Milwaukee County
Parish-Based Groups
Bereavement Group
Blessed Sacrament Parish | 3100 S 41st St, Milwaukee WI 53215-4027
Fourth Wednesday of the Month | 6:00 pm | Rectory Lower Level
Experiencing loss, especially the loss of a loved one, is the most difficult time in our lives. Knowing what to expect as we grieve the loss and how to continue our journey toward healing will help us. Parish membership is not required. For more information, contact Deacon Paul Klingseisen at 414-649-4720 or parish@blessedsacramentmke.org.
Grief Support Group
Old Saint Mary Parish | 835 N Milwaukee St, Milwaukee WI 53202-3605
Tuesdays | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Old Saint Mary's Parish Office
Begins: August 27, 2024 and Ends: November 5, 2024 (No Session September 10, 2024)
Cost: $20.00 Scholarships available
Pre-registration is required.
Grief is a difficult journey, and it can feel like you’re walking alone in the dark without a flashlight. It’s easy to wonder if you’re moving forward or simply wandering in circles, but joining a grief support group can lead you in the right direction.
For more information or to register, contact Terri Balash, Director of Pastoral Care, at 414-469-6173 or tbalash@ffpmke.org.
Walking Through Grief Together
Our Lady of Lourdes | 3722 S 58th St, Milwaukee WI 53220-2053
First & Third Saturdays of the Month | 11:00 am – 12:15 pm | Room 3
Walking Through Grief Together is a support group is for adults experiencing grief after the loss of a loved one due to death and/or any kind of loss. The group provides a safe and confidential setting for sharing and finding support with others who are also experiencing loss whether the loss is within the last few weeks, months, a year or a few years ago. Give yourself permission to share your pain and explore healing with others. Experienced group leaders offer knowledge and guidance and will facilitate group discussion to help participants work and heal through their grief journey. This group is for church members and non-members.
For more information, contact the Parish Office at 414-545-4316 or office@ololmke.org.
Bereavement Group
St. Alphonsus Parish | 5960 W Loomis Rd, Greendale WI 53129-1824
First & Third Thursdays of the Month | 10:00 am – 11:30 am | Parish Ministry Center
A grief support group, with a Christian focus, for adults who have lost a loved one. Open to ongoing participation and all are welcome. For more information contact Kathy Knutel at 414-899-1628 or e-mail kmknutel@yahoo.com.
Hope in Mourning Support Group
St. James Parish | 7219 S 27th St, Franklin WI 53132-9469
Twice a Month on Wednesdays | 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm | Parish Center Room 4
This is an ongoing support group for parishioners and guests experiencing the loss of a loved one. For more information or to register, contact Steve Fluur at 414-761-0480, x113 or sfluur@stjames-franklin.org.
GriefShare Grief Support Group
St. Margaret Mary Parish | 3970 N 92nd St, Milwaukee WI 53222-2506
Second & Fourth Wednesdays of the Month | 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm | Sampon Hall (Lower Level of the Church)
Begins: January 10, 2024 and Ends: July 24, 2024 (Closing Celebration for Current Members)
Cost: $20.00 (includes workbook) Scholarships available
Pre-registration is requested.
At some point, we all face the death of a loved one. Anyone grieving a death is invited to join. The group will accompany you with care, support, and understanding. For more information or to register, contact Terry Cheski at 414-233-9773 or terry.griefshare@gmail.com.
Washington County
Parish-Based Groups
GriefShare Grief Support Group
Holy Angels | 138 N 8th Ave, West Bend WI 53095-3201
Tuesdays | 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Parish Office (North of the Church off 8th Ave)
Begins: September 17, 2024 and Ends: December 10, 2024
Cost: $25.00 (includes workbook) Scholarships available
Pre-registration is requested.
For more information or to register, contact Marie Joers at 262-353-3181 or mariejoers@live.com.
Surviving the Holidays
Holy Angels | 138 N 8th Ave, West Bend WI 53095-3201
Saturday November 9 | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm | Parish Hall (Lower Level of the Church)
Cost: $0.00 (includes participant guide)
Pre-registration is requested.
For more information or to register, contact Marie Joers at 262-353-3181 or mariejoers@live.com.
