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

South Midwest

ARKANSAS

Diocese: Little Rock
Contact: Anne
Referral Phone: 501-664-0340 ext. 357
Email:
adierks@dolr.org

 

KANSAS

Diocese: Kansas City
Project Rachel / Project Joseph
Contact: Pat
Referral Phone: 913-287-8287; 888-246-1504
Spanish Ministry: 913-281-6644, Fr. Olivares
Email: projectrachelkc@archkck.org

Diocese: Salina
Project Rachel (Hays)
Contact: Karen
Referral Phone: 888-468-6909; ask for Project Rachel
Email: khauser@salhelp.org

Diocese: Wichita
Project Rachel / Rachel’s Vineyard
Contact: Tama
Referral Phone: 316-269-4673
Email: duttont@cdowk.org

 

LOUISIANA

Diocese: Alexandria
Catholic Charities Special Ministries / Project Rachel
Contact: Fr. Rickey Gremillion
Referral Phone: 318-448-6121
Email: frgrem@diocesealex.org

Diocese: Baton Rouge
Catholic Life Center / Project Rachel
Contact: Shannon
Referral Phone: 225-242-0323
Email: sbaldridge@diobr.org

Diocese: Lafayette
Project Rachel
Contact: Karol or Trista
Referral Phone: 337-261-5607
Email: karol@dol-louisiana.org

Diocese: Lake Charles
Office of Family Life/Project Rachel
Contact: Kathy
Referral Phone: 337-439-7426 ext. 313
Email: kathy.owen@lcdiocese.org

Diocese: New Orleans
Information Access Pregnancy Centers/Post-Abortion Ministry
Contact: Stephanie
Referral Deborah: 504-202-7045

 

MISSOURI

Diocese: Jefferson City
Project Rachel
Contact: Stephana
Referral Phone: 573-635-9127 ext. 231
Email: prolife@diojeffcity.org

Diocese: Kansas City-St. Joseph
Project Rachel
Contact: Veronica
Referral Phone: 816-591-3804
Email: veronica@saintcatherine.com

Diocese: Springfield
Family Ministries / Project Rachel
Contact: Troy
Referral Phone: 417-866-0841
Email: tcasteel@dioscg.org

Archdiocese: St. Louis
Project Rachel (A Program of the Respect Life Apostolate)
Contact: Shelly, Beth, and Maureen
Referral Phone: 314-792-7565
Email: hope@stlprojectrachel.org

 

OKLAHOMA

Diocese: Oklahoma City
Office of Family Life / Project Rachel
Contact: Susan
Referral Phone: 405-721-8944
Email: slepak@catharchdioceseokc.org

Diocese: Tulsa
Project Rachel
Contact: Mary Lee
Referral Phone: 918-585-8167
Hispanic Contact: Marcella
Hispanic Referral Phone: 918-582-0881
Email: mlingram@catholiccharitiestulsa.org

 

TEXAS

Diocese: Austin
Project Rachel (Round Rock)
Contact: Judy
Referral Phone: 877-WECARE2; 512-238-1246;
Email: jpuetz3@verizon.net

Diocese: Corpus Christi
St. Martha's Abortion Healing
Contact: Sr. Anne Sophie
Referral Phone: 361-814-SOUL; 361-814-7685
Email: savesoul@swbell.net

Diocese: Dallas
Abortion Aftercare-Healing/ The Rachel Ministries
Contact: Caryn
Referral Phone: 214-554-CARE (2273) (local)
Email: healing@racheldallas.org

Diocese: El Paso
Coalition of Hope and Healing
Contact: Jovita
Referral Phone: 915-564-4444

Diocese: Forth Worth
Rachel Ministries/Project Rachel
Contact: Betsy
Referral Phone: 817-923-4757
Hispanic Contact: Macaria
Hispanic Referral Phone: 817-923-4757
Email: forgiven@racheltx.org

Diocese: Galveston-Houston
Project Rachel (Houston)
Contact: Marcella
Referral Phone: 713-741-8728
Email: mcolbert@archgh.org

Diocese: Lubbock  (Slaton)
Mercy Retreat Center / Rachel's Vineyard
Contact: Cynthia
Referral Phone:806-828-6428 (Mercy Retreat Center)
806-780-6853 (Pro-Life Office)
Email: mercy@door.net

Diocese: San Antonio
Project Rachel
Contact: Mary Ann
Referral Phone: 210-342-HOPE; 800-651-HOPE
Hispanic Referral Phone: 210-722-4213
Email: Rachel@anewchoice.org

 


Home | Abortion's Aftermath | What Is Project Rachelsm? | In Their Own Words | The Jubilee Program | Resources | Prayers | Español | Contact Us

copyright © 2000 Project Rachelsm, all rights reserved - unless otherwise indicated