The Women’s Ministry Network (WMN) is a coalition of women’s ministries and groups offering support and coordination among activities so that women parishioners will grow in their Catholic faith and in their love and service to one another and to our church.

The Network provides a forum for discussion and coordination among its members; identifies the needs of the parish and women parishioners, and plans and supports activities that address those interests and that increase women’s participation in church activities. WMN activities include monthly meetings, retreats, and a combination of religious and social gatherings.

If you are interested in joining us or need more information, please contact Ann Donnelly at WMN@hspalmyra.com.

 

 

 

 

About Lourdeshouse Maternity Services

Facing an unplanned pregnancy is a frightening and lonely experience.
Lourdeshouse, located in Harrisburg, is the only facility that provides specialized,
comprehensive maternity care and residential services to women in need in South
Central Pennsylvania.
The 16-bedroom facility houses up to 16 residents at a time. Our clients are typically
single women who have no family support, including homeless women or women
coming out of prison.
The program closely monitors medical care and nutrition to ensure a healthy mother and
child. Through counseling and case work services, women are helped through
pregnancy and learn how to care for their family.
Women can stay at Lourdeshouse throughout the term of their pregnancy and up to six
months after the birth. Mothers and infants continue to receive support through the
baby’s first year.
Lourdeshouse provides alternatives to women considering abortion by offering
counseling and support services.
Program Services
• Housing
• Intensive case management to address barriers to self-sufficiency
• Childbirth education
• Parenting classes
• Hot, nutritious meals provided on site

• Access to other Catholic Charities services such as free, licensed
outpatient counseling and adoption services for those unable to care
for their babies
• Transportation to pre-natal and post-delivery medical appointments
• Aftercare
• Pantry items for people in the community with children twelve months
or younger

Services at Lourdeshouse are offered at no charge to the client.