Several parishes of the Diocese of Scranton offer grief support on a regular basis.
A Rachel’s Vineyard weekend is an opportunity to examine a person’s abortion experience, identify the ways that the loss has impacted him/her in the past and present, and helps to acknowledge any unresolved feelings that many individuals struggle with after abortion. Because of the emotional numbness and secrecy that often surrounds an abortion experience, conflicting emotions both during and after the event may remain unresolved. These buried feelings can surface later and may be symptoms of post abortion trauma.
Rachel's Vineyard weekends for healing after abortion, a ministry of Priests for Life, are offered throughout the year in locations across the United States and Canada, with additional sites around the world. Our diocese offers a 15-week support group model for Rachel’s Vineyard. For further information visit the diocesan web page or call 800.HOPE4ME.