Mass of Remembrance (for children lost through miscarriage or in infancy)

All are invited to a special diocesan Mass of Remembrance for children lost through miscarriage or in infancy. Hosted at Annunciation Parish on Oct 19, 2024, the 9am Mass is an opportunity to entrust to the Lord our children who have gone home to his arms. They are known and loved by him. During the Mass, we will read aloud their names and pray for peace and healing for those of us still journeying on earth.

You are welcome to submit your child’s name regardless of whether or not you can join us for the Mass. Scroll down the page to submit using our online form.

Our God has a great tenderness for the grieving and the broken-hearted. The shortest verse in all of scripture records his own moment of grief at the grave of a loved one: “Jesus wept.” (John 11:35). We know he is with us in our own heartbreak.

We are grateful to all who have donated to make this Mass a success, and for the work of florist Anna Freeman. There will be a reception following the Mass.

Continue scrolling for a list of Resources. Click here for a pdf of the poster. Click here for the Facebook event.

If you have lost a child, you are invited to record their name(s) using the form below.

All recorded names will be remembered during the Mass.

You are still welcome to submit a name even if you cannot attend the Mass. It would be our honour to remember your child.

Woven is a new initiative within the Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall to support mothers and families grieving miscarriage and infancy loss. Connect with the curated resources below for greater support. We encourage you to connect with your local parish community who can journey with you through your time of loss.

Redbird Ministries – Redbird is a Catholic ministry dedicated to serving families dealing with the loss of a child. Their “Carried with Love” page offers extensive resources for those experiencing miscarriage and infant loss at every stage, including medical information and grief support.

Redbird Ministries App – The first Catholic-focused grief support app and community haven for families of child loss to find solace and resources. 

Lullaby of Hope Box – A gift box for women who are journeying loss in the womb curated by women who have journeyed a similar path. The gift box will equip you or your loved one throughout the year and point you to Christ. The ministry also provides monthly newsletters, Spotify playlists, and a place for prayer intentions.

Worship for Grief Playlist – Did you know music is a form of prayer? The Archdiocese curates worship playlists on its Spotify account that help the listening journey through the various seasons of life, including times of pain and grief. Music can help us draw close to the Lord when our own words fail us.