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 healing composed of specially-trained caregivers which may include priests, deacons, sisters, lay staff and volunteers, mental health professionals, spiritual directors, mentors, chaplains and others, such as medical personnel. These individuals, often working as a team, provide direct care to women, men and adolescents who have been touched by an abortion loss, enabling them to grieve, receive forgiveness, and find peace. 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 about 150 Catholic dioceses in the United States, as well as in dioceses in other countries.

A single phone call or e-mail to a Project Rachel office (see map) puts you in touch with those who can help. Also, the National Office of Post-Abortion Reconciliation and Healing (NOPARH) sponsors a nationwide 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.


  

To Locate the Project Rachel
Nearest to You, Click on Your State

Great Lakes

MICHIGAN

Diocese: Detroit
Project Rachel
Contact: Joyce
Referral Phone: 888-RACHEL5; 1-888-722-4355
Email: hyttinen.joyce@aod.org

Diocese: Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo
Project Rachel
Contact: Maggie
Referral Phone: 800-800-8284 (MI only); 616-340-1824
Email: projrach@iserv.net

Diocese: Lansing
Catholic Charities of Jackson, MI
Contact: Vincent
Referral Phone: 800-800-8284 (MI only); 517-745-5579
Email: vgale@ccjax.org

Diocese: Marquette
Project Rachel
Contact: Colin
Referral Phone: 800-562 9745 ext. 178; 906-227-9178 (local calls)
Email; cjenkins@dioceseofmarquette.org

Diocese: Saginaw
Christian Services / Project Rachel
Contact: Sandy
Referral Phone: 1-800-453-2081, ext. 652
Email: sbuza@dioceseofsaginaw.org

 

ILLINOIS

Diocese: Belleville
Respect Life
Contact: Laurie
Referral Phone:1-800-618-HEAL                                                                          
 618-235-9601 ext. 133
Email: ledwards@diobelle.org

Diocese: Chicago
Project Rachel
Contact: Margie
Referral Phone: 888-456-HOPE; 312-337-1962
Email: projectrachelchicago@gmail.com

Diocese: Joliet
RETURN Ministries / Rachel's Vineyard
Contact: Fr. Thomas Milota
Referral Phone: (866) 944-GIVE / 866-944-4483
Email: prolife@dioceseofjoliet.org

Diocese: Peoria
Project Rachel and Rachel's Vineyard
Contact: Jeanne
Referral Phone: 800-367-0702 (Mon-Fri, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm); Message service 24 hours.
Email: jwhalen@cdop.org

Diocese: Rockford
Respect Life / Project Rachel
Contact: Patricia
Referral Phone: 815-877-5433
Email: pbainbridge@rockforddiocese.org

Diocese: Springfield
Project Rachel
Contact: Sr. Jane
Referral Phone: 877-RACHEL5; 1-877-722-4355
217-698-4456 (local)
Email: jboos@dio.org

 

INDIANA

Diocese: Evansville
Catholic Charities / Project Rachel
Contact: Jim
Referral Phone: 812-423-1445
Email: jcollins@evansville-diocese.org

Diocese: Fort Wayne / South Bend
Office of Family Life / Project Rachel (Fort Wayne)
Contact: Margarita (English and Spanish)
Referral Phone: 574-386-8295

Diocese: Gary
Rachel's Hope / Catholic Charities
Contact: Kathy
Referral Phone: 219-939-5550
Email: kdruz@att.net

Diocese: Indianapolis
Post-Abortion Reconciliation
Contact: Sr. Diane
Referral Phone: 317-236-1521
Email: dcarollo@archindy.org

Diocese: Lafayette
Project Rachel-Emmanuel Ministry
Contact: Jennie
Referral Phone: 765-477-7706
Hispanic Contact: Elsa
Hispanic Referral Phone: 765-477-7695
Email: jenniehack@gmail.com

 

OHIO

Diocese of Cincinnati
Project Rachel
Contact: Mary Ann
Referral Phone: 513-784-0531
Email: mboyd@catholiccincinnati.org

Diocese: Cleveland
Catholic Charities / Project Rachel
Contact: Peggy
Referral Phone: 216-334-2965
Email: pmgerovac@clevelandcatholiccharities.org

Bethesda The House of Mercy
Contact: Sr. Patricia Marie Barnette, RSG
Referral Phone: 800-482-4100 (Northeast Ohio only)
Email: bethesdahouse@aol.com

Diocese of Columbus (Dublin)
Bethesda Healing
Contact: Judy
Referral Phone: 614-309-0157
Email: jschlueter@bethesdahealing.org

Diocese of Columbus
Project Rachel / Catholic Social Services
Contact: Becky
Referral Phone: 614-221-5891

Diocese: Toledo
Project Rachel
Contact: Jan
Referral Phone: 800-379-8867; 419-260-5811

Diocese of Youngstown
Office of Pro-Life Activities / Project Rachel
Contact: Melinda
Referral Phone: 330-744-8451 ext. 289
Email: mknight@youngstowndiocese.org

 

WEST VIRGINIA

Diocese: Wheeling-Charleston
Post-Abortion Ministry
Contact: Sr. Mary Lou
Referral Phone: (888) 434-6237
(in state) (304) 233-0880

 

WISCONSIN

Diocese: Green Bay
Catholic Charities / Project Rachel
Contact: Linda
Referral Phone: 920-734-2601

Diocese: La Crosse
Catholic Charities / Project Rachel
Contact: Dan
Referral Phone: 715-344-2500

Diocese: Madison
Project Rachel
Contact: Vicki
Referral Phone: 800-593-2273

Diocese: Milwaukee
Project Rachel / Office of Human Concerns
Contact: Vicki or Mary
Referral Phone: 800-5-WE-CARE; 414-483-4141
Email: noparh@juno.com

Diocese: Superior of Wisconsin
Project Rachel / Respect Life (Bruce)
Contact: Mary
Referral Phone: 877-825-6344


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