The Gabriel Project of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco, California Serving Marin, San Francisco and San Mateo Counties U.S. Bishop’s Conference On November 12, 2002, the thirtieth anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) published a statement in which they asserted: “Our firm conviction as Catholics that life must be protected with the utmost care from the moment of conception has been a part of the Church’s constant witness since the Apostolic age and has inspired millions to defend human life at every stage.” In this same statement the bishops said, “We renew our offer of assistance to anyone considering abortion: If you are overwhelmed by the decisions you face, if you cannot afford medical care, if you are homeless or feel helpless, whatever your needs, we will help you. The Church and her ministries, inspired by the word and example of Jesus Christ, will help you with compassion and without condemnation.” In the USCCB’s Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities, the bishops stated: “Respect for human life compels us to reach out to those with special needs. With the support of the faith community, Catholic organizations and agencies provide pastoral services and care for pregnant women, especially those who are vulnerable to abortion and who would otherwise find it difficult or impossible to obtain high-quality medical care.” After listing a number of programs, the bishops noted that “Parishes are also increasingly providing pregnancy assistance. Such services are sometimes available within the parish; at other times, the parish program links those needing help to local services. Even when pregnancies do not involve particular challenges, encouragement and support should be given to couples who have conceived a child. In a culture that often gives negative messages regarding parenthood, it is important that our parishes celebrate the gift of new life.” They also noted that one of the objectives of the “parish pro-life committee” should be to “develop or adopt, where feasible, a parish-based ministry to pregnant women and their children.” In the USSCB document, A People of Life and a People for Life: An Invitation, The Gabriel Project is listed among a number of suggested programs: “Begin a parish-based ministry to pregnant women and their children. The Gabriel Project, developed in the Diocese of Galveston-Houston, is excellent and is spreading across the nation. Volunteers in the parish are trained to help a woman through her pregnancy – with practical assistance, spiritual and emotional guidance, and help in accessing needed services.” On August 24, 2009, Archbishop George Niederauer highly commended The Gabriel Project to all Pastors and Parochial Vicars of the Archdiocese of San Francisco and asked them to seriously consider this ministry in their parishes. In his letter, the Archbishop stated that The Gabriel Project is a practical, effective way for parishes to reach out to women in difficult pregnancies with real, concrete help. It embodies the practical support that the bishops promise pregnant women. Share this: TwitterFacebook Loading... Home #10 (no title) ***NEWS AND COMMENTARY **Implementing the Project *A Very Special Ministry *An open letter to all Catholics, laity and clergy *First Anniversary of The Gabriel Project of the Archdiocese of San Francisco *Understanding our Icon *Understanding The Gabriel Project A reference for bishops and pastors A teenage mom: “From that moment on, you are a mother” Auxiliary Angel Program Become an Angel Poster Being an Angel Being an Angel in multiple ways (Audio) Being an Angel to Theresa Building a Culture of Life via The Gabriel Project Called to be an Angel Car Decal Facts Catholic Charities CYO Employment Health and Human Services History Housing – San Francisco Legal Maternity Homes and Shelters Memo Archive Our Collaboration Policy Our Message to Moms Parish Flier Plan B – Is it contraception or not? Poster Prayer for Mother and Child Prayer for The Gabriel Project San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone Presents The Gabriel Project Testimony of a pregnant mother whose unborn child is diagnosed with holoprosencephaly. This Page Has Moved This Website Has Moved! U.S Bishops’ Conference U.S. Bishop’s Conference Volunteer Orientation Volunteer Roles Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program Subscribe The Gabriel Project of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco, California syndicates its weblog posts and Comments using a technology called RSS (Real Simple Syndication). You can use a service like Bloglines to get notified when there are new posts to this weblog. Archives October 2013 April 2012 September 2011 January 2011 November 2010 October 2010 September 2010 June 2010 April 2010 March 2010 January 2010 Categories Uncategorized (18) A REFERENCE FOR BISHOPS AND PASTORS The Extraordinary Gabriel Project ARCHBISHOP'S LETTERS To Pastors 1 To Pastors II To Pastors III To Volunteers U.S. Bishops' Conference BRIEF VIDEO Angels, Mom, and Bishop (Fort Worth TX) MENTORING RESOURCES Abortion Pill Reversal American Association of Pro Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists Contraception Dangers of Abortion Fetal Development I Fetal Development II Fetal Development Video: From Conception to Birth Fetal Development Video: Miracle of Life (English) Fetal Development Video: Miracle of Life (Spanish) Hope After Abortion Info for Teens I Info for Teens II Natural Family Planning Natural Family Planning – NaPro Natural Family Planning Online Course Plan B – Is it contraception or not? Postfertilization Effect of Hormonal Emergency Contraception QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ABOUT ABORTION Song: From My Mother's Womb (English) Song: From My Mother's Womb (Spanish) Support information & encouragement for carrying to term with an adverse prenatal diagnosis and support for raising your child with special needs after birth Testimony of a pregnant mother whose unborn child is diagnosed with holoprosencephaly. OUR CLIENT WEBSITE Client Website PROJECT EXTENSION AUXILIARY ANGEL PROGRAM PROJECT INFORMATION RESOURCES Cathy McConn I PROJECT RESOURCES (inquire about ordering) Become an Angel Poster Car Decal Car Decal Facts Church Signs Gabriel Project Brochure Parish Flier Pregnant? Need Help? (En) Pregnant? Need Help? (Sp) Volunteer Signup Form REFERRAL RESOURCES *FIRST PLEASE READ OUR COLLABORATION POLICY *VERY IMPORTANT: DEFEND YOUR MOMS AGAINST PLANNED PARENTHOOD 2-1-1 Bay Area Abortion Pill Reversal Catholic Charities CYO Children & Family Services Domestic Violence Intervention (California) Domestic Violence Intervention (San Mateo Co) Employment Food I San Francisco Food II San Francisco Food III San Mateo Food IV Marin Health and Human Services Helping After Neonatal Death Housing – San Francisco Housing – San Mateo County Immigration Legal Low Income Housing Low Income Housing-Eden Housing Low Income Housing-Mercy Housing Marin County Maternity Homes and Shelters Medi-Cal OBGYNs (Prolife) San Francisco County San Mateo Support information & encouragement for carrying to term with an adverse prenatal diagnosis and support for raising your child with special needs after birth Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program TESTIMONIES *Called to be an Angel* A teenage mom: "From that moment on, you are a mother" Being an Angel Being an Angel in multiple ways (Audio) Being an Angel to Theresa Gabriel Project parish 'angels' watch over troubled mom, families Parish ‘angels’ embrace struggling mom VIDEO: ARCHBISHOP CORDILEONE PRESENTS THE GABRIEL PROJECT ***CLICK HERE TO VIEW*** WHY IMPLEMENT THE GABRIEL PROJECT An open letter to all Catholics, laity and clergy Building a Culture of Life via The Gabriel Project Meta Register Log in XFN WordPress.com Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Follow