Angela Hospice

04/22/2026

Our Catholic founders, the Felician Sisters, have instilled in their ministries the value of promoting the common good through a sustainable environment.

As Sr. Maryann Agnes Mueller wrote:

"All of creation is a gift from the Creator God, who in Genesis declared everything 'good.' As followers of St. Francis of Assisi — who recognized all creation, sun, moon and water, as our brothers and sisters — we are inspired to show gratitude to both the gift and the Creator by protecting, enjoying, praising and reverencing all of God’s creation."

What is one action you can take today to honor God’s creation?

Here are a few simple ideas:

🌸 Plant native wildflowers to support butterflies and pollinators
💧 Try to use less energy and water
💻 Transition to an eco-friendly search engine
🥗 Eat more plant-based meals

What is your favorite way to promote sustainability? Let us know in the comments!

04/20/2026

As we celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week, our Director of Supportive Care Teri Schmitchen shared:

"I think hospice volunteers are some of the bravest people I know. While so many in our society turn away from those facing serious or terminal illness or those grieving, our volunteers step right up, hearts wide open."

This week, and every week, we are grateful to our volunteers for their generosity, empathy, and unwavering commitment. Angela Hospice volunteers are the wings that lift our mission and the gentle presence that brings comfort when it is needed most! THANK YOU!

04/17/2026

Could AI really help the grieving? It's an interesting idea, but there are many considerations to explore. Hospice News interviewed our own Keely Rhiannon, as well as other grief experts, about how this new technology might help people experiencing loss -- and the potential risks.

Artificial intelligence is expanding in the bereavement care space through the development of “grief bots” designed to allow for virtual interaction with

04/15/2026

Today we share a tool for those who are grieving, from our grief counselor Meg:

To practice self-compassion asks us not to push aside, dismiss, or ignore our difficult feelings. Instead, we can practice the RAIN technique for self-compassion. The acronym RAIN asks us to recognize how we are feeling, allow those feelings to be present, investigate what they feel like, and nurture ourselves with understanding and care.

R – Recognize
A – Allow
I – Investigate
N – Nurture

Read more about how to practice the RAIN technique at https://angelahospice.org/the-rain-technique-for-grief/

04/14/2026

The latest edition of our MONARCH newsletter is now online! Take a look at https://angelahospice.org/publications/

04/13/2026

We can't take away the pain of losing someone you love, but we can provide support and assistance as we walk with you along your journey.

To learn more about Angela Hospice's compassionate programs, and to see how we may be able to help your family, give us a call at 866.464.7810 or visit us at https://askforangela.com/

04/10/2026

World Music Therapy Week starts today, and we're celebrating along with our own music therapist, the wonderful Heather Dean!

In today's blog, Heather shares how music therapists around the world are using their clinical skills as well as their music gifts to help people in many important ways.

"Music is an accessible companion that expresses who we are and validates our emotions. While music is in one sense is a universal language; it is in another sense deeply personal and effects each individual in a unique way," Heather writes. "Music therapists around the world understand this and know how to provide counseling and use music in a clinical way to support and validate each person’s growth in all areas of the human experience..."

Learn more from Heather about this intriguing field at https://angelahospice.org/celebrating-world-music-therapy-week/

04/08/2026

We're so grateful to Audrey for sharing her inspiring story. So often, families tell us they wish they had called us sooner to start care for their loved one. To learn if Angela Hospice could help your family, reach out to us today at 866-464-7810 or https://angelahospice.org/contact-us/

04/06/2026

04/05/2026

Easter morning proclaims that LOVE has the final word. The tomb is empty, hope is alive, and God’s promise of new life stands firm, even after loss, fear, and uncertainty. What seemed finished on Good Friday is revealed today as only the beginning.

The Resurrection does not erase suffering; it transforms it. It assures us that God is present in every place of pain and patient in every season of waiting, bringing forth life where we least expect it. Easter invites us to live differently, to choose hope over despair, courage over fear, and compassion over indifference.

As people rooted in mission, we are called to be witnesses of the Resurrection. May the joy of Easter strengthen our faith, renew our purpose, and send us forward as people of hope.

Wishing you a joyful and grace-filled Easter!

04/03/2026

On Good Friday, we pause at the foot of the cross, a place of deep sorrow, but also of profound meaning. This day invites us into silence and reflection, reminding us that love is most powerfully revealed not through strength or certainty, but through humility, sacrifice, and steadfast faith.

As we reflect on the Passion of Christ, we are reminded why our mission matters. In moments of suffering, uncertainty, and vulnerability, compassion becomes sacred work. Good Friday calls us to accompany one another with presence, mercy, and courage, especially when the way forward is not yet clear.

May this day deepen our commitment to serve with integrity, to honor the dignity of every person, and to trust that even in darkness, God is at work bringing new life.

Wishing you a prayerful and meaningful Good Friday.

04/02/2026

💜Sponsor Spotlight💜

Yesterday we shared a word from our comedian, and today we are featuring one of our wonderful sponsors: Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services of the Archdiocese of Detroit!

We're so grateful to our friends at CFCS for their ongoing support in caring for families who have experienced loss. Their commitment to providing education and services to help families at a sensitive time of life is much like our own, and we are thankful for their partnership!

If you would like to show YOUR support for Angela Hospice as well, we hope you'll consider making a donation or attending our upcoming Laughter Lifts You Up fundraiser on Tuesday, April 21. All proceeds will benefit caring programs for hospice patients and their loved ones.

Thank you for your compassion and generosity toward those in our care!
https://angelahospice.org/llyu/