On this episode of Close to Home, host Maureen Schwab is joined by new co-host Maggie Madsen to speak with Domenic Mercurio, Jr, Executive Director of the Worcester Public Market and a parishioner at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and Loreto Parish to discuss how Maggie and Domenic met at a grief ministry and support group at Mt Carmel that helps work through loss. They discuss how deeply affecting grief and loss are, be that from the loss of a family member, pet, house or job, and how even just the fear of potential loss keeps many afraid to engage meaningfully with others. They outline the stages of grief, speak on healthy ways of managing it, from spiritual and emotional healing to preparing for life's inevitabilities before they occur.
Posted August 18th 2026 4:44pm.