Loss of a Spouse
Holy Angels | 138 N 8th Ave, West Bend WI 53095-3201
Saturday November 9 | 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm | Parish Hall (Lower Level of the Church)
Cost: $0.00 (includes participant guide)
Pre-registration is requested.
For more information or to register, contact Marie Joers at 262-353-3181 or mariejoers@live.com.
Grief Support Group – Sharing, Prayer, Reflection, Resources
St. Frances Cabrini | 1025 S 7th Ave, West Bend, WI 53095-4652
A grief support group that occasionally meets. For more information and to register, contact the Parish Office at 262-338-2366.
Surviving the Holidays
St. Gabriel Parish | 1200 Saint Gabriel Way, Hubertus WI 53033-9492
Tuesday, October 8 | 9:00 am – 11:00 am | Parish Meeting Room (Enter the church through the side doors of the front entrance)
Cost: $0.00 (includes survival guide)
Pre-registration is requested.
For more information or to register, contact Dave Retseck at 262-628-1141, x223 or dave.retseck@stgabrielhubertus.org.
Surviving the Holidays
St. Gabriel Parish | 1200 Saint Gabriel Way, Hubertus WI 53033-9492
Thursday, October 17 | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm | Parish Meeting Room (Enter the church through the side doors of the front entrance)
Cost: $0.00 (includes survival guide)
Pre-registration is requested.
For more information or to register, contact Dave Retseck at 262-628-1141, x223 or dave.retseck@stgabrielhubertus.org.
Surviving the Holidays
St. Gabriel Parish | 1200 Saint Gabriel Way, Hubertus WI 53033-9492
Thursday, November 21 | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm | Parish Meeting Room (Enter the church through the side doors of the front entrance)
Cost: $0.00 (includes survival guide)
Pre-registration is requested.
For more information or to register, contact Dave Retseck at 262-628-1141, x223 or dave.retseck@stgabrielhubertus.org.
Surviving the Holidays
St. Gabriel Parish | 1200 Saint Gabriel Way, Hubertus WI 53033-9492
Tuesday, December 3 | 9:00 am – 11:00 am | Parish Meeting Room (Enter the church through the side doors of the front entrance)
Cost: $0.00 (includes survival guide)
Pre-registration is requested.
For more information or to register, contact Dave Retseck at 262-628-1141, x223 or dave.retseck@stgabrielhubertus.org.
Community-Based Groups
Washington County Separated, Divorced, and Widowed Men and Women
Kettle Moraine YMCA | 1111 W Washington Ave, West Bend, WI 53095-2433
Mondays | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm and Mondays w/ Potluck Meeting | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
A support community that provides a means to share ideas, concerns, support, love, and fellowship from a Christian perspective. They have guest speakers, panel discussions, small group sharing, and other activities. For more information about the group, contact one of the Board Members: President: Fred Chlupp 262-629-9019, Vice President: Mary Ciocarelli 262-334-3766, Treasurer: Keith Yahn 262-844-4671, Programs: Leroy Bauer at 262-338-0470 / bauerlroy@gmail.com, Board Member: Jackie Sneen 262-339-1220.
Schedule of Activities: July - September 2024 October - December 2024
Waukesha County
Parish-Based Groups
GriefShare Grief Support Group
Catholic Community of Waukesha - St. William Parish | 440 N Moreland Blvd, Waukesha WI 53188-3302
Meetings held at St. John Neumann Parish | 2400 Les Paul Pkwy, Waukesha WI 53189-6323
Tuesdays | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Neumann Hall (Located in the church's main gathering space)
Begins: September 10, 2024 and Ends: December 17, 2024 (No Session November 26, 2024)
Cost: Free
At some point, we all face the death of a loved one. Anyone grieving a death is invited to join. The group will accompany you with care, support, and understanding.
There will be an Orientation Session on September 10, 2024 in Neumann Hall at St. John Neumann Parish at 6:00PM. This is an opportunity to see how GriefShare works, pickup workbooks, and meet the team members and other participants.
For more information, contact Janet Yahnke at 262-922-9285 or jyahnke@ccwauk.org.
