Hospice care offers comfort for terminally ill in Lorain
The first of two St. Joe's Hospice stories recalls Dr. Thomas Sfiligoj who opened the Lorain unit in 1979 and died five days later. The program focuses on relief from pain and emotional needs, with in patient care, 24 hour home care, and a bereavement program for families.
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Lorain
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Madge Wickens
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St. Joe's
St. Joseph's
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Premarital counseling aims to steady marriages across faiths
Clergy increasingly require premarital counseling and waiting periods to reduce divorce risk. Catholics lead with a six month wait and 275 question evaluation covering ten areas. Ministers note mixed effectiveness while recognizing counseling as part of broader marriage standards.
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Lorain
Elyria
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Douglas Proehi
St. Jude's
McKinley
Priscilla Shoup
North Ridgeville
Congregational Church
Cleveland Catholic
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