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Bereavement
Support Groups
Many parishes, hospitals and community organizations offer support groups for you to participate in where you can gather together in community.
Workshops
Bereavement Facilitator Training Workshops
Workshops are offered to train parish volunteers and staff members in Bereavement Ministry.
Ministry of Consolation
Ministry of Consolation Facilitator Training
The Office of Faith Formation offers Ministry of Consolation Courses to assist parish volunteers for this. Ministry of…
Support
Gabriel’s Courage-Perinatal Comfort Support for Families
Gabriel's Courage is a family centered prenatal program for for families who receive a life limiting prenatal diagnosis during their pregnancy.
Bereavement
Online Bereavement Resources
These websites will give you practical information and direction for the burial and funeral process.
Ministry of Consolation
Ministry of Consolation Materials (English & Spanish)
We have added a Spanish version of the resource document, Invitation to Ministry. More Spanish versions of our resources are on the way.
Latest Updates
Lent
Lent 2023
The 2023 Lenten season begins on Ash Wednesday - February 22, 2023 | April 5-8, 2023 - Holy Triduum | April 9, 2023 - Easter Sunday
Bereavement Support Group
NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island – Support Groups 2023
Our compassionate support services team offers a safe and interactive virtual opportunity to connect with people having similar experiences.
Bereavement Support Program
Catholic Health Services Bereavement Support Group 2023
Bereavement Support Group for anyone who has lost a loved one.
Bereavement Support Group
Saint Anne’s Young Widows Group
A free 8-week group for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one.
Easter
Pope Francis: “Urbi et Orbi” Easter Blessing
Jesus, the Crucified One, is risen! He stands in the midst of those who mourned him, locked behind closed doors and full of fear and anguish.