HELD - Through Grief by Grace

  • Sioux Falls:  Every Tuesday starting October 6, 2026 - November 24, 2026

An Eight-Week Faith-Based Adult Grief Series

Grief touches every part of life—and no one should walk through it alone. HELD – Through Grief by Grace is an eight-week journey offering spiritual and emotional support for those mourning the death of a loved one. Rooted in faith and informed by grief education, this series is designed to help participants find hope, understanding, and community amid sorrow.

Each weekly session includes guided teachings and the opportunity for small group discussions, organized by the type of loss experienced (child, spouse, parent, sibling). These conversations provide a safe, supportive space to process grief alongside others who understand.

Registration is required.

There is no cost to attend; free-will donations are welcome.  


Praying Amidst Grief

Praying Amidst Grief is an evening presentation on how to find Jesus in grief and guidance on how to pray in the darkest moments.  Time will be available for prayer, reflection, and discussion.  


Undone:  A Healing Retreat

  • Broom Tree Conference & Retreat Center:  October 9-11, 2026

Directed by Father Scott Traynor, Director of Broom Tree and The Lourdes Center

Under the patronage of Our Lady, Undoer of Knots, this retreat assists participants in becoming aware of Jesus’ desire to bring restoration in their lives and creates a favorable environment for each person to encounter His healing grace.

Conferences for the retreat will focus on the power of Jesus to heal in mind, body and spirit, and will offer participants practical ways to invite that grace into their own lives. A collaboration of Broom Tree Retreat Center and The Lourdes Center, this retreat will offer time for individual spiritual direction as well as one-on-one time with licensed counselors.

Open to men and women age 18 and older, the retreat begins on Friday evening and ends on Sunday after lunch.

The value of the retreat is $310. During the retreat, we will ask each retreatant to prayerfully discern and make a donation to cover the retreat costs. Any amount given above the value helps to cover the cost for those unable to make the full donation.  Click here to register for retreat

Questions? Contact BroomTree directly at broomtree@sfcatholic.org or 605-263-1040.


Camp Sydney

The Lourdes Center warmly invites families navigating the profound loss of a loved one to join Camp Sydney 2027, a faith-filled three-day retreat designed to provide compassionate support and spiritual consolation. Drawing from the Church's pastoral wisdom, this camp offers a sacred space for parents, guardians, and children ages 6-17 to process grief together, fostering healing through community, prayer, and the light of Christ's resurrection.  Hosted at the serene Broom Tree Family Camp, the event runs from 6 p.m. on Friday, June 4, 2027, to 11 a.m. on Sunday, June 6, 2027, and is provided free of charge as an act of mercy and evangelization.

What to Expect at Camp Sydney

  • Fun and Therapeutic Activities for Children (Ages 6-17): Engaging games, outdoor adventures, and creative outlets to help young ones express emotions in a joyful environment, allowing them to "concentrate their energies in a greater dedication" to family bonds and future hope.
  • Guided Discussions and Support for Parents and Guardians: Small-group sessions led by trained pastoral counselors, exploring the stages of grief—from questioning and anguish to interior liberation and renewed mission—while emphasizing that "love is strong as death" and invites us to love anew in Christ's light.
  • Shared Prayer and Reflection: Opportunities for family worship, including moments of consolation drawn from Scripture and liturgy, reminding us that the Christian community brings "support and strength to those who suffer the loss" by proclaiming, "I am the resurrection and the life."
  • Holistic Pastoral Care: Professional guidance tailored to spiritual, emotional, and psychological needs, helping families accept death's reality while finding solace in God's merciful plan, as echoed in the funeral rites that unite us in hope.

Registration opens on February 15, 2027 . Secure your spot by visiting www.thelourdescenter.com or calling 605-988-3775 for more details. Spaces are limited, so we encourage early enrollment to ensure this healing opportunity reaches as many families as possible.


He is Stable

A night for grieving hearts to find rest in his peace.  The evening will include presentations about how to find the light of Christ in the midst of our darkest times from grief due to the death of a loved one. Warm your heart and soul with a candlelit ceremony, cookies, cider and the anticipation of Christmas. 

Upcoming Dates:

  • Sioux Falls - December 1, 2026 | St. Therese Catholic Church
  • Watertown - December 15, 2026 | Immaculate Conception Catholic Church