Grief and Consolation Resources

"We do not want you to be unaware, brothers, about those who have fallen asleep, so that you may not grieve like the rest, who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose, so too will God, through Jesus, bring with him those who have fallen asleep." (1 Thessalonians 4:13-14)

Have you recently lost a loved one? Do you know someone who has and is struggling with the loss of a loved one? Most Catholic 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. Visit our Parish Directory to find contact information for a parish near you.

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) 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 Your Marriage, a ministry of the U.S. bishops, also offers several articles for those grieving a miscarriage, a spouse, children and more. The following might also be helpful:

• Ten Tips For Dealing With Grief — The holidays can be very difficult when grieving a loved one, the end of a relationship, the loss of a job or one’s health. These tips may help during the holiday season.
• Facing the Death of Those You Love — Father Mike Schmitz addresses the fear of losing those you love in this Ascension Presents video.
• Infertility Resources — Couples experiencing infertility suffer emotionally, intellectually, physically and spiritually. If you are struggling with infertility, you are not alone.
• Project Rachel — Project Rachel reaches out to women, men and their families with spiritual, psychological and emotional support after an abortion.
• Red Bird Ministries — This Catholic, pro-life/pro-family grief support ministry 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.

For more information, contact the Family Life Office at (501) 664-0340.

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