Pro-Life Center Closed...Where to next?

One of my readers wrote the following to me:

Some very distressing news, the Archdiocese closed their ONLY ProLife Center. Yes, Birthing and Care Center of College Park was closed on July 1. The remaining staff was moved to the Archdiocene Pstoral Center in Hyattsville. This is hardly a replacement for the convience, warmth and excellence of the College Park location. This is a terrible blow for Prolife advocates and the Side Walk Counselors. There is no longer an accessable Catholic Walk-In Center that offers birthing and care alternatives to conter act the Abortion propaganda machine.Project Rachel(post-abortion counseling) was also at this Center, which was a wonderful combination of services. Project Rachel has also been moved to the Hyattsville location. Supposedly the Archdiocese wants to move these program to individual parishes. But, really? We had a Center with professionals who performed outstanding, confidental services to a very needy population. Birthing and Care Center, RIP. And I bet you didn't see this in the Catholic Standard.

This was the first that I have heard of this and therefore, I did write to the Archdiocese of Washington DC (communications@adw.org) asking for a comment. As of this writing, I have not recieved any reply. Should I receive one, I will keep you posted.

On the Washington DC Metro..

The other day, I got on the DC Metro (the equivalent of a subway) and sat down. When I looked up, I saw the following advertisement from Project Rachael about their Hope After Abortion program.

I watched as the people got on the car that I was in. Most did not even look, burying their heads in their papers, books or listening to their iPods. A few looked but I could not make out any reaction.

Have you seen it? What did you think? Let me know.

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From the Hope After Abortion website...

Some women,on their own or with professional help, are able to get beyond their grief, and find a measure of peace after abortion.

But other women continue to feel isolated and alone in their sadness, regret, anger and self-recrimination.

For over 16 years, women and men have been coming to Project Rachel, the post-abortion ministry of the Catholic Church, for help in healing their emotional and spiritual wounds. The priests and counselors in the Project Rachel network understand the pain and loss that follow abortion. They have led thousands of grieving women and men from despair to hope and peace.

Project Rachel has trained priests and professional counselors who can help you to heal spiritually and emotionally, no matter what faith tradition is yours.


If you are hurting because of abortion, we invite you to begin this journey. Call your local Project Rachel or similar ministry. If the number is not listed in the phone book, call the diocesan chancery (usually listed under 'Catholic Diocese of _______' or use directory assistance). In the Washington, D.C./Baltimore/ Northern Virginia areas, call 888.456.HOPE. For assistance elsewhere, refer to the national map showing all Project Rachel locations or call the National Office of Post-Abortion Reconciliation and Healing at 800.5WE.CARE.

UPDATE/CORRECTION (Dated March 15, 2009): A reader pointed out to me that this is Project Rachel and not Project Gabriel. I have corrected it above but also need to thank her for pointing out my error.