We can offer immeasurable solace to those left behind with care, dignity, and proper training. 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 people 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 want to become involved in bereavement ministry and would like information on upcoming training, please call 213-637-7801, option 6.