Care and Support Ministry

Pax Christi Care and Support Ministry is the pastoral care ministry of the parish. Staff and trained lay ministers extend God’s love and mercy to all through a holistic model of care for the mind, body, and spirit.

Our mission: Through relationships, acts, and words, we respond with a compassionate presence for all those seeking support, resources, and belonging. The Care and Support mission is to understand the needs and opportunities for pastoral care, education, and support. The Care and Support Council is the leadership body, learning, discerning, planning, and evaluating specific ministries.

Director of Care & Support

Joan Miltenberger
Direct Phone: 952-405-7211

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Joan Miltenberger develops and oversees pastoral parish-based and care center programs which serve those with both immediate and long-term needs. Special emphasis is given to spiritual enrichment, Eucharistic home visits, ministry to care centers, Befrienders, parish support groups, and the Care Fund.

Care and Support Coordinator

Kerry Cronkhite
Direct Phone: 952-405-7207

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Kerry Cronkhite supports the funeral ministry at Pax Christi. If you are caring for someone at the end of life, hoping to pre-plan a funeral, or are organizing a funeral liturgy, Kerry is your primary contact.

Care and Support Shared Ministers bring the compassion of Christ and pastoral care experience to various outreach ministries and are supported by Care and Support staff. If you want to use your gifts serving parishioners and our neighbors in care centers and group homes, please contact Joan.

12-Step Support

A number of different 12-step groups use Pax Christi's space to meet. Check here for more resources. If you have additional questions, our staff can help.

Anointing of the Sick

The Anointing of the Sick is best ministered in community after one of our daily masses. However, if you desire the Anointing of the Sick because of an urgent need, please call 952-941-3150.

Befriender Ministry

This listening presence ministry brings specially-trained people into a caring, confidential, one-on-one relationship with others.

Community Resources

This is a list of community resources for mental health, domestic violence, food or housing insecurity, and beyond.

Funeral Ministry

Our funeral ministry will journey and support you during this time of grief and sadness. We offer our condolences.

Grief Support

Pax Christi is part of the Southwest Grief Coalition, which includes other Eden Prairie parishes.

Ministry to the Homebound

Over 25 parishioners regularly visit local care centers in our area, administering communion and offering assistance.

Prayer Wall

Offer a prayer intention or pray for others with our virtual prayer wall for parishioners of Pax.