Lumina is not only committed to help those suffering from a past abortion by referring them to the resources they need in the form of professional therapists, clergy and ministries, we also provide retreats and reach out and educate through public speaking and trainings.

Theresa Bonopartis Bio

To invite Theresa,or another PA person to speak at your parish, school or event, call:
718-881-8008, or email,
lumina@postabortionhelp.org

Talks:
“Where Mercy Meets Faithfulness” – Personal testimony of Theresa Bonopartis, to the healing mercy of God in her life. Come hear how Mercy Himself, brought her out of despair to a life of joy and grace

A Woman’s Choice – Is abortion always the woman’s choice? What ways does society do women injustice by “safe legal abortion”. A look at the impact physically, psychologically and spiritually. Current news from around the world, do the pro choicer’s really care for women?

Trainings:
 “Reaching Out with Compassion to those in Your Families, Churches and Communities”: Concrete applications in reaching out to those we know are suffering in our communities, churches and families.  Dynamic interaction in learning to be an instrument of Mercy to those we know.

Priest Training: Theresa Bonopartis along with Rev Mariusz Koch, CFR or Rev George Stewart, give an overview of post abortion stress, perceptions of God for those suffering and practical applications for the clergy such as reaching out in homilies, and the Sacrament of reconciliation. 

Clergy and Mental Health: Healing for the Post Abortive Client Conference for Clergy and Mental Health Professionals

 
Reviews:
 “Theresa Bonopartis, a cherished friend and collaborator of the Sisters of Life, and plays an essential role in God's eternal design for this healing mission. …Theresa's generous presence to those suffering, and her witness to the healing power of God's grace make her an eloquent messenger of hope for spiritual healing following abortion.” - Mother Agnes Donovan, SV

I just wanted to send a thank you note to you for your wonderful presentation to the GW Forum on Friday night.  Your story & testimony are encouraging news indeed & the feedback I’ve received was uplifting & hopeful.  Continue to do great things, -Mark S. Princisvalle

Theresa Bonopartis, whose speaking engagements are rightly in demand, is Director of Lumina, Good Counsel Home's post-abortion healing and referral service for women and men. Theresa's moving account of her personal anguish after aborting a son (named Joshua) when she was just a teenager, and her and her family's lifelong journey to healing and recovery was a unique and moving experience for audience members at day's end.. – Hudson Valley Coalition for Life

Theresa has told her story on radio and television, and before an almost countless number of audiences. The Catholic Bishops Conference highlighted her testimony in a nationally distributed mailing on pro-life. Little would she know that the secret tragedy of her abortion would one day be known by so many. Yet, it would not be the shame and guilt of the abortion which would send her out on her mission, but rather her dramatic healing. In short, she tells us, “I was healed by the Divine Mercy of God.” -Fr. Glenn Sudano, CFR

Diocese holds study day on post-abortion healing

 Michael Wojcik - 7/21/2006

MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J. (CNS) -- "No sin is beyond God's mercy," Father Mariusz Koch of Newark, a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal, told 100 church leaders gathered in Mountain Lakes for a study day on post-abortion healing. "All of us can be the first touch of God's mercy. We must be present to (women who have had abortions) with God's compassion and understanding," he said. Father Koch and Theresa Bonopartis, who are involved in post-abortion healing ministry, were among presenters at the study day, held at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Mountain Lakes and sponsored by the Paterson diocesan Office of Respect Life.

Theresa Bonopartis:
Director, Lumina Hope
& Healing after Abortion
Co-developer of Entering Canaan Post Abortion Ministry