Bishop William Joensen and co-host Jeanne Thill welcome Maria Campbell, founder of Miscarriage Ministry at the Basilica, for a heartfelt conversation on grief, healing, and the Church’s pastoral care for families who experience miscarriage or stillbirth.
On this Feast of St. Nicholas, Bishop William Joensen and Jeanne Thill speak with Maria Campbell, founder of Miscarriage Ministry at the Basilica of St. John. Maria shares her deeply personal journey of losing three children—two early miscarriages and one stillbirth—and how the Lord transformed that suffering into a ministry of consolation and dignity for grieving families.
Together, they explore:
The distinctions between miscarriage and stillbirth
The emotional and spiritual impact on both mothers and fathers
Parents’ rights regarding the remains of their child
The importance of compassionate accompaniment
Parish and diocesan initiatives to support grieving families
The hope we find in Christ during seasons of loss
Maria offers practical insight into her ministry’s miscarriage support kits, burial resources, and her growing vision for dedicated “Little Souls” burial areas within the diocese.
This is a tender and hope-filled discussion for anyone seeking support after pregnancy loss or wishing to better minister to those who grieve.
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