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.
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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 Protection Act.
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
STATIONS OF THE CROSS IN REPARATION FOR ABORTION 2024
*NEW LOCATION* Join in prayer to bring an end to abortion at the Good Friday Prayer Service and Procession of the Stations of the Cross in Reparation for Abortion this Friday, March 29, 2024. The prayer service begins at 9:00 a.m. at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini at Corpus Christi Church, 864 E. Main St., Rochester, 14605. Following the half an hour service is the procession in prayer with the Stations of the Cross and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy leading to PLANNED PARENTHOOD (114 University Ave., Rochester, 14605). This is a peaceful, prayerful, and lawful public expression of our faith in Jesus Christ. For more information contact Rick Paoletti at (585) 489-9555. Event flyer.
Tell Congress! Tiny preborn lives are at stake – Take action!
New proposals in Congress threaten human life, the family, and religious freedom. Read more and take action.
Pro-Life Chair Responds to IVF Issues
Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington, chair of the USCCB’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities, spoke about the gift of life in response to the growing attention to assisted reproductive technologies. Read his full statement here.
In Vitro Fertilization: The Human Cost
USCCB IS CALLING FOR A NATIONWIDE INVITATION TO PRAYER BEGINNING MARCH 25
The USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities is inviting Catholics to join a Nationwide Invitation to Prayer for a focused effort for the end of abortion and for the protection of women and preborn children, to St. Joseph, Defender of Life beginning on March 25.
On March 26, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case that has the potential to make a major impact in the widespread accessibility of chemical abortion (abortion pills). Chemical abortions are now the most common form of abortion in the United States.
Read more about is Invitation to Prayer and share it with others:
- Media Advisory Invitation: https://www.usccb.org/resources/nationwide-invitation-to-prayer.pdf
- Read for more background information: https://www.usccb.org/prolife/nationwide-invitation-prayer
- English and Spanish link to the St. Joseph, Defender of Life prayer card: https://www.usccb.org/resources/prayer-st-joseph-defender-life
- Insert with more information about Chemical Abortion Pills: https://www.usccb.org/resources/chemical_abortion_q&a_2.2024_0.pdf
Mass of Healing for Miscarriage and Infant Loss – Elizabeth Ministry
The Church provides a means for mourning and support through the Liturgy of the Most Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Parents and siblings, grandparents, family members and friends are all welcome to attend this Mass in remembrance of their child(ren). Invitation flyer.
