Project Rachel

Confidential healing and reconciliation for individuals suffering after abortion.

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For many the experience of an abortion is devastating, causing severe and long-term emotional, psychological, and spiritual trauma.  Abortion is often described by women and men as a traumatic loss; as a result, prolonged and unresolved grief and other post-traumatic problems can occur.

 "The Church is aware of the many factors which may have influenced your decision, and she does not doubt that in many cases it was a painful and shattering decision. The wound in your heart may not have yet healed. Certainly what happened remains terribly wrong. But do not give in to discouragement and do not lose hope" 

St. John Paul II,  Evangelium Vitae

The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston offers a network of services to support the needs of those seeking healing. Our team includes trained clergy, mental health professionals and laypersons available to offer support. Healing support services include:

  • Rachel's Vineyard Weekend Retreat
  • Multi-week Support Groups
  • Referrals for individual counseling and spiritual direction

Our next Rachel's Vineyard weekend retreat will be on August 9-11, 2024. 

For more details visit our Events page. 

IF you're interested in individual counseling, spiritual direction or if you just want to talk contact Julie Fritsch Dumalet at (713)741-8728 or email jdumalet@archgh.org.

Retreat Testimonials

"I came out feeling an overwhelming feeling of God's love. Reassurance of God's love and my child's happiness"

"A new light was shed for me. I couldn't have asked for a better retreat"

"The retreat was truly the beginning of my healing"

"Before the retreat I felt very nervous, unsure, scared of the unknown, but after, it opened my eyes up to seeing things differently...I felt...more hopeful"

All program locations and inquiries are strictly confidential.  

Other helpful web pages:

Post-Abortion Healing 

Hope After Abortion 

"How to talk to a friend who's had an abortion"

 

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