Online Grief Support
App + Community
You are welcome to join the first Catholic-focused grief support app and community haven for families of child loss to find solace and resources.
Red Bird Ministries app is a central place where families can come together and support one another through difficult times of loss.
Families of child loss now have a safe haven and community platform to connect with families going through similar situations. It's easy and effortless to navigate different resources, watch videos, and connect during weekly check-ins, family support office hours, prayer plans, monthly webinars, quarterly retreats, and more.
It also provides resources for family members and parochial leaders who desire to serve these families in a supportive faith-based environment.
The app is the first of its kind, made possible by the OSV Innovation Challenge grant from Our Sunday Visitor.
The app is free to download
The app offers a free version with the option of a monthly subscription for premium content. It is now available for iOS and Android on the App Store and Google Play Stores.
+ Join a community group to connect with other members around a shared journey of loss
+ Join a Red Bird Chapter or Flock community hosted by your diocese or parish
+ Mini-courses for bereaved parents, family & friends, and parochial leaders
+ Daily reflections, prayer resources, prayer intentions, and daily readings
+ Referrals to find trusted Catholic counselors and spiritual directors
Member Special Features
Plus Premium Content
A $9.99 monthly subscription to go deeper into our Family Support Toolbox, where you’ll find:
+ Access to the resource library of grief talks, book studies, prayer plans
+ Weekly (day and night) check-in calls, comfort calls, family support office hours with our director of family support
+ Quarterly virtual retreats, monthly webinars, workshops, and more
To access the Family Support Toolbox, click on the family support toolbox button once you are a member of the online community to subscribe.
Monthly subscription proceeds directly support the Red Bird families we serve.
What people are saying…
“When you are grieving your child's loss, it is easy to feel like no one understands.
The new Red Bird App ensures we never have to feel alone. It is a beautiful, easy-to-access grief support community for mothers and fathers. Prayer, posting, videos, webinars - Grief is so unpredictable, but the App will always be a safe place to go, day or night, to connect with others on this journey. I can't wait for other families to join our community!”
ELIZABETH
Find your flock and join a community group.
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Mothers of Loss
A safe place to meet moms of child loss from pregnancy through adulthood.
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Fathers of Loss
A safe place to meet dads of child loss from pregnancy through adulthood.
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Family & Friends
A community to accompany you as you support a parent of a loss you love.
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Red Bird Chapters
If your diocese has a Red Bird Ministries Chapter/Flock, join your chapter group.
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Advocates & Leaders
A community for chapter advocates and leaders to share knowledge
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