“Project Rachel 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.”-USCCB


​YOU ARE HERE FOR A REASON. 

                         WHAT IS THAT REASON? 
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​                                         AND WHAT IS THE NEXT STEP?
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Listen to the Diocese of Evansville Project Rachel radio spot
CONFIDENTIAL HELP AFTER ABORTION
(812) 483-7812
OR email
projectrachel@evdio.org

CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION
ALL INQUIRIES ARE CONFIDENTIAL
A MINISTRY OF THE DIOCESE OF EVANSVILLE

    Would you like one of our trained Project Rachel staff to reach out to you?  

Rachel's Vineyard

Rachel's Vineyard is a safe place to renew, rebuild and redeem hearts broken by abortion. Weekend retreats offer you a supportive, confidential and non-judgmental environment where women and men can express, release and reconcile painful post-abortive emotions to begin the process of restoration, renewal and healing.
www.rachelsvineyard.org/

Entering Canaan

The Entering Canaan Ministry is a multifaceted program consisting of retreat days, weekend retreats, monthly gathering groups and special retreats. Like the journey of the Israelites to the Promised Land, Entering Canaan accompanies those who are wounded from the pain of abortion to the mercy, forgiveness and love of God, and addresses the spiritual, psychological and emotional aspects of abortion.
www.enteringcanaan.com/home​

GENERAL RESOURCES ON POST ABORTION HEALING:

Web-based healing resources
​@ProjectRachel
Hope After Abortion
The Unchoice
Abortion Changes You
The Elliot Institute
Lumina
PATH
Rachel's Vineyard
Healing Hidden Hurts 

www.HopeAfterAbortion.org and
www.EsperanzaPosAborto.org
 
888-456-HOPE (4673) 
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Books and Brochures

After Abortion: God Offers
Forgiveness, Healing & Hope
English    Spanish

No One Told Me I Could Cry
​by Connie Nikiel

Forgiven and Set Free
​by Linda Cohrane

A Solitary Sorrow
by Terry & Paul Reisser

Her Choice to Heal
by Synda Masse

Men and Abortion:
Finding Healing, Restoring Hope
English

Healing a Father's Heart
by Linda Cochrane &
Kathy Jones

​"The Hollow Men"
Male Grief and Trauma
Following Abortion
English    Spanish
“Do not give in to discouragement and do not lose hope...
If you have not already done so, give yourselves over with humility and trust to repentance.
The Father of mercies is ready to give you his forgiveness and his peace in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.”

-Saint John Paul II, The Gospel of Life

    PROJECT RACHEL
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    Volunteer Application Form
    Catholic Diocese of Evansville
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    Thank you for reaching out to the Diocese of Evansville to volunteer for the Project Rachel Ministry.  We thank you for your time.  Please know that we will reply as soon as possible to discuss your interests.  In the meantime, please begin with prayer that God will bless this ministry in the Diocese. 

    This Information Sheet will only be seen by the Leadership Committee and will remain otherwise CONFIDENTIAL. 

    This application is very thorough because Project Rachel addresses psychologically, physically, and spiritually complex issues in the lives of those who seek this ministry.  We hope you understand and we look forward to speaking with you!​

    If you have any questions, concerns, or comments, need assistance filling out this application, or would like to discuss your answers in person, please reach out to Eric Girten at egirten@evdio.org or call at 812-424-5536.