“The new evangelization calls for followers of Christ who are unconditionally pro-life: who will proclaim, celebrate and serve the Gospel of life in every situation.” – John Paul II

Gabriel's Call recruits and trains volunteers from parishes to work with women and families facing problem pregnancies, delivering a message of hope and support.The message is a profound commitment, not only to the unborn, but also to their mothers.

Gabriel's Call is available in English and Spanish. Please know that there is an application process for Gabriel’s Angels volunteers.

• The expectant mother receives information about the Gabriel from a friend, neighbor, community organization, or parish member and calls the Respect Life Office, where help is available in English and Spanish.

• The Respect Life Office briefly interviews the mother to assess her needs, assuring her that all information she provides is completely confidential.

• The mother is referred to a Gabriel location most convenient to her where the local Gabriel Angel  coordinator meets with her to complete the intake information, obtain her signature to continue advocacy, and determine the support services she needs.

• The local Gabriel  coordinator, with the help of the Respect Life Office, determines whether the mother has other needs that could involve the pastor, the parish community, and other non-diocesan agencies.

• A Gabriel Angel volunteer begins working with the mother to meet her needs.

Chancery-Office of Life & Family
One Cathedral Square, Providence
Monday through Friday (hours vary)
Walk-ins and by appointment: 401-421-7833 ext. 218 or 225

Diocesan Social Outreach Ctr./All Saints Church
323 Rathbun St., Woonsocket
Monday/Wednesday 9am-4pm
Services in English/Spanish
Please call for an appointment: 401-762-2849
Or call main office: 401-421-7833, ext. 218

Scalabrini-Dukcevich Center
300 Laurel Hill Ave, Providence
Tuesday 1 to 3pm; Wednesday 9:30 to 11:30am
Services in English & Spanish
Walk-in or call main office: 401-421-7833, ext. 218

Gabriel at St. Mary of the Bay
645 Main St., Warren
Call Barbara or Ann: 401-245-7000
Or call main office: 401-421-7833 ext. 218

Gabriel at Jesus Saviour Church
1 Vernon St. Newport
Tuesday/Thursday 9am to 12noon by appointment
Please call: 401-278-4508

Please note: for those who live in South County/West Warwick, call main line for information on the nearest Social Ministry location.

The Elizabeth Ministry is a parish-based outreach that offers “woman to woman” support during all aspects of childbearing (Pregnancy, Celebration of Birth, Infant or Child Crisis, Miscarriage, Infant or Child Death, Fertility and Infertility, Adoption, Family Support, Prayer Support & Grandparent Support) to women in special times of motherhood. Elizabeth Ministers are women from various parishes willing to share their own stories and experiences. This program is a parish’s response to needs of women experiencing the  the joys and challenges during the child rearing years. The program is grounded in scripture in the relationship between the Blessed Virgin Mary and her cousin Elizabeth (the Visitation passage).

The purpose of the ministry is to affirm, support, encourage and assist women in response to their needs during the childbearing years.

Through Elizabeth Ministry, women become mentors to other women in the parish, offering companionship, encouragement, prayers and understanding in personal visits and telephone contacts.

These activities allow parishes to:

• Provide reassurance and encouragement to women who are pregnant or caring for a newborn.

• Offer support to women who are dealing with infertility or a childless lifestyle.

• Reach out to women who experience a miscarriage or infant or child death.

• Celebrate birth with parents and families.

• Respond at times of infant and child crisis.

• Offer support and encouragement to grandparents during their child’s childbearing years.

• Empower women to relate to each other in a spirit of inclusiveness and sisterhood.

• Welcome young families into the church community.

There is a “new kind of crisis pregnancy” which occurs when parents are informed that their unborn baby has a medical problem or a disability by way of a prenatal diagnosis.  ‘My Child…My Gift’ is a Catholic peer ministry focused on providing comprehensive and compassionate support for families experiencing such a challenge who choose to carry their unborn child to term.

Trained peer ministers and volunteers are available.  They support parents by journeying with them from the diagnosis, through the pregnancy and birth, and through whatever lies beyond for a period of one year.