A mother who lost one of her sons to suicide partnered with her priest to offer a way for people with similar circumstances to remember their loved one.

Denise Short and the Rev. William Novak came together to offer the first Mass of Remembrance at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in 2017, and the service has become an annual event. The ninth annual Mass of Remembrance is set for 6 p.m. Sept. 12 at the church, 1901 NW 18, where the church's current pastor, the Rev. John Paul Lewis, will preside.

Short said the Mass is offered during Suicide Prevention Month , which is observed annually in September. In 2025, national and international events will take place to raise awareness, combat stigma and provide resources for those affected by suicide. The International Association for Suic

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