Project Rachel Ministries
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Post-Abortion Care
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Without a doubt, abortion is one of the most traumatic experiences a person can have. The pain of loss is often buried initially, but may be manifested by dysfunctional relationships, depression, and emotional or spiritual problems.
If you are struggling with guilt, depression, regret, anger, or other difficult emotions after an abortion, you are not alone.
Project Rachel is a post-abortion ministry of the Diocese of Fargo. This ministry offers hope and healing for all those who suffer from the spiritual and emotional pain of abortion and its aftermath. If you are hurting, know that your church cares and understands. God is loving and forgiving, and in His name the Church reaches out to you with compassion and concern. Project Rachel ministers and counsels individuals of all religions.
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A Message from St. John Paul II
“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 even shattering experience. The wound in your heart may not yet have healed. Certainly what happened was and remains terribly wrong. But do not give in to discouragement and do not lose hope. Try rather to understand what happened and face it honestly. 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. You will come to understand that nothing is definitely lost and your will be able to ask forgiveness from your child, who is now living with the Lord.”
– Pope John Paul II, 1995, Gospel of Life, no. 99
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An Invitation from Bishop Folda
In a letter dated Divine Mercy Sunday 2016, Bishop Folda extended an invitation to those suffering in the aftermath of abortion to begin their journey of healing.
Come to God who is MERCY and LOVE
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- Upcoming Retreats & Resources -
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Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat
Rachel’s Vineyard is a weekend retreat that addresses the spiritual and emotional wounds of abortion. The time away from the daily pressures of work and family allows a person to enter deeply into the grieving process and identify all the ways the abortion experience may have affected you.
The next Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat within the Diocese of Fargo will take place November 20-22, 2026 at a confidential location.
For more information and to register call:
Sherry 701-520-1229 or e-mail [email protected]All calls and e-mails are confidential.
Downloaded the poster (a printable PDF document):
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Project Rachel National Listing
For a national listing of Project Rachel Ministries visit Hope After Abortion, which offers background information on abortion’s aftermath and Project Rachel, as well as resources and diocesan contact information.
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Healing Resources
After Abortion is the web’s most complete source of information on the after effects of abortion and post-abortion healing, and it has information on post-abortion syndrome. They have over 500 links to thousands of pages of original research, testimonies, articles, and resources.
Most of these are drawn from articles and books published by the Elliot Institute, one of the nation’s leading authorities on post-abortion issues.
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“Rachel mourns her children; she refuses to be consoled because her children are no more. Thus says the Lord: ‘Cease your cries of mourning... wipe the treat from your eyes. sorrow you have shown shall have its reward. There is hope for your future.’”
– Jeremiah 31:15-17Come to God who is MERCY and LOVE
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