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Family Ministry

Diocesan Grief Programs and Resources

There is a variety of grief programs offered throughout the Diocese.  Many use the Diocesan resources from Dr. Bill Webster. There are also other excellent resources available through the Diocesan Library.  Please call Teresa Hartnett at 905-528-7988 ext. 2250 for recommendations for your needs.

Programs Offered in Hamilton Area

When Life Changes

PART TWO (7-12) This PART TWO is a follow-up to PART ONE (1-6) This 6-week program using Dr. Bill Webster’s grief material, this program is intended to help you to understand your grief and provides 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.
Dates for PART 2 (7-12): Wednesday evenings from JANUARY 22ND to FEBRUARY 26, 2025. From 7pm-8:30pm
Where: Chancery Office (700 King St. West Hamilton), in-person only. PART ONE TO BE ANNOUNCED FOR THE SPRING SEASON

Register for Grief Relief

St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Hamilton

6 week program beginning October 19th, 10:45am-12:15pm call or email griefgroupstcatherineofsiena@gmail.com  NEXT SESSIONS TO BE ANNOUNCED

St. Andrew Parish, Oakville

November 7th-12th, 7pm-9pm - Please call the parish to register.NEXT SESSIONS TO BE ANNOUNCED

Programs Offered in the Waterloo Area – all are welcome

Heartache to Healing

Grief Support Group.
During this time, we will cover the theory behind grief, with time to share and socialize. Registration is required: Phone 519-884-9311, or Email: parish@stmichaelw.ca. Location: St. Michael’s Parish Waterloo, 80 University Ave. W. Waterloo.

Monthly Informal Grief Support Group (drop by when you can!)

Join us on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm 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.

Learn more about Waterloo Programs

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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