Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception
A Pastorate of the Diocese-of-Lafayette-in-Indiana

Lafayette, IN

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Bereavement Ministry

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- Dr. Anne Roat
  
  Director of Evangelization
  
  (765) 607-4842
  
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At some point in our lives, we all experience the death of a loved family member or friend. In those times we grieve. Grieving is an individual experience—unique to each of us.
The St. Mary’s Bereavement Ministry formed years ago to support our parish community during those times and to remind the grieving person that they aren’t alone. Members of the ministry can’t walk in the grieving person’s shoes but we can walk with them.
The bereavement ministry endeavors to address areas of spiritual, pastoral, personal, and other needs of grieving family members in our parish following the death of a loved one. The ministry could use you as we move into the coming years.

“Why am I involved? Those who have experienced the death of a loved one know that we cannot change that fact. My whole purpose with this ministry is to help the grieving family know that they are part of a larger community that understands and respects their feelings…that they are not alone. Do you see yourself helping do the same?” - Art Taylor

Please contact Art Taylor or Dr. Anne Roat if you have any questions.
2021 Calendar of Events

March 18, 2021 - Memorial Mass for deceased members of the pastorate and their families.
St. Mary Cathedral
May 10, 2021 - Committee Meeting - St. Ann Memorial Hall 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
May 31, 2021 - Memorial Day Mass at St. Mary Cemetery

June 14, 2021 - Committee Meeting - St. Ann Memorial Hall 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
July 13, 2021 - Grieving with Great Hope facilitator orientation
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM in Bishops' Memorial Hall

August 3, 2021 - Grieving with Great Hope 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM in Bishops' Memorial Hall
August 10, 2021- Grieving with Great Hope 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM in Bishops' Memorial Hall
August 17, 2021 - Grieving with Great Hope 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM in Bishops' Memorial Hall
August 24, 2021 - Grieving with Great Hope 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM in Bishops' Memorial Hall
August 31, 2021 - Grieving with Great Hope 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM in Bishops' Memorial Hall

September 13, 2021 -Committee Meeting - St. Ann Memorial Hall 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
September 21, 2021 - Special speaker - TBD 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM in Bishops' Memorial Hall

October 11, 2021- Committee Meeting - St. Ann Memorial Hall 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
October 12, 2021 - Special speaker - TBD 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM in Bishops' Memorial Hall

November 2, 2021 - Mass of Remembrance - St. Mary Cathedral
November 15, 2021 - Committee Meeting - St. Ann Memorial Hall 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM