Divorce / Grief Support
If you are separated, divorced, or widowed, the Church is here for you. Below are links to ministries dedicated to helping those going through these painful times.
Below are programs that can help.
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Bereavement Ministry - Burleson |
The mission of the Bereavement Ministry at St Ann Parish in Burleson is to offer comfort and consolation to those who have lost loved ones, and those who are homebound from illness by preparing and serving a meal. |
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Bereavement Ministry - Denton |
The Bereavement Ministry at Immaculate Conception Parish in Denton meets on the 4th Thursday of each month (7:00 - 8:30 PM) in the office conference room. This ministry offers support for anyone who has lost a loved one. |
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Bereavement Ministry - Fort Worth
817-737-6768, ext. 102 |
Offers support to those who are dealing with the loss of loved one at Holy Family Parish in Fort Worth. |
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Catholic Divorce Ministry |
Catholic Divorce Ministry - since 1974 - provides support and advocacy while addressing the religious, emotional, financial, and parenting challenges of divorce and remarriage. |
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Divorced & Separated Ministry
817-737-6768, ext. 102 |
Divorced & Separated Ministry is a seven week support group gathering is offered in the Fall and Spring at Holy Family Parish in Fort Worth. |
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GriefShare - Arlington |
Welcome to the GreifShare Support Group at St Joseph Parish in Arlington. All are welcome. This is a caring, supportive space for those who have experienced the heartbreak of losing a loved one—whether family or friend. You don’t have to walk this journey alone. |
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GriefShare - Carrollton
972-492-3237, ext. 114 |
Welcome to the GreifShare Support Group at St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Carrollton. All are welcome. This is a caring, supportive space for those who have experienced the heartbreak of losing a loved one—whether family or friend. You don’t have to walk this journey alone. |
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Grief Group |
If you are dealing with the loss of a loved one, know that you are not alone. In mid-January and mid-August those who have lossed a loved one can meet, share, talk, and listen with those who understand and care. They meet for nine weekly sessions on Tuesday nights. A ministry at St Vincent De Paul Parish in Arlington. |
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Grief Ministry |
The Grief Ministry at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Grapevine offers the bereaved a safe, confidential place to find solace in their grief and comfort in sharing with others. Those who are dealing with grief experience healing knowing that others are experiencing similar feelings and can guide them down a productive path of hopefulness. |
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Grieving with Great Hope |
A 6-week Catholic bereavement program offered twice a year on Tuesdays in April and October at St. Philip the Apostle Parish in Flower Mound. |
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Monthly Support Group |
Open to anyone who has lost a loved one. Join us in the Parish Hall on the 2nd Friday of the month after the 9:00 AM Mass at St. Philip the Apostle Parish in Flower Mound. |
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Nueva Vida |
This group meets bi-weekly and provides spiritual and emotional support for Divorced, Separated, and Widows/Widowers at All Saints Parish in Fort Worth. |
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Stephen Ministry - Arlington |
Everyone goes through difficult times. Having someone to care, to listen and to share God's love can help you get through the confusion, stress, or loneliness that you may be experiencing. Stephen Ministry can help. Consider contacting our ministry at St Vincent De Paul Parish in Arlington. |
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Stephen Ministry - Burleson |
There is no need to struggle alone. Everyone goes through difficult times. Having someone to care, to listen, to share God’s love with you can help you get through the confusion, stress, or loneliness you be experiencing. God does not intend for you to struggle alone. Consider allow a Stephen Minister to walk with you on your journey to wholeness. A Ministry at St Ann Parish in Burleson. |
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Stephen Ministry - Colleyville |
Stephen Ministers are trained lay caregivers who provide emotional and spiritual suppot to people going through difficult times in life, providing hope and healing during their pain. A ministry at Good Shepherd Catholic Community in Colleyville. |
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Stephen Ministry - Prosper |
Stephen Ministers are non-professional volunteers who receive special training to provide no cost, one-on-one Christian care to people in our parish and community who are experiencing grief, loneliness, divorce, hospitalization, disability, job loss, and many other life difficulties. A ministry at St. Martin De Porres Parish in Prosper. |
Marriage Annulment
Marriage annulment is a process by which a marriage is declared null and void, as if it never existed sacramentally. It is a solemn declaration that the marital union lacked certain essential elements required for a valid marriage.
Contacts:

Jason Whitehead, MA
Director of Evangelization and Catechesis
Director of St. Junipero Serra Institute
Director of Marriage and Family Life
817-945-9350

Monica Martinez
Administrative Assistant
817-945-9354
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