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

North Midwest

IOWA

Diocese: Davenport
Project Rachel / Hope and Healing
Contact: Maria
Referral Phone: 877-896-HOPE
Email: hopeandhealing@davenportdiocese.org

Diocese: Des Moines
Catholic Charities / A New Beginning
Contact: Maggie or Wendy
Referral Phone: 515-237-5082 or 800-CARE-002
Email: anewbeginning@dmdiocese.org

Diocese: Dubuque
Project Rachel / Catholic Charities
Contact: Joann
Referral Phone: 800-772-2758 (IA calls only) ask for Rachel
Email: dbqcccpsc@arch.pvt.K12.ia.us

Diocese: Sioux City
Project Rachel
Contact: Carol Hawes                                                                                     
Referral Phone: 877-612-2272
Email: chawes@cathchar.com

 

MINNESOTA

Diocese: Crookston
Lifecare Center
Contact: Shelly
Referral Phone: 218-681-1279
218-262-2924

Diocese: New Ulm
Catholic Charities / Project Rachel
Contact: Sr. Lois
Referral Phone: 866-670-5163

Diocese: St. Paul & Minneapolis
Marian Project (St. Paul)
Contact: Sonya / Sharon
Referral Phone: 651-291-4515
Email: Wilsons@archspm.org

Diocese: Winona / Rochester
Catholic Charities / Project Rachel
Contact: Valerie
Referral Phone: 507-287-2047 or 1-800-CARE-002
Email: Valerie@ccwinona.org

Diocese: Winona / Albert Lea
Catholic Charities/Project Rachel
Contact: Joye
Referral Phone: 507-377-3664

Diocese: Winona / Austin
Project Rachel / Catholic Charities
Contact: Paul
Referral Phone: 507-433-3062

Diocese: Winona / Owatona
Catholic Charities / Project Rachel
Contact: Joye
Referral Phone: 507-455-2008; 1-800-CARE-002

Diocese: Winona
Catholic Charities / Project Rachel
Contact: Kathy
Referral Phone: 507-457-2270; 1-800-CARE-002

Diocese: Winona / Worthington
Catholic Charities / Project Rachel
Contact: Diane
Referral Phone: 507-376-9757; 1-800-CARE-002

Diocese: St. Cloud
Catholic Charities / Life Transitions
Contact: Roxann
Referral Phone: 320-529-0427

 

NEBRASKA

Diocese: Lincoln  (Grand Island)
Project Rachel
Contact: Greg
Referral Phone: 800-964-3787 (local only)

Diocese: Omaha
Project Rachel
Contact: Valerie
Referral Phone: 888-800-8352 (local)

 

NORTH DAKOTA

Diocese: Fargo
Catholic Charities of ND/ Post Abortion Counseling
Contact: Mary Jo
Referral Phone: 701-235-4457
Email mandersen@catholiccharitiesnd.org

 

SOUTH DAKOTA

Diocese: Rapid City
Catholic Social Services / Project Rachel
Contact: Jim or Helen
Referral Phone: 605-348-6086

Diocese: Sioux Falls
Project Rachel
Contact: Sr. Martin Mergen
Referral Phone: 800-700-7867
Email: mmergen@sfcatholic.org

Diocese: Sioux Falls
Project Rachel
Contact: Jan
Referral Phone: 866-700-2376
Email: jsanford@sfcatholic.org

Diocese: Sioux Falls—Aberdeen Area           
Project Rachel
Contact: Alicia or Patty
Referral Phone: 888-471-4673
Email: cathfam2@nvc.net


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