"Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted." - Matthew 5:4. 

Various parishes around the Diocese of Allentown offer programs, events, and resources to support you and your loved ones in your grief. 

Want to start a Bereavement Ministry?

Contact Executive Director of Evangelization and Formation, Maggie Riggins, to discuss options to be trained in bereavement ministry. Email mriggins@allentowndiocese.org. 

Ministries Throughout and Near the Diocese

Immaculate Conception, Jim Thorpe

Fall Bereavement Support Group. Trained grief ministers are available to support you through your loss of a loved one. Please try to attend all 5 Sessions: Mondays, September 22 and 29, October 13, 20, and 27. There is no cost to attend.

Please register before September 12 by calling Catholic Churches of Jim Thorpe at 570-325-2791. 

Mother of Divine Providence, King of Prussia

Fall Grief Support Group. Tuesdays, September 23 and 30, October 7, 14, 21, and 28. 

Contact Maureen at mbmask571@gmail.com for more information. 

Our Lady of Mercy/St. Anothony, Easton

Fall Bereavement Support Group held at Our Lady of Mercy, 132 South 5th St. Easton, PA 18042.

Thursdays for 6 weeks. September 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. The sessions will be from 1:30 pm - 3 pm. 

For registration, call the office of Our Lady of Mercy 610-252-7381.

Church of St. Patrick, Pottsville

The St. Patrick Bereavement Ministry sponsors grief support sessions to offer solace to those who are mourning the loss of a family member or friend. Our trained Ministers invite you to open your heart to God’s healing grace through conversation and prayer. Join others to share your experience, pray or just listen as we begin the healing journey.

The sessions take place at St. Patrick once weekly for a total of 6 weeks. Each session is one hour long. Check the bulletin for details with dates and times.