We are here to help you.
Confidential contact.

1-877-WE-CARE-2
or
project-rachel
@austindiocese.org

to begin your healing journey.

In the Gospel of Life, Saint John Paul II writes:

“Life is always good ...

The life which God gives man is quite different from the life of all other living creatures, inasmuch as man … is a manifestation of God in the world, a sign of his presence, a trace of his glory … Man has been given a sublime dignity, based on the intimate bond which unites him to his Creator: in man there shines forth a reflection of God himself.”

Pope John Paul II, Encyclical letter,The Gospel of Life, no 34 (1995)

Suffering is the untold story of abortion. Grief after abortion is normal — it is the grief of a mother who has lost a child in a traumatic way; it is the grief of lost fatherhood. We are here to help you experience the hope and healing of Christ through Project Rachel.

Project Rachel, a compassionate and confidential ministry, extends God’s unconditional love and forgiveness to women and men who experience the tragedy of abortion.  By offering a safe place for those suffering to be reconciled with God and his Church, Project Rachel helps those suffering after their abortion or the abortion of a loved one experience mercy, forgiveness, and peace.

Lay counselors, lay volunteers, deacons and priests are available to work with post-abortive women and men. Project Rachel Retreats are offered on weekends for post-abortive men and women. The retreats are held at confidential locations.

To make reservations Call: 1-877-WE-CARE-2

Or call the Parish Office for more details.

Project Rachel is for anyone affected by abortion:

• Women who have had an abortion
• Men whose significant others have had abortions
• Parents, children, siblings, other family members and friends of those who have had an abortion
• Anyone who has encouraged or helped someone else obtain an abortion
• Anyone who has worked in the abortion industry

Are you experiencing any of these symptoms?

• Low self-esteem
• Feeling alienated from God
• Feeling guilt or self-condemnation
• Experiencing anxiety, trouble sleeping or nightmares
• Feeling sad or depressed

What does Project Rachel offer?

• A confidential designated helpline - answered by screened & trained staff/volunteers
• Rachel Angels — Walk with you as a companion on your journey to healing within the context of a Christian friendship.
• Trained Priests — Receive spiritual direction, guidance and the Sacrament of Reconciliation in a loving and confidential setting.
• Weekend Retreats — Take time away from your everyday life to seek peace and healing at confidential and private retreats led by a Project Rachel team.
• Support Groups — Walk with others in a weekly group setting on a journey to hope and healing.
• Licensed Professional Counselors — Receive a referral to someone who is sensitive to the needs of those hurting from a past abortion.