Bereavement Ministry

The John Paul II Center Bereavement Ministry offers the following programs and services:

Monthly Common Ground of Grief Presentation

Conducted by Patrick Dean and co-sponsored by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee Catholic Cemeteries. Held the 1st Tuesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 6:30-8:00 p.m. at San Camillo, 10200 W. Bluemound Road, Milwaukee. 

Monthly Common Ground of Grief Support Group

Conducted by Patrick Dean and co-sponsored by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee Catholic Cemeteries.  Held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month from 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at San Camillo, 10200 W. Bluemound Road, Milwaukee.

List of Grief Support Groups - List revised as of May 1, 2010

List of Grief Support Groups for Children - List revised as of May 1, 2010

Bereavement Ministry Resources produced by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee
Assistance is given to the parishes in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee interested in beginning or revitalizing Bereavement Ministry. Patrick Dean, Grief Counselor for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee Catholic Cemeteries, will meet with parish Bereavement Ministry Committees or others interested in this ministry. Contact Randy Nohl, Coordinator of the John Paul II Center at nohlr@archmil.org for further details about this service.

Bereavement Programs Offered by Other Organizations:

(While the John Paul II Center is not sponsoring these events or support groups, we have been asked to help publicize them.)

Grief Support Group - St. Paul the Apostle Parish, Racine

Horizon Grief Resource Center -- Spring 2010  Support Groups

Horizon Grief Resource Center -- Spring 2010 Activities and Workshops

Horizon Grief Resource Center -- Widow and Widowers Support Groups