For those who are suffering the cross of infertility and miscarriage, you are not alone. Below is a list of resources to support you and your family during your most difficult days.
"If a family is centered on Christ, he will unify and illumine its entire life. Moments of pain and difficulty will be experienced in union with the Lord's cross, and his closeness will make it possible to surmount them." -Pope Francis.
Funeral and Burial Resources
For questions regarding infant burials, contact the Office of Marriage, Family and Respect Life at 703-841-2550 or visit A Mom's Peace
Virtual Garden of Remembrance: Remembering Your Child by Name
Add your child's name to a virtual garden of remembrance: A Mom's Peace
Articles:
Do Miscarried Children Go To Heaven? https://www.catholicherald.com/faith/your_faith/do_miscarried_children_go_to_heaven_/ “God has bound salvation to the sacarament of Baptism, but He Himself is not bound by His sacraments” (emphasis original; cf. no. 1261).
Novena
Sign up for the annual novena led by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge for those suffering with infertility, miscarriage and infant loss
National Resources for Rites and Rituals of Remembrance
Book of Blessings: Order for Blessing of Parents After a Miscarriage
Diocese of St. Louis Rite for Naming and Commendation of an Infant Who Died Before Birth
EWTN Resource for Blessing of Parents After a Miscarriage
Mentor Support
Office of Marriage, Family & Respect Life - Gabriel Project Parish based Angel/Mentor Support call 703-851-2550.