St. Mary Magdalene was present at the crucifixion and was the first of Jesus' disciples to see Him after His Resurrection from the dead.
We, as the disciples of Christ, provide a ministry of accompaniment to all who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The Saint Mary Magdalene Bereavement Ministry does this by providing comfort, hope, and an invitation to serve for all who seek it. The Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, through our Catholic faith, believes that no one should grieve alone.
This past season in our parish, there have been several deaths of parishioners and family members, and we are grieving these losses as a community. We are expanding our St. Mary Magdalene Bereavement Ministry to provide accompaniment to all who have experienced the loss of a loved one, through meetings, prayer partners, and more.
We are starting a grief support program that will meet monthly. Meetings will include Bible study, time for personal sharing, stages of grief, and coping skills.
Upcoming Meetings:
Tues., May 24 6:45-7:45pm
Tues., June 28 6:45-7:45pm
Location:
Meetings are being held in the St. Dominic Religious Education Building on the Basilica campus.
If you would like to learn more or participate, please contact the parish office, or call one of our ministry leaders, Debbie Cliche, at 770-722-0957.
The St. Mary Magdalene Bereavement Committee is honored to host a reception for family, friends, and guests following the funeral of your loved one. This reception can be held in Varallo Parish Hall, schedule permitting. If you would prefer, we can also send food to your home or other location to help you host a gathering.
If you would like this service, please speak with our parish office staff when making the arrangements for the funeral.
Visit our Last Rites & Funerals page for more information.
+Felipe Ramos-Lopez (11/20/1962 - 4/2/2022)
+Sandra Carter passed 3/20/22- her husband Ralph had passed 1/31/22; mother of Linda Carter and 7 other children
+Rudy Marquez - husband of former Basilica parish secretary, Lupita, passed on 3/9/22.
+Marsha Salter - wife of Jim Salter, mother of Paige Hassel, passed on 2/22/22
+Ralph Carter (5/29/34-1/31/22) - husband of Sandy Carter, father of Linda Carter and 7 other children
+Catherine Ann Nuccio (4/18/57-1/26/22) - sister of Robert Nodes
+Ruby Hearon - mother of Lori Fountain
+Natalia Perez Soto - mother of Teresa Ortiz Perez
+Betty Hogan
+Gwenivere Owen - grandmother of Rachel Williams (who is married to Jack Williams)
+Jo Anne Gore Schmitt - mother of Julie Schmitt Gersch (married to Kevin Gersch) and grandmother to Harrison, Holden, and Hannah
+Betty Rodela - mother of Lou Rodela (who is married to Laina Rodela)
+James Williams Sr - grandfather of Jack Williams (who is married to Rachel Williams)
+Maureen Cliche - mother of Debbie Cliche