San Francisco, Calif., Nov 29, 2007 / 10:14 am
The first national conference focusing on the effects of abortion on men opened in San Francisco yesterday.
The Reclaiming Fatherhood Conference, co-sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and the Archdiocese of San Francisco, features experts from a variety of backgrounds and countries. They will cover topics including the healing process for men after an abortion; abortion's effects on men's spirituality; fatherhood and abortion; and why men who have been involved in abortion come for help.
The Milwaukee-based Office of Post-Abortion Reconciliation, headed by Vicki Thorn, organized the conference. It seeks to bring to light the profound effect that abortion has on the fathers whose children are aborted.
Supreme Knight Carl Anderson, The head of the Knights of Columbus explained their support: