Groups meet monthly offering an opportunity to those who come to listen and share community, network and learn from others who understand their situation, challenges, fears and emotions. All are welcome to participate irrespective of faith affiliation. Child care is provided.

Listening, Encouraging and Assisting Families of the Incarcerated. LEAF Ministry is an initiative of the Catholic Ministry to the Incarcerated. It is dedicated to serving the special needs families face when a loved one is incarcerated. So many families experience isolation, shame, guilt, and an overwhelming sense of being alone. This ministry has been formed to be of support to these families.

Cuyahoga County parish meeting room which is on the lower level of the Coach House, 2175 Coventry Road Cleveland Heights, 216-321-0024, usually meets at 7:00 p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month.

Geauga County Holy Angels 18205 Chillicothe Road Bainbridge, 440-708-0000, meets at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2018.

Lake County St. Noel Parish 35200 Chardon Road Willoughby, 440-946-0887, meets at 7:00 p.m. on the third Monday of the month. For additional information and a list of all meetings throughout the diocese, please call 216-696-6525, extension 3500 or visit the website at www.leafministry.org.