Click here to read a message written by
Saint John Paul II (1995)
to women who have had an abortion.


Project Rachel
www.rachelhopes.org 

Parish Communication Liaison:  Julie Bullard 574-272-1102, ProjectRachel@stpius.net 
 

"I have received God's Divine Mercy through Confession and Spiritual Direction. As a Project Rachel companion, I am willing to share my journey with you and help you along yours. You are NOT alone!  My name is Julie Bullard, please call me when you need a friend who truly understands."

Diocesan Project Rachel Trained Ministry

E-mail:  projectrachelhope@gmail.com
Toll free phone:  1-855-RACHEL HOPE (1-855-722-4354)

"You have gone to confession.  A loving God has forgiven you.  
However, you cannot forget." ~ What does this mean?
 

Many women who choose abortion never thought they would do so.  Often they were surrounded by people advocating abortion and would have carried the baby to term if someone close to them had given them support.  Panic, fear, skewed logic, hopelessness, and pressure from friends and family lead them to a devastating decision. These same feelings can lead any of us to make poor decisions.

Unfortunately, once the abortion procedure is over, the memories linger.  Certain moments in life trigger those memories: a birth, a Baptism, children standing at the bus stop, teens at a sports event, college graduations, family marriages.  

A person wonders, 'What if my child (grandchild,...) had lived?'  

A woman or man may be single, married, divorced or widowed.  They may have other children, step-children or be childless. They may seem to live a normal life, but these thoughts prevail.  If only there was someone to talk with who has experienced and understands this situation.  Well, there is.....

The Church is here for you, in strict confidence. ~ You are not alone.

Please contact the Diocesan or parish Project Rachel resource listed above if you, or someone close to you, is affected from a previous abortion.  It doesn't matter how long it has been!

Also, there is a prayer booklet available at the below link.  We pray that it will be a source of comfort and peace on a  journey towards God's abundant love for you.