Derek O'Connell has had an eventful life. For decades, he struggled with alcohol and drug addiction. Going to confession was the turning point in his life. Now, he remains committed to helping other addicts find security in the Catholic faith.
On June 7, 1925, an unknown Irish manual laborer named Matt Talbot collapsed and died on a public street while walking to Mass. Ninety-nine years later, his story is providing true hope to alcoholics and addicts, and with God’s grace, maybe to you as well.
A newly launched recovery program for persons struggling with alcohol addiction incorporates the traditional 12-step Alcoholics Anonymous method but places an added emphasis on spirituality and family life.