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Many different kinds of problems, losses, and sufferings affect us all. The Catholic Church is here to assist you with referrals to faith-based support. Click on the links below for more information.
Project Rachel: Post-Abortion Healing and Reconciliation
Local helpline: (508)791-HOPE (4673); email: projectrachel@worcesterdiocese.org
Web: www.hopeafterabortion.com
On-Line Retreat for Adult Children of Divorce
Life-Giving Wounds is a Catholic ministry whose mission is to help young adults and adults with divorced and separated parents give voice to their pain and find deep spiritual healing. They will offer an online retreat on Thursday evenings from October 1 – Nov. 12, 2020. For retreat details visit www.lifegivingwounds.org/onlineretreat.
Miscarriage, Stillbirth, Early Loss
Catholic Miscarriage Support
Article: "When Christmas Hurts: Coping for Those Who Have Lost a Child"
Elizabeth Ministry International
Infertility and Health Concerns
Article: What are Catholics who struggle with infertility to do?Life-Giving Love in an Age of Technology (USCCB, 2009)
Read the full text of the document here
Order copies of the brochure from USCCB Publishing
Contact the Office of Marriage and Family at 508-929-4311 or email aledoux@worcesterdiocese.org for referrals to local medical professionals specializing in the Catholic approach to Restorative Reproductive Medicine.
Additional information coming soon!
Marriage Support
Retrouvaille - Help for Troubled Marriages
Pastoral Solutions Institute
The Alexander House
Institute for Marital Healing
For referrals to local counselors please contact the Office of Marriage and Family at 508-929-4311.
Bioethical Issues and End-of Life Concerns: Visit our Respect Life page
National Catholic Council on Addictions
Pornography AddictionArea support groups:
BEREAVEMENT:
The Pieta Support Group for Bereaved Parents of St. George’s Parish For more information contact Terry Gentile 508- 425-6981 or Sue Stevens 508-852-4887. Learn more about the Pieta ministry at https://saintgeorgesparish.org/pieta.North County Support Group for Loss of an Infant
A Place in our Hearts: A Parent Support Group for Pregnancy and Infant Loss is sponsored by HealthAlliance Hospital, Leominster. For more information, please call the Pastoral Care Department at (978) 466-2195.