Bereavement & Grief

Let nothing trouble you, let nothing frighten you. All things are passing; God never changes. Patience obtains all things. He who possesses God lacks nothing; He who possesses God lacks nothing; God alone suffices. - St. Teresa of Avila

Grief is a process that each person experiences uniquely in his or her own way. There is no doubt that grief comes with pain, a pain that varies in different degrees for each person. Emotions vary as well.

The most common reactions to the death of a loved one are: shock, denial, anger, guilt, sadness, and finally acceptance. These may be felt in sequence or all at once. Parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Portland provide bereavement and grief support ministries.

 Contact your local parish for additional information.