Diocesan Grief Programs and Resources
Programs Offered in Hamilton Area
We offer two (part one and part two) 6-week programs using Dr. Bill Webster’s grief material. These program are intended to help you to understand your grief and provide practical tips for helping you through. In Hamilton, this program is offered twice a year, in the Spring and Fall and all are welcome to attend. Programs are provided by trained facilitators.
CHANCERY OFFICE UPCOMING DATES
Part One (for new participants or those who wish to repeat the program)
Wednesday's from 1:30pm - 3:00pm From February 18 - March 25, 2026!.
Part Two (for those who have previously completed Part One): Wednesday evenings from April 8 - May 13, 2026. From 7pm-8:30pm
Location: both programs are held at the Chancery Office, 700 King St. West in Hamilton.
familyministry@hamiltondiocese.com
St. Andrew Parish, Oakville
When Life Changes - Special video presentation - Grief and Faith, Hope and Meaning – Saturday, January 17 10:30 – Noon.
This video offers Churches, people of faith, and those who want to explore the spiritual side of finding Hope and Meaning after a loss, the opportunity to hear various views and affirmations of how faith has helped in the midst of tragedy. All are welcome to attend, however, registration is required. To register please email: gspstandrew@gmail.com
When Life Changes - Grief Support - Series 2
The Ongoing Journey - A 6-week program using Dr. Bill Webster’s Grief Support material. This is a continuation of the series after completion of Series 1. This program is intended to help you understand your grief and provides practical tips for helping you through. The program will run from February 17 to March 25 from 7-8:30 in the Marian Room at St. Andrew Parish Centre, 47 Reynolds St, Oakville. Sessions will be held on the following dates: Tuesday, February 17, Wednesday, February 25, Wednesday, March 4, Tuesday, March 10,Wednesday, March 18 and Wednesday, March 25. To register please email your contact information to gspstandrew@gmail.com.
St. Benedict Parish, Milton
Series 1 - 2026 - Jan 8th to Feb 12th (Thursday evenings, 7pm): Register Here.
Series 2 - 2026 - May 14th to June 18th (Thursday evenings, 7pm): Registration to come.
St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Hamilton
Our six week grief program will run on Saturdays starting May 9 - June 13 from 10:45am to 12:30pm in the St. Brother Andre room. To register please call 905-383-3381 or email griefgroupstcatherineofsiena@gmail.com
Programs Offered in the Waterloo Area – all are welcome
WHEN LIFE CHANGES PART ONE! STARTS WEDNESDAY MAY 13 - JUNE 17, 2026
This part ONE of When Life Changes is a six-week
grief program written by Dr. Bill Webster and is for those who are grieving. It will run on Wednesdays from May 13h to
June 17th at 7:00pm at St. Michael's Parish 80 University Ave. W. Waterloo
ON N2L 3C7. All those who have suffered a loss, regardless of how long ago, are welcome. Registration is required by May 4th for those interested in attending please contact our Parish office: 519-884-9311, or email parish@stmichaelw.ca
For additional information click here
https://www.stmichaelw.ca/grief-support
Part TWO will be available in the Fall season
Heartache to Healing
Monthly Informal Grief Support Group (drop by when you can!)
Join us on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm in the Parish Resource Centre/Library for an informal gathering to learn, support one another, share and socialize. These ongoing sessions provide familiar support from the group as you continue on your grief journey. Location: St. Michael’s Parish Waterloo, 80 University Ave. W. Waterloo. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Other Resources Available for Support:
- Now What? – A comprehensive pamphlet/booklet to assist those experiencing loss; provides an overview of what they may be experiencing and how they can support themselves at this time of loss. (Cost: $5.00)
- When Someone You Care About is Grieving – A pamphlet/booklet designed to assist people who are trying to support someone through the grief journey. (Cost: $2.00)
- When Families Grieve – this is a package put together by the creators of Sesame Street to assist families in helping their children through the grief process. (No Charge)
Along the Road
I walked a mile with
Pleasure;
She chattered all the way.
But left me none the wiser
For all she had to say.
I walked a mile with Sorrow
And ne'er a word said she;
But oh, the things
I learned from her
When Sorrow
walked with me
- Robert Browning
Pleasure;
She chattered all the way.
But left me none the wiser
For all she had to say.
I walked a mile with Sorrow
And ne'er a word said she;
But oh, the things
I learned from her
When Sorrow
walked with me
- Robert Browning
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Teresa Hartnett
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