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An emotional wound such as a significant loss of any kind can affect every part of your being—body, mind, heart, and spirit. Although you may wish to withdraw from the world while you grieve, life and responsibilities often continue. Despite those responsibilities, it is important to care for yourself....

Ministry Members: Deacon Tony Cipriano- co-chair Mary A. Federico-co-chair Fr. Joseph Mozer, Fr. Patrick Chibuko, Deacon Tom Hines, Anne DiSanto, & Christina Sencaj

Grief is a life experience we all share whether it is the loss of a job, retirement, moving and leaving behind a special place, the loss of love during a divorce, adult children moving away, illness, miscarriage, or the death of a loved one. There are many kinds of losses....

Although one can experience various losses throughout a lifetime, the grief that accompanies this loss often follows a similar path. Grieving is a profound emotional lifelong process encompassing a complex mixture of emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations. Grief is lonely, but you are not alone....