Grief and Consolation Resources

Have you recently lost a loved one? Do you know someone who has and is struggling with the loss of a loved one? Most parishes provide some form of consolation for the bereaved, whether its through a formal program, support groups or by providing one-on-one listening and comfort. The following lists ministries of consolation in the central Arkansas area: Bereavement Support Groups.

Red Bird Ministries is a Catholic, pro-life/pro-family grief support ministry that focuses on bereaved families who have experienced child loss of any age and circumstance, including pregnancy loss through miscarriage and stillbirth, and after birth as an infant, child, ​​adolescent or adult. This ministry serves anyone who has experienced the loss of a child.​

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops also offers information about the bereavement process along with Catholic prayers for death and dying and mourners. Visit their website to find this information, along with details on the Catholic funeral rite, cremation and more. For more information, contact the Family Life Office at (501) 664-0340.

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