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Saturday, October 20,2012

Changing Colors of Grief - Bereavement Conference

Carey, Our Lady of Consolation Basilica and National Shrine

Questions:  contact Germaine Kirk at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 419-244-6711, ext. 431

Since 1995 the diocesan Bereavement Action Committee has planned programs to help parishes develop, enhance or expand their respective bereavement ministry as they strive to meet the needs of the bereaved in their communities.  The committee currently consists of volunteers from various parishes, a retired hospice staff member and a funeral director.

The Bereavement Action Committee initially held an annual bereavement retreat for those grieving the loss of someone significant in their lives.  Since then the committee has provided parish/school closing intervention sessions, retreats, gatherings for bereavement ministers, Holidays and Everdays program workshops, grief workshops at Richland Correctional Institution in Mansfield, Ohio and co-sponsored a Professional Bereavement Networking Fair with local funeral homes.  

Most recently the committee members have developed a Ministry of Consolation Handbook for parish utilization.

For more information about Bereavement Ministry, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Program Coordinator or call at 419-244-6711, ext. 431.

Certification is also available in Bereavement Ministry with the application process originating through the diocesan Secretariat of Evangelization, Catechesis and Lifelong Formation Division   Contact Mr. David McCutchen at 419-244-6711 or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Ministry of Consolation Handbook

National Catholic Ministry to the Bereaved

Grief Watch:  Resources for Bereaved Families and Professional Caregivers

Ave Maria Press