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Pastoral Care
"Only the love of God can renew the heart of man, and only if cured at heartcan paralyzed humanity once again arise and walk."
~ Pope Benedict XVI
"Pastoral care encompasses a broad range of services provided with competence, compassion, and dignity. It includes spiritual assistance and essential material help, and may include supplementary services beyond those available in the community. Providing pastoral care to those in need is a primary way that the Church expresses its love for all God's children."
~ USCCB Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities
PROJECT RACHELProject Rachel is the Catholic Church’s ministry of healing and reconciliation to those who have been wounded by abortion. For safe and confidential assistance, call (508) 791-HOPE(4673) or email [email protected]. More detailed information is available by clicking here.
PREGNANCY HELP
Helping women facing crisis pregnancies to CHOOSE LIFE is an important part of the call to build a culture of life. The following area agencies can provide information about assistance and services available for pregnant women and those who care for them, as well as information on how to donate baby items and volunteer opportunities:
Problem Pregnancy of Worcester1-888-310-7217495 Pleasant St.Worcester, MA 01602Visitation House(508) 798-8002119 Endicott St.Worcester, MA 01610How we approach end of life issues says much about how we view the meaning and ultimate destiny of life. When preparing for the future or facing critical decisions, the teachings of the Church are a great source of help and comfort.
To download a copy of the Health Care Proxy form, click here. If you would like a printed Health Care Proxy form mailed to you (all on one sheet so that it cannot be separated accidentally) please email [email protected] in the Respect Life Office with your full mailing address.
For assistance when someone is hospitalized, contact the hospital’s Catholic chaplain in the Department of Pastoral Care, or your parish priest.To learn more about what the Church teaches about issues such as assisted nutrition and hydration, euthanasia, assisted suicide, etc., please see the Life Issues section of our education page for additional information and links.
SPECIAL QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS
For individual questions about special issues in the areas of life issues, bioethics, and the moral teachings of the Church, please contact the Respect Life Office at 508-929-4311 or email [email protected]
The Respect Life Office provides educational presentations for parishes, schools, or other groups, on life issues topics. Please contact us anytime to learn more or to schedule a presentation for your group!
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Respect Life Office - Diocese of Worcester
Mrs. Allison LeDoux, Director
508-929-4311
[email protected].