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Archive (Advocacy and Education)

  • Bishops of NYS Release Updated Booklet on End-of-Life Decision Making
      View news release statement from NYS Catholic Conference. Click here for digital download of revised and updated booklet.
  • Suicide Assistance or Suicide Prevention? Lessons from Canada on Opposing Euthanasia in NYS
    As you may know, just a few days ago (4/22) the New York State Assembly announced that it would be taking up the Medical Aid in Dying Act (the title of the A136/S138 piece of legislation), which would legalize assisted suicide across the State. This would be a great tragedy; as our late Holy Father ...
  • Elizabeth Ministry Mass of Healing
    ** Click flyer to view and download.
  • USCCB Subcommittee Chairmen Response to IVF Executive Order
    Bishop Thomas, chairman of the USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities, and Bishop Barron, Chairman of the Committee for Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth, responded to the Executive Order calling for policies to make in vitro fertilization (IVF) les costly and more available. Read statement. Learn more: Church Teaching on Reproductive Technology
  • A statement of the Catholic Bishops of New York State
    “Proposal 1: A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing“ (September 5, 2024) A statement from  His Eminence Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York; Most Rev. Edward B. Scharfenberger, Bishop of Albany; Most Rev. Robert J. Brennan, Bishop of Brooklyn; Most Rev. Michael W. Fisher, Bishop of Buffalo; Most Rev. Terry R. LaValley, Bishop of Ogdensburg; Most ...
  • Vote ‘NO’ on Prop 1 – ERA Amendment
    NYS Catholic Conference Urges ‘NO’ Vote on Prop 1 This Fall Learn how you can help: LifeROC – ERA
  • USCCB Statement on 2nd Year Anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
    June 24, 2024, marks the two-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, that brought an end to the nearly fifty-year reign of Roe v. Wade and national abortion on demand. Pro-Life Committee Chairman, Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington, shares this statement available in both English & Spanish.
  • Letter to Senate opposing the IVF Protection Act
    On June 7, 2024, The Most Reverend Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, Chairman of the USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities and The Most Reverend Bishop Robert Barron of Winona-Rochester, Chairman of the USCCB Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family Life, and Youth, have sent a letter to the Senate in Washington, DC opposing the IVF ...
  • New Vatican document “Dignitas Infinita” on Human Dignity
    On April 8th, 2024, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith made a declaration “Dignitas Infinita” on Human Dignity.
  • St. Leo’s Catholic Moms Group Presents…
    St. Leo the Great Parish in Hilton, NY is hosting a talk by Pro-Life speaker and Abortion Survivor, Alexandra Andrews on Thursday, April 11 at 6:45pm. See flyer
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    Department of Pastoral Services
    Office of Life Issues
    1150 Buffalo Road
    Rochester, New York 14624

     

    Life Issues & Cultural Ministries

    Elizabeth M. Johnston, Coordinator
    (585) 328-3228, ext. 1278
    [email protected]

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    • NEED SUPPORT?
      • CRISIS INTERVENTION
      • FERTILITY CARE
      • HEALING MINISTRY
      • NEW PARENT AND FAMILY LIFE
      • POST ABORTION HEALING
      • PRAYERS
      • PREGNANCY SUPPORT
      • SPECIAL NEEDS
      • WALKING WITH MOMS IN NEED
    • ABOUT
      • UPCOMING EVENTS
      • VIRTUAL HEALTH FAIR/FERIA DE SALUD VIRTUAL
    • RESPECT LIFE PROGRAMS
      • ADVOCACY & EDUCATION
      • AGAINST RACISM
      • RESPECT LIFE ACTION GUIDES
      • RESPECT LIFE MONTH
    • CONTACT