Confidential Phone Line

What is Project Rachel?

Project Rachel is a ministry of the Catholic Church in the U.S. to those who have been involved in abortion. It is a diocesan-based network of specially trained priests, religious, counselors, and laypersons who provide a team response of care for those suffering in the aftermath of abortion. In addition to referring for Sacramental Reconciliation, the ministry provides an integrated network of services, including pastoral counseling, support groups, retreats and referrals to licensed mental health professionals.

It is open to all… people of all faiths or no faith. 

How can we Help…

At the core of Project Rachel is the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession/Penance), a place where we have the amazing opportunity to encounter God’s endless and loving Mercy, which is the ultimate source of all healing. If you desire, you will be able to meet with one of our specially selected priests who will welcome and counsel you in a prayerful environment with an atmosphere of respect, sensitivity, and confidentiality.

If you or a friend or loved one are hurting as a result of abortion’s painful aftermath, call Project Rachel at our confidential phoneline: 508-617-3230

Links:

• National Project Rachel website
• Hay esperanza después de un aborto
• Abortion Changes You
• “Reclaiming Fatherhood”
• The Elliot Institute
• The Bethesda Healing Ministry
• Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats

Articles:

• A Special Word to Women Who Have Had an Abortion by Dr. E. Joanne Angelo
• After an Abortion by Sr. Paula Vandegaer, LCSW
• Bridges of Mercy for Post Abortion Healing
• Encountering Mercy: An Advent Editorial
• Healing within Marriage from Abortion
• How to Talk to a Friend Who Has Had an Abortion
• Male Grief and Trauma Following Abortion

Book Recommendations:

• God’s Mercy Awaits You – Finding Healing After Abortion. Author: Patricia Marie Barnette,  RGS.
• Surrendering The Secret- Healing the Heartbreak of Abortion: Author: Pat Layton.
• Forbidden Grief- The Unspoken Pain of Abortion. Author: Theresa Burke with David C. Reardon.
• Men and Abortion- A Path to Healing. Author: C.T. Coyle, Ph.D.