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Miscarriage Ministry and Resources
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Red Bird Ministries is an organization that upholds those carrying the cross of miscarriage and infant loss. Through accompaniment and compassionate care, Red Bird Ministries guides individuals and couples through the complexity and trauma that happens with the loss of a child from pregnancy through adulthood. If you are interested in reaching out, we encourage you to explore the support that Red Bird Ministries offers.
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A comprehensive guide to caring for your body, mind, and spirit before, during, and after miscarriage.A virtual retreat for grieving mothers to experience hope, healing, and fellowship.At the news of a miscarriage, parents can feel overwhelmed and left without clear guidance. This compassionate and informative handbook allows parents to honor their precious baby with dignity.This Catholic grief support app and community provides solace and resources for families of child loss, such as: family support offerings, prayer plans, webinars, retreats etc.
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Schedule a Comfort Call: Schedule a call to share your story, explore resources, ask questions, or pray together.Spiritual Direction: Receive spiritual guidance to walk through the complexity of the spiritual life and work through the obstacles that grief tends to create.Mass of RemembranceA Mass of Remembrance for miscarried and stillborn infants can be hosted by local parishes so that
families who have experienced this loss can gather to pray together. To receive resources for
hosting a Mass of Remembrance, please email us.Burial Options"Eternal rest grant unto them, oh Lord."Within the Archdiocese of New York, many Catholic cemeteries have designated places for the burial of infants lost through miscarriage, which are often referred to as “Guardian Angel” plots or shrines. These places offer a resting place of reverence and dignity. We encourage you visit our website to view a listing of these cemeteries.
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Behold Visio DivinaBehold is a program specifically designed to teach women how to pray through Visio Divina. Visio Divina allows God to change one’s life by listening to Him and encountering Him through art.Grieving with Hope: Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss is a special companion to accompany mothers through processing the loss of a child, in particular, loss by miscarriage or stillbirth.Co-Authored by Katie Weiss, Founder of Behold, and Margalita Poletunow, LPC, LMHC (a miscarriage and infant loss therapist), this book includes reflections, visio divina, and additional resources. It also includes witness stories by three women who have experienced loss in various forms. This companion seeks to provide the opportunity for you or a loved one to feel seen, known, and loved in the midst of child loss.The Respect Life Office has complementary copies available for mothers of miscarriage. Please email [email protected] to request one.
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Additional Ministries & ResourcesThe Respect Life Office website includes information about additional ministries and resources. Know of our prayers for you as you engage this journey of healing.
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