Hannah’s Tears is a vehicle for the practices of the Spiritual Works of Mercy. We were founded in the Diocese of Columbus, Ohio, on September 15, 2003, the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows.

We are a contemplative ministry, supporting one another in the present moment on the way of the cross. Simon of Cyrene, teaches us to support each other, as he helped Jesus carry His cross. We too are called to bring support to those Our Lord sends on the path of sorrow. We take all those in sorrow to the foot of the altar where Jesus is ever present, Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity. We want to be imitators of St. Hannah, St. Simon and St. Catherine Laboure.

This site is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary ~ aka the Immaculate Conception and St. Joseph her most chaste spouse. Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us.

We offer prayer support and comfort to the brokenhearted who suffer the pains of infertility at any stage of life, difficult pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth, the loss of a child and the adoption process.

This apostolate intercedes for Catholic doctors, nurses, and their supportive personnel. We also serve as a vehicle of education in the proper channels of Catholic fertility practices as well as offering information resources to those seeking adoption and fertility care. [2 Cor.1:3-5]

This site has been preapproved by St. Patrick Church of Columbus, Ohio. This ministry remains faithful to the Magisterium of the Holy Roman Catholic Church, her laws and teachings.

We do not support fertility treatments contrary to Church teaching. This ministry is for all those that may visit this site. Please feel free to write us regardless of where you live if you are in need of prayer we are here for you.

There will be Mass offerings throughout the year for the intentions of this ministry. Please send in your names if you would like to be placed on the altar during this Mass. Intentions include fertility, difficult pregnancy, sick infant, loss of a child and for those seeking adoption prayer.