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Project Rachel is a Catholic outreach to women and men hurting from past abortions.

The central focus of Project Rachel is the Sacrament of Reconciliation, a privileged and safe encounter with God’s Mercy, the source al all healing. Through contact with Project Rachel, men and women will be offered information, prayer, individual and peer-group counseling, and healing retreats.

Most importantly, they will be able to meet with a priest or counselor who will welcome them and counsel them in a prayerful atmosphere of respect and sensitivity.

Project Rachel reaches out to women and men who are hurting because of an abortion experience---whether they have had an abortion, or have helped someone else to obtain one. Project Rachel reaches out to those yearning to be reconciled with themselves, their unborn children, with the Church, and with God. Project Rachel helps those who desire to be made whole again, by the power of God’s forgiving love.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why the Name Project Rachel?

Project Rachel is named after Rachel, a woman in the Hebrew Scriptures who wept bitterly over the loss of her child and “could not be consoled.” It was said that her tears were a prophecy of the mothers who wept when Herod slaughtered the Holy Innocents, when he sought to kill Jesus.

“Thus says the Lord: in Ramah is heard the sound of mourning, of bitter weeping! Rachel mourns her children; she refuses to be consoled because her children; are no more. Thus says the Lord: Cease from your cries of mourning, wipe the tears from your eyes. The sorrow you have shown will have its reward. There is hope for your future, says the Lord.” Jeremiah 31: 15-17

Is Project Rachel Confidential?

We understand that many people have never spoken to anyone about their abortion experience. Not family, spouse, children or friends. We understand that this is a very painful and difficult subject for you. Your participation in Project Rachel will always be kept in the strictest confidence.

How do I get in touch with Project Rachel?

You can get in touch with Project Rachel by calling the Diocese of Springfield Project Rachel hotline listed below. You will not have to give your name. Just say, “I want to talk to someone about Project Rachel”, or ask for Vicki at Project Rachel. You will be placed in contact with a priest, a peer counselor, or a therapist specially prepared to deal with a person whose life has been affected by abortion, and who is seeking healing and reconciliation.

If you are interested in obtaining more information about Project Rachel please call 413-452-0606 or 413-732-3175 and ask for Vickie at Project Rachel. Again, please be assured, whether you are seeking information, reconciliation, or counseling, your communications with Project Rachel will always be treated with the utmost confidentiality, sensitivity, and respect.

413-452-0606 or 413-732-3175
Ask for Project Rachel

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		Pastoral Ministries OFFICE OF PARISH MINISTRIES PROJECT RACHEL Project Rachel is a Catholic outreach to women and men hurting from past abortions. The central focus of Project Rachel is the Sacrament of Reconciliation, a privileged and safe encounter with God’s Mercy, the source al all healing. Through contact with Project Rachel, men and women will be offered information, prayer, individual and peer-group counseling, and healing retreats. Most importantly, they will be able to meet with a priest or counselor who will welcome them and counsel them in a prayerful atmosphere of respect and sensitivity. Project Rachel reaches out to women and men who are hurting because of an abortion experience---whether they have had an abortion, or have helped someone else to obtain one. Project Rachel reaches out to those yearning to be reconciled with themselves, their unborn children, with the Church, and with God. Project Rachel helps those who desire to be made whole again, by the power of God’s forgiving love. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Why the Name Project Rachel? Project Rachel is named after Rachel, a woman in the Hebrew Scriptures who wept bitterly over the loss of her child and “could not be consoled.” It was said that her tears were a prophecy of the mothers who wept when Herod slaughtered the Holy Innocents, when he sought to kill Jesus. “Thus says the Lord: in Ramah is heard the sound of mourning, of bitter weeping! Rachel mourns her children; she refuses to be consoled because her children; are no more. Thus says the Lord: Cease from your cries of mourning, wipe the tears from your eyes. The sorrow you have shown will have its reward. There is hope for your future, says the Lord.” Jeremiah 31: 15-17 Is Project Rachel Confidential? We understand that many people have never spoken to anyone about their abortion experience. Not family, spouse, children or friends. We understand that this is a very painful and difficult subject for you. Your participation in Project Rachel will always be kept in the strictest confidence. How do I get in touch with Project Rachel? You can get in touch with Project Rachel by calling the Diocese of Springfield Project Rachel hotline listed below. You will not have to give your name. Just say, “I want to talk to someone about Project Rachel”, or ask for Vicki at Project Rachel. You will be placed in contact with a priest, a peer counselor, or a therapist specially prepared to deal with a person whose life has been affected by abortion, and who is seeking healing and reconciliation. If you are interested in obtaining more information about Project Rachel please call 413-452-0606 or 413-732-3175 and ask for Vickie at Project Rachel. Again, please be assured, whether you are seeking information, reconciliation, or counseling, your communications with Project Rachel will always be treated with the utmost confidentiality, sensitivity, and respect. 413-452-0606 or 413-732-3175 Ask for Project Rachel Pastoral Ministries Home