Pieta is an ongoing support group for bereaved parents. Anyone who has experienced the death of a child is welcome to join us. This group provides a safe place for parents to come and share their pain and loss with other bereaved parents in a non-judgmental atmosphere. No matter how long it has been, or the age when one has to bury a son or daughter, the loss is profound and brings about significant changes in family life. We welcome parents of any faith to join us. Topics will cover all aspects of grieving.

Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 pm
at St. George Church, 40 Brattle St. Worcester MA.


Annual Mass to Honor and Remember our Children
Watch for the 2018 date - 7:00 Pm at
St George Church 40 Brattle St. Worcester, Ma.
 
Each December the Pieta Support Group sponsors an annual Mass to honor and remember all of our children. This is a special time to come together with family and friends in remembrance of our children. Refreshments will be served following the Mass.  Any families from any parish or denomination who have lost a child are welcome to attend.  
 

 

In 1985 Fr. "Bill" Wolkovich, of the Boston Archdiocese, realized that there were many deaths of young people in the Hudson-Marlborough area. At this time, he was the spiritual advisor of a group of bereaved parents in Norwood called the "Pieta". This name was taken from Michaelangelo's famous sculpture of Mary holding her son Jesus in her arms. A Pieta group was started in Hudson and has been facilitated by Catherine Russell since that time. Two members of the Hudson group decided that it was necessary to have a Pietagroup in the Worcester area. In 2008, the Worcester Pietà  group was formed. The monthly meetings are facilitated by the Core Members.                                                                    Be sure to visit our Mary garden!