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Family Ministry

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)
New Program Coming SOON

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

REGISTER FOR GRIEF PART ONE OR PART TWO

St. Andrew Parish, Oakville

When Life Changes - Special video presentation - Grief and Faith, Hope and Meaning – Wednesday July 8th 7-8:30 Marian Room. 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 1 When Life Changes - Grief Support - Series 1 - A 6 week program using Dr. Bill Webster's Grief Support material. This program is intended to help you understand your grief and provides practical tips for helping you through. The program will run Wednesday's starting October 28 - December 2 from 7-8:30 in the Marian Room at St. Andrew Parish Centre, 47 Reynolds St, Oakville. The program will run the following days; Wednesday Oct 28, November 4, November 11, November 18, November 25, December 2nd. To register please email your contact information to gspstandrew@gmail.com.

COPING WITH THE HOLIDAYS: Designed to assist those who may be finding the thought of Christmas daunting and are looking for support & practical tips on how to handle the upcoming holiday.
Date: Saturday December 12, 2026
Time: 10:30Am - 12noon
Location: Marian Room,

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

REGISTER FOR GRIEF PART

Other Resources Available for Support:

  1. 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)
  2. 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)
  3. 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

Contact

Teresa Hartnett

Director

905-528-7988 Ext. 2250
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Sarah Lintott

Office Administrator

905-528-7988 Ext. 2249
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