Grief Ministry

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." 

At one point or another in our lives, all of us will need comforting in some way. We may be suffering the unexpected or expected loss of a spouse or other loved one, the sudden loss of a child, either born or unborn; unexplained or irreparable infertility; news of a terminal illness; or suffering from abuse. 

We hope some of these resources may be of assistance to you as you grieve, as well as to any parishes who may need supporting any grieving in your communities. For additional counselor resources, please contact Audrey Stubblefield. 

Printed materials

• Marian Medical Clinic sees women who are struggling with infertility, health, or recurrent miscarriages.

• Marian Medical Clinic atiende a mujeres que luchan contra la infertilidad, la salud y los abortos espontáneos recurrentes.

• Calvary Cemetery Infant Ministry

• Diocese of Tulsa Pastoral Toolkit for Miscarriage and Infant Loss

• Catholic Guide to Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss (also see Red Bird Ministries below)

• Holding Space for Joy: A Prayer Companion for Women Struggling with Infertility by Mary Bruno

• Grieving with the Help of Your Catholic Faith by Lorene Hanley Duquin

Online Resources

• Infertility - Diocesan Information

• Postpartum Support International

• Red Bird Ministries  

• Healing After Abortion - Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma

• Healing From Abuse - Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma 

• Tristesse Grief Center

• GriefShare (Grief recovery groups in the Tulsa area)

• M.E.N.D. (Mommies Enduring Neonatal Death)

• EMDR International Association (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing)