We are here to help you.
Confidential contact.
1-877-WeCare2
or
project-rachel
@austindiocese.org
to begin your healing journey.
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-WeCare2
Or call the Parish Office for more details.
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)
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?
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.