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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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.
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.
U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman Asks for “Radical Solidarity” with Mothers in Respect Life Month Statement
Since 1973, the Catholic Church in the United States has observed October as “Respect Life Month.” This year, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Pro-Life Activities invites Catholics to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Respect Life Month by embracing “radical solidarity” with women facing difficult or challenging pregnancies.
Read Bishop Burbidge’s full statement, “Living Radical Solidarity” here.
Diocesan Respect Life Sunday Mass
Please join Bishop Salvatore Matano and the Diocesan family to celebrate the beginning of the Respect Life Month in October in a Mass on Sunday, October 1 @ 11:15am at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Invite others to join us in prayer as we pray that all, in God’s love and compassionate love, choose life. View the invitation flyer for more details.
After Roe: Becoming a Strong Pro-Life Advocate
On October 17 @ St. Mark’s Church you are invited to please join the parish community of St. Mark’s Church for a presentation by Fr. Jim Hewes, recognized and respected advocate for the Gospel of Life in the Diocese of Rochester. For more information please view the flyer invitation.
Statement from the Chairman of the USCCB Pro-Life Committee on the Anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
June 24, 2023, marks the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v.
Jackson Women’s Health Organization, and we have much to celebrate! Read the statement here.
NYSCC Opposition to SUNY and CUNY Abortion Pill Bill
Click here to read the Memorandum of Opposition, and call your representative!
Holy Hour for Life January 19th
On January 19, 2023, in solidarity with bishops around the country, Bishop Matano will preside at a Holy Hour for Life at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 296 Flower City Park, Rochester, NY 14615, as a part of the nationwide observance of the Vigil for Life during January 19 – 20. Please join us at 7 pm!