Companions on the Journey
Holy Apostles Parish | 3875 S 159th St, New Berlin, WI 53151-5060
Second Monday of Each Month | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Holy Apostles Welcome Center
For more information, contact Ruthann Castelaz at 414-405-4564 or Michelle Ray at 414-333-0330.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | 12700 W Howard Ave, New Berlin WI 53151-6104
Second Wednesday of Each Month | 12:45 pm – 3:00 pm | John/Luke Room of Sippel Hall
For more information, contact Rita Capriolo at 262-782-6341.
Holy Apostles and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parishes collaborate to offer Companions on the Journey grief support groups for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Both groups offer an opportunity for bereaved people to share their stories of grief in a safe and supportive environment while growing in their understanding of the grieving process. Two trained volunteers share the facilitation of each group meeting.
A Journey Shared
Queen of Apostles Parish | N35W23360 Capitol Dr, Pewaukee, WI 53072-2616
Thursdays | 10:00 am
An informal grief support group that meets to offer care, support, and understanding for anyone grieving a loss. The group offers companionship, a helping hand, and a safe place to tell stories and share the walk along the path toward healing. For more information or to register, contact Gayle Dragotta at 414-429-0212 or Pat Monfre at 501-574-8094.
Adult Grief Support Group
St. Anthony Parish | N74W13604 Appleton Ave., Menomonee Falls, WI 53051-4428
Collaborates w/ St. Mary Parish – Menomonee Falls
Third Wednesday of Each Month | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | St. Anthony Parish in the St. Therese Formation Center
St. Anthony and St. Mary Parishes offer this Grief Support Group. For more information, contact the Parish Office at 262-251-0220.
Lake Country Bereavement Support Group
St. Bruno Parish | 226 W Ottawa Ave, Dousman, WI 53118-9333
Tuesdays | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm | Gathering Place
Begins June 4, 2024, and Ends July 30, 2024 (No Session July 2, 2024)
An eight-week, spiritually based support group seminar that focuses on grief topics. Presentation taken from Alan Wolfelt's book "Understanding Your Grief: Ten Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope and Healing Your Heart." The group is sponsored by the St. Bruno Circle of Life Ministry. For more information or to register, contact Peggy Knepprath 262-424-4567, or Sandy Mayernick 262-968-4422 or Pam Weiss 715-223-5523.
GriefShare Grief Support Group
St. Dominic Parish | 18255 W Capitol Dr, Brookfield WI 53045-1423
Mondays | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | St. Dominic Marcy Center # 3 (Lower Level of the Church)
Begins: June 24, 2024 and Ends: October 7, 2024
Cost: $20.00 (includes workbook) Scholarships Available
Pre-registration is requested.
You are invited to begin the journey of healing by participating in the GriefShare process offered over a period of 13 weeks. The bereavement ministry at St. Dominic is happy to journey with you as you continue to grieve the loss of your loved one. Join them for this amazing process. May Jesus, the Divine Healer, continue to give you strength and courage, peace and consolation. For more information or to register, contact Mary Lestina at 262-781-3480, x225 or mary.lestina@stdominic.net.
Sharing Your Grief, Easing Your Loss
St. Leonard Parish | W173S7743 Westwood Dr, Muskego, WI 53150-9160
A monthly informal grief support group with topics of interest and open discussion on where participants are at that point in their grief journey, whether they are grieving a recent loss, or after many months or years. For more information, contact Bridget Klawitter at 262-679-1773 or e-mail bridget.klawitter@stleonards.org.
Bereavement Support Sessions
St. Paul Parish | S38W31602 Wern Way, Waukesha, WI 53189-9430
Mailing Address: PO Box 95, Genesee Depot, WI 53127-0095
A grief support group that meets only in late November/early December to nourish you, pamper you, and empower you, in a loving environment. For more information, contact the Parish Office at 262-968-3865 or via e-mail at office@stpaulgenesee.net.
Community-Based Groups
Healing Hearts of Southeast Wisconsin
Healing Hearts of Southeast Wisconsin | 121 Wisconsin Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186-4924
A community-based organization whose mission is to serve and support grieving children and their families. Free, local peer groups welcome children, youth, and families who grieve loss due to death, divorce, addiction, incarceration, immigration, or military deployment. For more information about available groups, contact Healing Hearts at 262-751-0874 or e-mail info.hhwc@gmail.com.