Group healing events

Day of prayer and healing:

The abortion recovery retreats are confidential group healing events open to any woman who has experienced abortion trauma and grief. Led by a specially trained team, they are held on a Saturday in a private and peaceful setting. During the day, there is an opportunity to hear from a past participant, and additional testimonies from those attending the retreat. In addition, there is time after lunch for more sharing, prayer, quiet reflection and Mass.

Upcoming Retreat Dates:

  • Saturday, February 10, 2024 (in English and in Spanish)

  • Saturday, April 6, 2024 (in English and in Spanish)

  • Saturday, June 1, 2024 (in English and in Spanish)

  • Saturday, September 28, 2024 (in English and in Spanish)

    Donation for the estimated cost of Day of Prayer and Healing: $50

For more information or to register, please call 703-841-2504, or email us at: info@helpafterabortion.org


AfterCare mornings of reflection

These gatherings are open to women who have gone on a Day of Prayer and Healing. They are based on need and interest and provide opportunities to continue on the journey of healing with the help of a community of other women who have experienced abortion loss.

Upcoming Gatherings:

  • Beginning of the year (late January or early February)

  • Mother’s Day (May)

  • Summer (July)

  • Advent

For more information or to register, please call 703-841-2504, or email us at: info@helpafterabortion.org

Annual silent retreat:

This annual weekend retreat is for women who have attended a Day of Prayer and Healing or participated in a group healing program by a post-abortion healing ministry. The retreat is designed to help you navigate the struggles that you may be facing after abortion, and to provide you support in deepening your spiritual life and relationship with God.

Upcoming dates:

  • Friday, November 3, 2023 to Sunday, November 5, 2023

    Donation for the estimated cost of retreat: $300

*Please note that, in order to safeguard confidentiality, we will only disclose the location after you’ve fully registered for the event.

For more information or to register, please call 703-841-2504, or email us at: info@helpafterabortion.org