The Diocese of Madison
Red Bird Ministries has created a page to help bring together support and resources offered in your local Chapter
Chapter Advocate: Laura Karlen
Support Offerings
Local Support
To connect with your local Red Bird community, please fill out the contact form above to get in touch with your local leader. While you are waiting, you can visit our digital resources page for immediate support.
Red Bird Virtual Support
If you desire support from the Red Bird team, please register your family for support below. Elizabeth Leon, our director of family support, will customize your support options to fit your needs.
Events Calendar
Stay up to date with our support offerings by visiting our events calendar. Local and national events will be posted as leaders make the details available to our team.
Local Support Services
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St. Catherine Ministry is able to provide free burial vessels as well as referrals to local cemeteries that have a special place for miscarried babies.
To inquire about these services, please reach out to Laura Karlen through the form above.
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Information coming soon.
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St. Catherine Ministry also offers free miscarriage kits, practical advice on miscarriage, spiritual counseling, meals, burial vessels, burial referrals, and gifts to memorialize your baby.
They will be launching a miscarriage support group in January 2026.
For more information, reach out to Laura Karlen using the form above.
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Information coming soon.
Chapter Leaders
Each chapter has a group of leaders to assist in implementing and facilitating Red Bird Ministries grief support programs.
Scroll to find and connect with your local leader.
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Laura Karlen
Divine Mercy Parish | Miscarriage
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Dede Van Loenen
St. Therese of Lisieux | Miscarriage and Stillbirth
Upcoming Events
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Events Coming Soon
