Office of Ministry for Retired Clergy The Leo C. Byrne Residence  60 South Mississippi River Blvd. St. Paul, MN  55105 Rev. Raymond Monsour, Director Tel:  320.356.1039

Nature of Work The Office of Ministry for Retired Clergy provides advocacy, support and resource information to retired priests and their families and/or caregivers.  Information may include but is not limited to:   - Financial, i.e. Medical assistance, Alternative Care Grant  Program available through the county. - Housing information, i.e. Nursing Homes, Assist Living and Independent Living opportunities. - In-Home community services, i.e. Homemaker, Chore, Life Line, Grocery delivery, Public Health Nurse and Home Health Aide.   - Assistance is available in time of emergency and crisis.   - Social worker is able to conduct home and hospital interviews and face to face visits with families and/or caregivers.   - Information is also available about the pension plan, funeral preparations, Deanery (18 for Retired Clergy) and the proposed Long Term Care Plan.   -Retired clergy and their families and/or caregivers are encouraged to call with any questions or concerns

Target Audiences Retired Clergy of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis and their families and/or caregivers

Potential Uses The Office of Ministry for Retired Clergy is available to provide consultation concerning In-Home Services to allow a retired Priest to remain living independently. If a move to another setting is advisable the Office of Ministry for Retired Clergy can provided support and information on potential environments.