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    "Only the love of God can renew the heart of man, and only if cured at heart
    can 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 RACHEL

    Project 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 Worcester
    1-888-310-7217
    495 Pleasant St.
    Worcester, MA 01602
     
    Visitation House
    (508) 798-8002
    119 Endicott St.
    Worcester, MA 01610
    www.visitationhouse.org



    END-OF-LIFE CARE

    How 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]
     
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