| Advance funeral planning can spare loved ones extra grief |
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No one expected Joe to die. Replace the name “Joe” with anyone you’ve known into that sentence. More ...
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 |
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| In genealogy research, Catholic cemeteries can provide some help |
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OXNARD, Calf. – As interest in genealogical research increases, some Catholics have found that their relatives' final earthly addresses can be helpful, even valuable resources.
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Wednesday, March 15, 2017 |
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| Support for the grieving comes in many forms |
Sometimes it comes by way of a life-changing phone call: “There’s been an accident…” At other times, it starts with a diagnosis: “We’ve gotten the results of the biopsy…” or sometimes simply by the passage of so much time: “I don’t think Grandma has much time left.” More ...
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 |
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| Parishes announce bereavement support groups |
The following parishes have bereavement support groups: More ...
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 |
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| Funeral homes provide invaluable service, friendship to grief-stricken |
Millie is a widow. She has no children and no family in the area. For the past 15 years, after she finishes a morning of grocery shopping, she sometimes stops at the funeral home where she made the final arrangements for her husband. More ...
Friday, March 10, 2017 |
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| Annual bereavement supplement: 'And let perpetual light shine upon them' |
16 pages of resources, information, and stories about the journey into Eternal Life. More ...
Tuesday, March 1, 2016 |
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| The Monitor ANNUAL Bereavement SUPPLEMENT • 2015 |
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Topics included in this special supplement include...
Diocesan family served by Catholic cemeteries
Storytelling aids in grieving process
Bereavement ministers share in fruits of their work
Diocesan training slated for bereavement ministers
Lazarus Ministry helps bereaved navigate funeral rites
Parish listing of bereavement ministries
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Thursday, February 11, 2016 |
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Ministry of Hope - The Monitor's Annual bereavemnet supplement offers insights and practical resoures for those mourning deep losses.
Click HERE to view the 2014 Bereavement supplement More ...
Wednesday, February 18, 2015 |
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| Grief counselors steer communities toward long-term healing |
LONG ISLAND, N.Y. • After debris has been cleared and physical rebuilding is well underway, counselors for victims of natural disasters and violence contend that real healing still needs to take place. More ...
Thursday, February 27, 2014 |
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| How the internet can help the bereaved
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Many people use websites for funeral planning after a loved one has passed away. However, the Internet can also be a source to find comfort throughout the grieving process, learn about funeral etiquette, join a chat room or find a nearby church support group. More ...
Thursday, February 27, 2014 |
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