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	Paracletia, Inc. was created to provide confidential, compassionate pastoral care that can be missing in today's society. Those who have experienced loss often feel isolated, alone, devalued and unimportant to God. The thought that "God does not care for me" is seldom voiced, but often affects the individual's interpersonal relationships at home and at work.

	The goal of Paracletia, Inc. is to serve as a conduit of grace to comfort the spirit and nurture hope for those whose lives have been shattered through abuse, incarceration, physical or mental illness and disability, chemical dependency and miscarriage. Paracletia, Inc. represents the presence of a loving God within a multi-cultural, ecumenical environment.

	Paracletia, Inc. and Rev. Cathy Arends are members of: American Association of Christian Counselors Ascension Parish Chamber of Commerce Association of Professional Chaplains Better Business Bureau, Baton Rouge, LA

Paracletia, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit, tax exempt corporation receiving grants and individual or corporate donations. These donations can be in the form of unrestricted funds for use in the general operating expenses, or restricted funds which are designated for a particular part of the ministry.

Since 1999, funding has been received from:

Baton Rouge Area Foundation
Open Meadows Foundation
Louisiana Conference of the United Methodist Church
- Peace with Justice Grant
- Special Services Fund Grant
- Youth Service Fund
Donations from individual supporters and corporate matching gift programs

Rev. Cathy Arends of Paracletia, Inc. was featured in the Discovery Health Channel program, "Medicine, Behind Bars" which aired in April, 2002.

Paracletia, Inc. 18642 Magnolia Estates Prairieville, LA 70769 225.677.9303