The bereavement ministry of St. Joseph Church, 526 North St., Jim Thorpe, will be hosting a free program, "Coping with the holidays after the loss of a loved one," on Monday, Oct. 26 from 7-8:30 p.m.

Robert Olney, from the parish outreach program with Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Allentown, will present the program. Olney is a dynamic speaker who has spoken at several workshops in the area.The program will be held in the Brogan Room of the church rectory.For more information or to register, call St. Joseph Rectory at (570) 325-3731 or Theresa at (570) 325-2658.