BLOSSoms of Hope Brunch

Benefiting the Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide

Please join us this year to celebrate LOSS founder Fr. Charles Rubey!

Sunday, April 26, 2026 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Westin Chicago Lombard 70 Yorktown Center | Lombard, IL

To purchase tickets for $80 each, use the QR code or link below:

catholiccharities.net/LOSS2026

Questions? events@catholiccharities.net

Sharing Peace, Hope, and Love

In 1979, the Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide (LOSS) Program was founded to create a special community where the unique pain of suicide loss could be fully heard. From its inception, LOSS has been a nondenominational program funded by the support of Catholic Charities, private foundations, and charitable contributions. Our mission remains to lessen the stigma of suicide, educate the community about suicide and mental illness, and to help survivors  ind community, direction, and resources for healing.

Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide - Next Meeting June 21st

Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide - Next Meeting June 21st

The Catholic Charities LOSS PROGRAM was started by Fr Charles Rubey in 1979 with 3 couples who had lost children to suicide. At that time, they would meet regularly in their homes. Today this program has spread throughout the Archdiocese and beyond bringing hope and meaning to those affected by suicide.

Open monthly group meetings will be held at the Parish and Ministry Center on the 3rd WEDS of EACH MONTH; 7-9pm.

www.catholiccharities.net/LOSS

Anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide is invited to attend. **Please register if you are new to this program by calling (312) 655-7283

Suicide loss is complicated and traumatic. Together we walk through this specific type of grief and offer each other support. A licensed clinician and a trained facilitator will run each meeting. No matter how recent or how long ago you experienced loss by suicide -all are welcome! Any questions, please call Tish Guinter (847) 293-4332

Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide - Next Meeting Feb 15th

The Catholic Charities LOSS PROGRAM was started by Fr Charles Rubey in 1979 with 3 couples who had lost children to suicide. At that time, they would meet regularly in their homes. Today this program has spread throughout the Archdiocese and beyond bringing hope and meaning to those affected by suicide.

Open monthly group meetings will be held at the Parish and Ministry Center on the

3rd WEDS of EACH MONTH; 7-9pm.

www.catholiccharities.net/LOSS

Anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide is invited to attend. **Please register if you are new to this program by calling (312) 655-7283

Suicide loss is complicated and traumatic. Together we walk through this specific type of grief and offer each other support. A licensed clinician and a trained facilitator will run each meeting. No matter how recent or how long ago you experienced loss by suicide -all are welcome! Any questions, please call Tish Guinter (847) 293-4332

A new ministry is coming to St Francis de Sales!!

First meeting- Weds. Nov.16. 7-9PM

The Catholic Charities LOSS PROGRAM was started by Fr Charles Rubey in 1979 with 3 couples who had lost children to suicide. At that time, they would meet regularly in their homes. Today this program has spread throughout the Archdiocese and beyond bringing hope and meaning to those affected by suicide.

Open monthly group meetings will be held at the Parish and Ministry Center on the 3rd WEDS of EACH MONTH; 7-9pm.

Anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide is invited to attend. **Please register if you are new to this program by calling (312) 655-7283

www.catholiccharities.net/loss

Suicide loss is complicated and traumatic. Together we walk through this specific type of grief and offer each other support. A licensed clinician and a trained facilitator will run each meeting. No matter how recent or how long ago you experienced loss by suicide -all are welcome! Any questions, please call Tish Guinter (847) 293-4332