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Project Rachel is the
name of the Catholic Church's healing ministry to those who have been
involved in abortion. Its name comes from Scripture:
In Ramah
is heard the sound of moaning,
of
bitter weeping!
Rachel
mourns her children,
she
refuses to be consoled
because
her children are no more.
Thus
says the LORD:
Cease
your cries of mourning,
wipe
the tears from your eyes.
The
sorrow you have shown shall have its reward...
There
is hope for your future.
Jeremiah
31:15-1
Project Rachel
operates as a network of professional counselors and priests, all
trained to provide one-on-one spiritual and psychological care for those
who are suffering because of an abortion. Although most dioceses use the
name Project Rachel, some programs are named differently. In addition to
individualized counseling, some programs include support groups and
retreats. Founded in 1984 by Victoria Thorn in Milwaukee, today Project
Rachel programs can be found in 140 Catholic dioceses in the United
States, as well as in dioceses in other countries.
A single phone
call to a Project Rachel program (see map--LINK) puts you in touch with
those who can help. Also, the National Office of Post-Abortion
Reconciliation and Healing (NOPARH) sponsors a nation-wide referral
service for those seeking help after abortion. For a referral contact
NOPARH at 800.5WE.CARE, or access its website at
http://www.noparh.org.
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TEXAS
Diocese: Austin
Project Rachel (Round Rock)
Contact: Jill or Brian
Referral Phone: (512) 238 1246;
local: (877)WECARE2
Diocese: Corpus Christi
St. Martha's Abortion Healing
Contact: Sr. Anne Sophie
Referral Phone: (361) 814-SOUL
Diocese: Dallas
Project Rachel
Contact: Mark
Referral Phone: (214) 221-3575 (local)
Diocese: El Paso
Coalition of Hope and Healing
Contact: Romana
Referral Phone: (915) 564-4444
Diocese: Galveston-Houston
Project Rachel (Houston)
Contact: Marcella
Referral Phone: (713) 741-8728
St. Martha Local
Contact:
Diocese: Lubbock
Rachel's Vineyard/
Mercy Retreat Center (Slaton)
Contact: Cynthia
Referral Phone:(806) 828 6428 (Mercy Retreat Center)
(806) 780 6853 (Pro-Life Office)
Diocese: San Antonio
Project Rachel
Contact: Mary Ann
Referral Phone: (210) 342-HOPE;
(800) 651-HOPE |
The National Office of Post-Abortion Reconciliation
and Healing, Inc.
P.O. Box 07477
Milwaukee, WI 53207-0477
National Referral Line:1-800-5WE-CARE
Business Line: 1-414-483-4141
Fax Line: 1-414-483-7376
E-mail: noparh@juno.com
Website:
www.marquette.edu/rachels |
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