Red Bird Ministries
https://www.redbird.love/
This non-profit, pro-life, and pro-family Catholic grief support ministry serves ordinary families who have been given an extraordinary cross to carry. The organization recognizes the critical role of the Sacraments in the healing process, and guides individuals and couples through the complexity and trauma that happens with the loss of a child from pregnancy through adulthood. 
 
Behold Your Child
https://dbqarch.org/beholdyourchild
Behold Your Child ministry provides hope and healing for parents and families who have experienced a life-limiting prenatal diagnosis, miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death (whether recently or years ago). The web page listed above offers helpful information, resources, articles, and prayerful reflections for those who have been affected by the loss of a child. Training is also available for those interested in Behold Your Child parish ministry. Contact Matt Selby at [email protected] to learn more.

NOURISH is a faith-based program provided to churches and healthcare/community-based organizations to support the practical, emotional and spiritual needs of family caregivers.

Caring for the Caregiver: Virtually every one of us will care for a loved one at some point in our life. Though rewarding, it is not always easy. The Nourish for Caregivers ministry understands that family caregivers need somewhere to turn to for information, support in their faith and personal connection during the caregiver journey. Each Nourish gathering provides practical approaches, tools and resources to help navigate these times with a Christ-centered view. 

Click here to subscribe to the monthly Nourish for Caregivers e-newsletter. 

Nourish For Caregivers offers weekly virtual support groups through the “House Calls” ministry.  Caregivers may participate via land line, cell phone, or through the use of a computer/tablet device. Each session will last approximately one hour depending upon the  number of participants.
         - Weekly Mornings: Every Tuesday at 10am CT   Register 
          - Monthly Evenings: 2nd & 4th Thursday at 7 pm CT   Register 

Diocesan Support Group Meetings: 
Third Thursday of the month at 1 pm at Our Lady of Victory Church, Davenport  
 Topics for discussion include: roles and communication, coping with stress, planning and   support, safety, quality of life and more!

 For more information call 563-676-9745 or contact Marianne Agnoli

The Divorced Catholic's Guide to Parenting

 

Author, speaker, clinical psychologist, and a child of divorce herself, Lynn Cassella-Kapusinski, outlines her new book  discussing  the challenges faced by parents and how faith and Catholic teachings can bring peace and joy out of a difficult situation.
 

Webcast Link of May 6th Recording Now Available

Click Here

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Surviving Divorce: Hope and Healing for Catholic Families:  


Are you divorced or separated and looking for real healing? Surviving Divorce is an 11 or 12 week facilitated small goup Catholic conversation offering a process of healing, hope and support. See the listing below for group locations and start dates. 

Iowa City  -The cost is $20 for materials. Contact Stephanie Zeising at [email protected]gmail.com or 319-530-5487 -
Brochure      Flyer

Muscatine - Contact Sr. Cheryl Demmer - [email protected] or 563-263-3848  
Next Session - TBA

Additional Support Resouces Found HERE