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Ministry of Consolation

- To become a trained minister of consolation or learn more about the ministry of consolation, contact:
  Juan Tinajero | 713-741-8711 | Email
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- Do you feel called to practice the work of Mercy of comforting the sad?
  
  The Office of Family Life invites you, leaders and volunteers that feel a call to serve and accompany people that are grieving the loss of loved ones in the light of Christ’s love. To participate in our upcoming Ministry of Consolation Training, a transformative, two-day intensive training designed to grow deeper in knowledge of the faith and equip you with tools, resources, and practical guidance to walk with others through their grief.
  
  Through this training, you will learn how to establish a parish-based comfort group to support those in need within your community. Together, we can share God’s healing presence and accompany others on their journey toward hope and peace.
  
  Language availability: English & Spanish
- 2026 Ministry of Consolation Facilitator Formation
  We are deeply grateful for the new facilitators who have completed their formation for the Ministry of Consolation. Their dedication and generous “yes” to serve reflect the compassionate heart of the Church.
  This moment is a beautiful reminder that the Church continues to walk alongside those who grieve, offering presence, listening, prayer, and the hope that flows from Christ.
  Through this ministry, men and women are prepared to accompany others in times of loss, helping them encounter healing, faith, and the gentle assurance that no suffering is wasted in the love of God.
  We congratulate each of our newly trained facilitators and thank them for becoming instruments of God’s mercy and consolation in our communities.
Upcoming events
- Ministry of Consolation Ministry Training
  
  Thursday, September 10, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  
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- Seasons of Hope is a unique grief support program for Catholics that focuses on the spiritual side of grieving the death of a loved one. It invites those who mourn to accompany one another and to meet Christ through scripture, prayer, reflection, and simple activities that offer comfort and help to foster healing and spiritual growth.
  
  Available at Ave Maria Press
  
  The New Day Journal is much more than a book: it is an itinerary of the soul that gently accompanies the grieving process, illuminating it through reflection, writing, and hope.
  Designed as a spiritual workbook, this journal guides step by step the person who is going through loss, helping them recognize the reality of the pain, express their emotions, and gradually open themselves to healing. Through personal exercises, profound questions, and writing spaces, it becomes a true companion along the way for both individual and group processes, reminding us that even in the midst of suffering, God continues to work quietly, leading every wound toward the fullness of His love.
  
  Available at Amazon
- English Support Groups Around the Archdiocese
- All Saints Catholic Church
  215 E 10th St, Houston, TX 77008
  Program: New Day Journal
  
  For more information, contact
  Guadalupe Padilla | 832.452.6568 | [email protected]
  
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- Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (Sealy, TX)
  608 Fifth St., Sealy, TX 77474
  Program: New Day Journal
  
  For more information, contact
  Helen Burchfield | 979.256.9938 | [email protected]
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- Queen of Peace Catholic Church
  3011 Telephone Rd, Houston, TX 77023
  Program: New Day Journal
  
  For more information, contact
  Gisela Ruth Garcia | 832-721-2244 | [email protected]
  
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- Sacred Heart Catholic Church (Conroe)
  109 N Frazier St, Conroe, TX 77301
  Program: New Day Journal
  
  For more information, contact
  Leo Schumacher | 281.639.5306 | [email protected]
  Diane Schumacher | 713.823.5573 | [email protected]
  Linda Galanos | 936.525.8738 | [email protected]
  
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- St. Anne Catholic Church
  2140 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77098
  Program: Seasons of Hope
  
  For more information, contact
  Mary Gottem | 646-647-0303 | [email protected]
  
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- St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church (Katy)
  5356 11th St, Katy, TX 77493
  Program: New Day Journal
  
  For more information, contact
  Maggie Dailey | 281-808-0213 | [email protected]
  
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- St. Bernadette Catholic Church
  15500 El Camino Real, Houston, TX 77062
  Program: Seasons of Hope
  
  For more information, contact
  Laura Breaux | 832.915.5643 | [email protected]
  Susan Smith | [email protected]
  Jeanette Valdez | [email protected]
  
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- St. Faustina Catholic Church (Fulshear)
  28102 FM 1093, Fulshear, TX 77441
  
  Program: New Day Journal
  
  For more information, contact
  Ralph Ambuehi | 346.773.3500 | [email protected]
  
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- St. Helen Catholic Church (Pearland)
  2209 Old Alvin Rd, Pearland, TX 77581
  
  Program: New Day Journal
  
  For more information, contact
  Julie Martinez | 281-485-5457 | [email protected]
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- St. Martha Catholic Church (Kingwood)
  4301 Woodridge Parkway, Porter, TX 77365
  Program: Seasons of Hope
  
  For more information, contact
  Linda Sarman | 713-741-3543 | [email protected]
  Ruth Williamson | 281-352-6196 | [email protected]
  
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- St. Michael the Archangel Church (Houston)
  1801 Sage Road, Houston, TX 77566
  
  Program: New Day Journal
  
  For more information, contact
  Mario Sanchez | 713-447-5907 | [email protected]
  
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- St. Michael the Archangel Church (Lake Jackson)
  100 Oak Dr S, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
  
  Program: New Day Journal
  
  For more information, contact
  John White | 979.236.5219
  
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