The University of Notre Dame announced Sunday that Vicki Thorn will receive the 2020 Notre Dame Evangelium Vitae Medal in recognition of her pro-life efforts. Thorn, founder of Project Rachel and executive director of the National Office of Post-Abortion Reconciliation and Healing, will receive the award at an April 25, 2020 banquet and Mass. The Read more
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Help after abortion for South Auckland women
Tuesday, August 4th, 2015Living in Colour, an eight-week recovery programme, is soon to begin in South Auckland. It’s designed to heal emotional fallout that can surface months, years or even decades after an abortion South Auckland programme organiser Pauline Louden says it’s grief support because many women suffer from a sense of loss, numbness or sadness after their Read more
Thirty years of Project Rachel
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014
In the wake of the Roe v. Wade ruling of the Supreme Court in 1973, it became clear to those in pro-life work that some sort of ministry was required to help women suffering from the far-reaching ramifications of legalized abortion. Thirty years ago this week, Vicki Thorn launched Project Rachel to meet that need. Read more
A source of comfort for those affected by the trauma of abortion
Friday, June 3rd, 2011
“Millions of men and women have experienced abortion loss across the world,” says Vicki Thorn. “When they are ready to heal the wound, the Church needs to be there.” “The faith community needs to be a “prophetic voice” heralding the sanctity of life, as well as a source of comfort for those affected by the Read more