Substance addiction is one of the most significant trials of our time. St. Francis Xavier Church, 444 Metairie Rd, Metairie, LA will host two talks entitled, “Hope in Addiction,” on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, and on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, from 7:00-8:00 PM in St. Joseph Hall. The presenter is Mary Lou McCall, Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist and Masters of Theology Student at Notre Dame Seminary. The talk on July 22nd is “Hope in Addiction, Part 1: Substance, Science, and Sacraments - Preventing substance misuse and addiction.” The talk on August 5th is “Hope in Addiction, Part 2: From Darkness into Light, A Catholic Community Healing Addiction.” Come be educated on the prevention and healing of substance addiction. Admission is free. Because of Covid restrictions, attendance is limited to 60 people.