Navigating an Unplanned Pregnancy Is Overwhelming

Catholic Charities of Philadelphia

Beautiful Beginnings, the Cenacle at Padre Pio Center, and Guiding Star Ministries are all part of Catholic Charities of Philadelphia and work together to support women and families.

Beautiful Beginnings

Parent-led support groups, pregnancy testing, counseling, parenting classes, community baby showers, diapers, and baby supplies.

Phone: 610‑876‑7101 | 215‑724‑8550
Location: Chester Family Services, 130 E. 7th St., Chester, PA

Cenacle at Padre Pio Center

Pregnancy options counseling, ultrasounds, women’s health care, education, food and diaper pantries.

Phone: 215‑288‑3081
Location: 1527 Church St., Philadelphia, PA

Guiding Star Ministries

A residential program offering safe housing, counseling, parenting classes, and benefit assistance.

Phone: 215‑924‑2876

Additional Local Resources

Mother’s Home (Darby)

Shelter for pregnant women and mothers through the first months after birth.

Phone: 610-583‑4663
Location: 51 N. MacDade Blvd | Darby, PA 19023

A Baby’s Breath

Pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, counseling, and housing support. p>Phone: 484-580‑6436
Location: 121 N. Wayne Ave., #102 | Wayne, PA 19087

Legacy of Life

Pro‑life counseling, life skills coaching, and advocacy support.

Phone: 610-933-0509
Location: 25 S. Main St. #217 | Yardley, PA 19067

Genesis Women’s Clinic

Pregnancy testing, STD testing, ultrasounds, and advocacy.

Phone: 215-788‑4051
Location: 1220 Valley Forge Rd. #8, Phoenixville, PA 19460 OR

Phone: 610-970‑8089
Location: 888 E. High Street | Pottstown, PA 19464

Amnion Pregnancy Medical Care Center

Free medical pregnancy services and ultrasounds.

Phone: 610-622‑9957
Location: 2251 Garrett Rd | Drexel Hill, PA 19026

Sisters of Life

Emotional, practical, and spiritual accompaniment for pregnant women.

Phone: 267-831‑3100
Location: St. Malachy’s Convent | 1413 N 11th Street | Philadelphia, PA. 19122

Prayers for Mothers and Children

Prayer for Pregnant Mothers
O Blessed Mother, you received the good news of the incarnation of Christ, your Son, with faith and trust. Grant your protection to all pregnant mothers facing difficulties. Guide us as we strive to make our parish communities places of welcome and assistance for mothers in need. Help us become instruments of God’s love and compassion. Mary, Mother of the Church, graciously help us build a culture of life and a civilization of love, together with all people of good will, to the praise and glory of God, the Creator and lover of life. Amen.

Two Intercessions for mothers and children in need
For all expectant mothers, that as they await the birth of their children, they may experience tranquility and good health, and safely deliver their children, we pray to the Lord. For children who are unwanted, unloved, abandoned, or abused, that the Lord may inspire his people with compassion and courage to protect and care for them, we pray to the Lord.

Prayer of Blessing
God, author of all life, bless, we pray, this unborn child; give constant protection and grant a healthy birth that is the sign of our rebirth one day into the eternal rejoicing of heaven. Lord, who have brought to this woman the wondrous joy of motherhood, grant her comfort in all anxiety and make her determined to lead her child along the ways of salvation.

Psalm 139: “For you formed my inmost being; you knit me in my mother’s womb. I praise you, because I am wonderfully made; wonderful are your works! My very self you know. My bones are not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, fashioned in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw me unformed; in your book all are written down; my days were shaped, before one came to be. How weighty to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them!”

Contact the Parish

For additional information, parish support, or to speak with someone locally, please contact St. John Fisher Parish.

St. John Fisher Roman Catholic Church
4225 Chichester Ave., Boothwyn, PA 19061
610‑485‑0441

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