The Family Centre in Chapel St., Castlebar are running a number of interesting courses over the next few weeks. Many of the courses are free. Telephone 094 90 25900 for further information or booking.

The "Synod on the Family"

The first part of the "Synod on the Family in the context of Evangelization" took place in Rome last Oct. A presentation and discussion on the contents of this interim Synod Report will take place in the Family Centre on Thursday 19th March at 8 pm. The presenter is Cathal Kearney and it is free of charge.

"Coping with loss when a child, of any age, dies"

The death of a child, of whatever age and whatever cause, is out of the natural order of life. Those who attend this event will be guided through some of these issues by Dr. Helen Greally, who is a well recognised expert in the area of grief and bereavement. It will take place on Wed. 25th March in the Family Centre at 8 pm and it is free of charge.