Loss of a Child
Loss of life is always painful, especially if the
life is that of a child. No matter what the reason for the loss of life,
miscarriage, abortion, illness or accidental death, losing a child changes the
heart of those who knew, loved and shared life with the deceased.
Special care is available for those who are facing the grief and
hollowness of the loss of a child. The following resources are available for you
and your loved ones as you seek to find healing in the midst of loss, confusion
and pain.
Local Resources St. Mary's
Hospital 170 Buffalo Avenue Brooklyn, N.Y. 11213 (718)
221-3363 Sister. Carmelita Shaughnessy/ pastoral care-neonatal
loss
St. Adalbert Bereavement Support Group 52-29 83rd
Street Elmhurst, N.Y. 11373 (718) 429- 2005 Provides special groups for
those grieving "Lost Miracles, Still births, and miscarriages."
Elizabeth Ministry Good Shepherd Parish 1950 Batchelder
Street Brooklyn, NY 11229 (718) 998-2800 A parish based ministry that
empowers women to relate to one another in the spirit of Mary and Elizabeth.
This woman-to-woman ministry celebrates new life when a child is born or adopted
and shares the grief when infertility, miscarriage and/or infant death occurs.
Project Rachel (718) 229-8001 ext 344 A post abortion-
reconciliation program. Project Rachel is a sensitive and confidential
experience for Catholics* leading to the sacrament of reconciliation. Project
Rachel presents a way to receive the healing grace of God, in the spirit of the
Catholic Church. In a caring and hopeful context, it allows movement towards
reconciliation, with self, the unborn child, the family, the church, and
God.
*Non Catholics can also participate in the healing process and be
referred to a Minister or Rabbi who will help in the journey to achieve inner
healing and peace.
Rachel's Vineyard Retreat This weekend
retreat is an opportunity for healing from the pain of abortion. Women who are
suffering from the pain of abortion will come together in a mutually supportive
environment to begin their journey of healing and wholeness. For dates and
locations see the schedule of events.
