One of Ruth’s visions was to establish a home for pregnant women in Worcester. She died before seeing her vision come to life.
After her death, a group of Ruth’s friends—social service providers and pro-life advocates—came together to found Visitation House. Since opening its doors in 2005, Visitation House has welcomed over 300 women and their children.
Visitation House
One of Ruth’s visions was to establish a home for pregnant women in Worcester. She died before seeing her vision come to life.
After her death, a group of Ruth’s friends—social service providers and pro-life advocates—came together to found Visitation House. Since opening its doors in 2005, Visitation House has welcomed over 300 women and their children.
Read Ruth's Story
This book presents the life and witness of Ruth Pakaluk through a combination of personal reflection and her own words.
Ruth’s inspiring story is told primarily through her humorous, sparkling, and insightful letters, in which her realistic cheerfulness shines. A biographical overview by her husband fills in important details about her life, and a collection of her talks on abortion, faith, and being a Catholic wife and mother conclude the volume.
Together, these elements offer a portrait of a woman whose faith was lived in the ordinary realities of family life, conviction, and daily perseverance.