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.

2017 MEETING DATES
February 13; March 13; April 10; May 8; June 12; July 10; August 14;  September 11; October 9; November 13; December 11.

 

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!