About

Reclaiming Our Children, or ROC, was formed and incorporated in 2001 as the lay apostolate of the “Entering Canaan” ministry .

Mission statement:

“We as the mothers and fathers of aborted children, do dedicate ourselves to Reclaiming Our Children. We are a voice to the truth for our children and for the millions of women and men still suffering the pain of abortion in silence.”

Theresa’s Bonopartis reflection on “Reclaiming Our Children & Healing”.

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Theresa Bonopartis is the co-developer with The Sisters of Life of “Entering Canaan – a Sacramental Journey to an Inheritance of Mercy”, a post abortion ministry for women published by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, which consists of day retreats, weekends, monthly gatherings and special retreats. In addition to the women’s ministry, she also developed, with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, specialized days for men, siblings of aborted babies, and those who aborted as a result of an diagnosis.

Having experienced abortion herself, her journey of healing has inspired many works across the country and the world, including “An Afternoon of Prayerful Remembrance and Intercession“, a prayer service she developed with the Family Life Office of New York, which has been televised by EWTN and conducted by many diocese across the country.

Theresa’s articles on healing can be found in many publications including, Mind & Spirit, Aleteia, Catholic Online, Catholic Exchange, The Federalist, and National Catholic Register. Theresa also authored a book of meditations, “A Journey to Healing Through Divine Mercy”, to assist those suffering from abortion on their healing journey published by Marian Press This book of meditations assists those through reflections on real issues faced in the healing journey.

In June 2002, Theresa was the recipient of the 2nd Annual John Cardinal O’Connor Award for her work with those who are post abortive. She currently serves on the Advisory Board of Be Not Afraid, a ministry for those who have received an adverse pregnancy diagnosis.

Her great devotion to Divine Mercy, which was instrumental in her own healing journey, and Our Lady of Czestochowa, patroness of all her work, is the inspiration for all she does.

Theresa currently blogs at www.reclaimingourchildren.org

Jesus we trust in You!
Our Lady of Czestochowa, pray for us!