]

100% He would! I have no doubt. Talk to him!! I believe in you and keep your head up. Hope he can help you!

[Anonymous]

A priest would never turn down the opportunity to help somebody, no matter what there religion is

[joep01]

they do actually

[Opinion Owner]

@joep01 an intolerant, smallminded, oldfashioned priest maybe, but true servers of God are open to helping anybody

[HonestGirlAlways]

They're usually receptive.

[Anonymous]

You're not a little boy so NO

[akadatank44]

Yes I believe so.