Ministry of Consolation:
Bishop Richard initiated a new Ministry late last year, and requested volunteers from the various Parishes in the Diocese, with the help of his Marriage and Family Advisers, to come forward for this Training Course – the new Deacon Simon South for this area who was also working for the Bishop in the Marriage and Family Adviser capacity, has been running this course in conjunction with The Bishop who employed Kathy Quint , a Professional Counsellor and Therapist, who was brought in to run this course – she is a Christian, and she writes many papers and courses for various large organisations. She also sometimes runs a course herself – which she did for our Diocese.
Bishop Richard writes –
‘If you have been affected by the loss of a family member or close friend and would like someone to talk with or to jut listen, please speak to your Parish Priest who can put you in touch with one of our Bereavement Supporters.
We have people within our Parish who have been trained to support you through your bereavement journey either in person or via the telephone. This support is free of charge as a Ministry of Consolation in the name of Our Lord who comforts us all in our sadness.’
Our local Ministry of Consolation person is Sue Longridge, and she is happy to speak to anyone who needs just that person to listen, without any judgement, to anyone who is experiencing any difficulties. Please feel free to call her on 07921 152444.