Catholic Resources
- Grief & HOPE Support Group, Holy Family Catholic Church, Hillsborough – Ongoing monthly grief support for adults grieving the loss of a loved one. Meeting on second Tuesdays from 6-7 p.m. Contact cynthia@hfcch.org.
- Seasons of Hope, Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral, Raleigh – 6-week program, which offers the grieving person an opportunity to find healing and spiritual growth with the support of a faith community. Meets on the Sacred Heart Campus at St. Monica Center (121 N Tarboro St, Raleigh, NC 27610). Contact Sister Colleen to confirm dates and times: respectlife@hnojnc.org.
- Seasons of Hope, St. Eugene Catholic Church, Wendell – A six-week series that meets on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Contact the parish office to confirm the day and time: (919) 365-71146.
- St. Mark, Wilmington offers grief support throughout the year. “Grieving with Hope” is a Catholic based program that meets bi-weekly on Wednesday evening. For exact dates and details, contact deacon.jolly@stmarkcc.net, or call 910-297-4875.
- Seasons of Hope, St. Thomas More, Chapel Hill – Grief group support consisting of 6 sessions occurring 2-3 times per year
- Sacred Heart Bereavement Ministry, Fayetteville* – 6-week grief support program and luncheons every 2-3 months
- St. Raphael Grief Support Group, Raleigh* – Bereavement support with guest speakers and monthly social luncheons; contact Connie Reynolds, 410-903-2677.
- Coffee and Conversation Grief Support, St. Andrew Catholic Church, Apex – A blend of sharing, social time, and topics in grief, this group provides a safe and encouraging place to receive support from others who know what it is like to lose someone you love. Contact grief@saintandrew.org.
- St. Patrick Catholic Church Grief Support, Fayetteville – Grief support from 13 week video series
- Grief Group, Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi, Raleigh - 7 week program using the handbook “A New Day” to facilitate discussion
- St. Michael the Archangel, Cary – 8-week grief support program offered 2 times a year.
- Eternal Rest - Four 30-minute episodes address large-scale questions about death from a Catholic perspective. The series takes viewers on a journey from death’s origin to Christ’s final victory at the Cross and Resurrection.
Additional Resources
- Transitions Grief Care, Raleigh* – provides short term counseling for children and adults, support groups, children’s programs, and special events
- Growing Thru Grief, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Piedmont – provides in-person general grief group support
- Shore Grief Center, North Raleigh United Methodist Church, Youngsville Baptist Church, Tar River – provides free peer-based grief support for adults and children
The information on the Pastoral Care web pages is designed to serve as a referral resource for pastors and ministry leaders in Eastern NC. The diocesan Pastoral Care web pages represent Catholic, Christian and, on occasion, secular organizations that provide support services and resources for individuals and families. Please note that the diocese does not oversee and is not responsible for the activity of these services and organizations. Resources with *(asterisk) can accommodate Spanish language; advance notice requested.