Bereavement Support

HELP THROUGH A DIFFICULT TIME

Please accept our condolences. Grief over the loss of a loved one is a very difficult time for
families and friends, and is of great concern to the Church.
You and your family’s best source of support can be found at your local parish.
Your parish priest can help you through the healing process, with many parishes offering bereavement support groups.
For links to your local parish website please visit Find | LA Catholics
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
- ministry of consolation
  
  With care, dignity, and with proper training, we can offer immeasurable solace to those left behind. That’s why Catholic Cemeteries & Mortuaries together with the Office for Divine Worship have overseen the formation of the Ministry of Consolation, a comprehensive Bereavement Training Program for Catholic Clergy, Religious, Hospitals, Hospice, and Laypeople.
  
  The program, which requires a strong attendance commitment, is designed to help create the basis for a Bereavement Team in each parish in the Archdiocese. To that end, we recommend that five or more persons from each parish attend — people who will commit themselves in a caring way to journey in faith with the bereaved suffering a loss in their community.
  
  If you are interested in becoming involved in bereavement help and would like information on upcoming training, please visit Bereavement | LA Catholics.