NCMB and its Formation Committee are hosting a Retreat for Ministers of Consolation and all those whose minister to the bereaved. Please join us June 22-23, 2012, at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville, IL. Check-in night and welcome reception on June 21st. On site lodging and meals will be available. We are pleased to announce, Fr. Joe Nassal, CPPS, will be leading the retreat. A Missionary of the Precious Blood, he has been engaged in [...]
The NCMB Board of Trustees is sad to announce the death of our member and former board member, Barbara Elordi. Barbara was the Ministry of Consolation Coordinator for the Archdiocese of San Francisco. She served on NCMB’s Board for six years and was one of the authors of our Ministry of Consolation Manual. NCMB’s presence was known in the West because of Barbara, and she trained hundreds to carry on the work she dearly loved. We extend our sincere sympathy [...]
Dear NCMB Member: I am writing to thank you for your continued support of NCMB and our mission to bring God’s presence to our bereaved sisters and brothers through educational programs, our print resources, our website and trainings. Your prayers, financial support and personal effort to spread the good news of hope and healing through this ministry has allowed us to remain faithful to our mission: Called by the healing ministry of Jesus, the National Catholic Ministry to the Bereaved [...]
The NCMB Board of Trustees is seeking candidates for election to the Board of Trustees. Candidates should submit a 150-word biographical sketch plus a current resume, photo, and 3 contacts for reference and recommendation. Deadline for nominations is February 10, 2012. Candidates can be self-nominated or proposed by an NCMB member. Each candidate must be a member of the National Catholic Ministry to the Bereaved. Please submit nominations to the NCMB office: PO Box 16353, St. Louis, MO 63125. Fax [...]
