WILLINGBORO, N.J. (September 25, 2009) -- The Spiritual Care Department at Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County is sponsoring a free six-week bereavement series for those who have experienced the death of a loved one from 7 to 8 p.m., every Tuesday from Oct. 20 through Nov. 24, in the hospital's Critical Care Conference Room, 218A Sunset Road, Willingboro, N.J.

The group leader is Sister Kate O'Donnell, OSF, a certified chaplain with many years experience providing grief and bereavement support.

The program is open to individuals of any faith. Space is limited and registration is required. To request more information or to register, call 609-835-2900, ext. 4203.

Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County, a 249-bed community hospital, is part of Lourdes Health System, which includes Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center in Camden. Lourdes Health System is sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, N.Y., and is a member of Catholic Health East, a health system with 34 hospitals in 11 eastern states. More information is available at www.lourdesnet.org and at www.che.org.

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