Each day, approximately 225 abortions take place in Southern California. Half are to women who have aborted previously. These women are members of our families, fellow parishioners, co-workers, friends. Many experience severe depression and trauma following abortion. They, and the men and other family members touched by abortion, are in great need of healing mercy.
We understand where you are and what you are feeling — which sometimes means not even knowing how to describe it. We know that every woman’s experience is different, and we are here to listen and offer you support that can help.
You don’t have to process this alone. You can get back on track. You can be free of this weight. You can feel whole again.
Consider being trained as a Merciful Companion — lay women and men who journey with those healing from the effects of abortion.
Merciful Companions are carefully trained and supported by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Most of the accompaniment of those in need takes place through life-changing phone conversations.
'Training dates are available throughout the year. There is a special need for men and bilingual speakers to participate in this ministry as well.
The time commitment is not great, but the healing that can be provided to those in need is immense.
If you feel called to share Christ’s mercy and help those suffering from a past abortion find hope and healing, please contact Jeanette Seneviratne at [email protected].
Project Rachel is a ministry of the Catholic Church in the U.S. to those who have been involved in abortion. It is a diocesan-based network of specially trained priests, religious, counselors, and laypersons who provide a team response of care for those suffering in the aftermath of abortion.
In addition to referring for Sacramental Reconciliation, the ministry provides an integrated network of services, including pastoral counseling, support groups, retreats, and referrals to licensed mental health professionals.
If you or someone you know is suffering after abortion, confidential, non-judgmental help is available from Project Rachel Ministry. Visit the "Find Help" map on HopeAfterAbortion.org to find the nearest diocesan ministry. Spanish speakers may visit EsperanzaPosAborto.org.
It is open to all . . . people of all faiths or no faith.
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