Grief support resources throughout the Archdiocese of Milwaukee offer companionship, understanding and opportunities for healing as individuals and families navigate loss and life’s difficult transitions.
The following directory includes parish-based and community programs listed by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Some meet regularly, while others offer sessions at designated times of the year. Readers are encouraged to contact the organization before attending to confirm meeting dates, times and registration requirements.
FOND DU LAC COUNTY
Holy Family Parish — GriefShare
271 Fourth Street Way, Fond du Lac
A group offering support and understanding following the death of a loved one.
Contact: Mary Denzin, 920-579-2788.
SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital — Grief Support Group
430 E. Division St., Fond du Lac
Tuesdays, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Contact: 920-926-4221.
KENOSHA COUNTY
Piasecki-Althaus Family Services Center — Grief Support Group
2002 52nd St., Kenosha
First and third Saturdays, 9-11 a.m.
Contact: Judy Francois, 262-654-0937.
Piasecki-Althaus Family Services Center — Survivors of Suicide Support Group
2002 52nd St., Kenosha
First and third Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m.
Contact: Debbie Rueber, 262-605-6722.
St. Alphonsus Bereavement Committee — Grief Is Love Remembering
Two meeting locations:
St. John the Evangelist, 701 N. Lake Ave., Twin Lakes — Last Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m.
St. Alphonsus School, 6301 344th Ave., New Munster — Last Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m.
Contact: Julie Seegers, 262-537-8087.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY
Blessed Sacrament Parish — Bereavement Group
3100 S. 41st St., Milwaukee
Fourth Wednesdays, 6 p.m.
Contact: Deacon Paul Klingseisen, 414-649-4720.
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish — Walking Through Grief Together
3722 S. 58th St., Milwaukee
First and third Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Support for adults experiencing grief from death or other losses. Open to parishioners and nonparishioners.
Contact: 414-545-4316.
St. Alphonsus Parish — Bereavement Group
5960 W. Loomis Road, Greendale
First and third Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m.
Contact: Kathy Knutel, 414-899-1628.
St. James Parish — Hope in Mourning
7219 S. 27th St., Franklin
Twice monthly on Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m.
Contact: Steve Fluur, 414-761-0480, ext. 113.
St. Margaret Mary Parish — GriefShare
3970 N. 92nd St., Milwaukee
A structured program for those grieving the death of a loved one. Registration requested.
Contact: Terry Cheski, 414-233-9773.
Widows of Prayer
Sacred Heart at Monastery Lake, 7350 S. Lovers Lane Road, Franklin
Wednesdays; contact for meeting times.
A Catholic apostolate offering prayer, fellowship and mutual support for widows.
Contact: Teri Erdelt, 414-265-6298.
OZAUKEE COUNTY
Lumen Christi Parish — Kindred Spirits
2750 W. Mequon Road, Mequon
Monthly, generally the second Wednesday or Thursday, 6:30 p.m.
Contact: Tim Bigonia, tim@bigoniacreative.com.
RACINE COUNTY
St. Leo the Great Parish — Bereavement Support Ministry
St. Lucy Church, 3101 Drexel Ave., Racine
Third Mondays, 5:30 p.m.
A walk-in group for those grieving the loss of a family member.
Contact: 262-554-1801.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Holy Angels Parish — GriefShare
138 N. Eighth Ave., West Bend
A structured grief support program. Registration requested.
Contact: Marie Joers, 262-353-3181.
St. Frances Cabrini Parish — Grief Support Group
1025 S. Seventh Ave., West Bend
Meets periodically for sharing, prayer, reflection and support.
Contact: 262-338-2366.
St. Gabriel Parish — GriefShare
1200 St. Gabriel Way, Hubertus
A faith-based grief support program offering prayer and fellowship. Registration requested.
Contact: Dave Retseck, 262-628-1141, ext. 223.
Washington County Separated, Divorced and Widowed Men and Women
Kettle Moraine YMCA, 1111 W. Washington Ave., West Bend
Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Christian fellowship and support through discussion, speakers and activities.
Contact: Mary Ciocarelli, 262-334-3766.
WAUKESHA COUNTY
Corpus Christi Parish — GriefShare
St. John Neumann Church, 2400 Les Paul Parkway, Waukesha
A structured grief support program for those mourning a death.
Contact: Deacon Jerry Campbell, 262-422-1180.
Holy Apostles Parish — Companions on the Journey
3875 S. 159th St., New Berlin
Second Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Contact: Ruthann Castelaz, 414-405-4564, or Michelle Ray, 414-333-0330.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish — Companions on the Journey
12700 W. Howard Ave., New Berlin
Second Wednesdays, 12:45-3 p.m.
Contact: Rita Capriolo, 262-782-6341.
Queen of Apostles Parish — A Journey Shared
N35W23360 Capitol Drive, Pewaukee
Thursdays, 10 a.m.
Contact: Gayle Dragotta, 414-429-0212, or Pat Monfre, 501-574-8094.
St. James Parish — GriefShare
830 E. Veterans Way, Mukwonago
A faith-based support program for those grieving the death of a loved one.
Contact: Renee Hitt, 262-363-7615, ext. 125.
St. Anthony and St. Mary Parishes — Adult Grief Support Group
St. Anthony Parish, N74W13604 Appleton Ave., Menomonee Falls
Third Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Contact: 262-251-0220.
St. Charles Parish — Grief Support Group
313 Circle Drive, Hartland
Five-week sessions offered in spring and fall.
Contact: Maria Notch, 262-367-0800.
St. Dominic Parish — GriefShare
18255 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield
A structured grief support program. Registration requested.
Contact: Mary Lestina, 262-781-3480, ext. 228.
St. Paul Parish — Bereavement Support Sessions
S38W31602 Wern Way, Genesee Depot
Seasonal support sessions, generally in late November or early December.
Contact: 262-968-3865.
St. Bruno Parish — Lake Country Bereavement Support Group
226 W. Ottawa Ave., Dousman
A spiritually based support program drawing on Alan Wolfelt’s “Understanding Your Grief.”
Contact: Sandy Mayernick, 262-968-4422, or Pam Weiss, 715-223-5523.
Healing Hearts of Southeast Wisconsin
121 Wisconsin Ave., Waukesha
Free peer support groups for children, youth and families grieving losses related to death, divorce, addiction and other life circumstances.
Contact: 262-751-0874.
