Pastoral Care

We walk with families at the time of the death of a loved one. Some ways to be involved include helping during the funeral liturgy or providing follow up care with phone calls and cards during the year following the loss. Contact: Katie Mendenhall, Director of Pastoral Care (616) 676-9111...

“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 Never before in history have we seen the number of people worldwide struggling to juggle the demands of everyday life with that of caring for an aging, ill or disabled loved one....

At the heart of our faith is the belief that every life is sacred and that death is not the end, but the beginning of eternal life in Christ. In times of illness, dying, and loss, we’re here to walk with you you through every step. If you or a...

The Hope in Healing Ministry is focused on providing continued and ongoing support specifically for widows and widowers throughout their grief journey. We offer prayer, support, and fellowship. Contact: Katie Mendenhall, Director of Pastoral Care (616) 676-9111 ext 121 | KMendenhall@StRobertChurch.org

St. Robert of Newminster offers 1:1 or group support for families who have been given an extraordinary cross to carry. Red Bird Ministries offers grief support for families who have experienced child loss of any age and circumstance including pregnancy loss through miscarriage and stillbirth, and after birth as an...

This group provides a ride to the Saturday Vigil Mass or the Sunday Masses for those who are elderly and/or unable to drive themselves. Contact: Sue Perry rperry123@att.net

Our Visitation Ministry provides the Eucharist to those who are homebound, in assisted living facilities, hospitals, or prison. We also have volunteers who visit those who are lonely or may be struggling emotionally at the end of life. Most ministers are assigned to one day per month. Contact: Katie Mendenhall,...