Information available at our Catholic Charities page.  Please click here.

From the Pro-Life Secretariat, USCCB: The pandemic has reaffirmed the need for the Church to come alongside and accompany pregnant and parenting mothers facing difficulties, especially in these trying times. To reflect our response to this ongoing obligation, Walking with Moms in Need is no longer using the tagline “A Year of Service” and has an updated logo available on our website. You are asked to use the new logo and the updated title in communications and promotions. Updated resources are coming soon and should be available by March 25. We will continue to provide support and resources to help you better serve mothers in need in your local area. 

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Parishes interested in receiving a free Respect Life Packet may submit their order to Esmeralda Guerrero at [email protected]. Please include your parish name and address. Also include the name, phone number and email address for the main contact if not the pastor or parish secretary.  If you prefer, you can click here to order online. Orders must be placed by 4:00 pm. June 2. 

The focus of this year’s Respect Life materials is Called to Serve Moms in Need. 






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Each October, the Catholic Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month.  We are called to cherish, defend and protect those who are most vulberable, from the beginning of life to its end, and at every point in between. 

The Program  begins a new the first Sunday of October and continues through the following September.  New Materials are designed each year to assist parishes, schools and families celebrete Respect Life Month. 

Resources are now available to help you celebrate Respect Life Month.  Here you can find resources available for print.  Full Action Guide

Catholic education toolkit features suggestions for using the new resources in Catholic educational settings.

Bulletin Announcement for October 3: Today is Respect Life Sunday! Join Catholics nationwide in celebrating Respect Life Month! respectlife.org/celebrate. 

Other Resources:

• Archibishop Naumann's full statement for Respect Life Month. 

• More Information on each timeline event

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Each October during Respect Life Month, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) launches a new cycle of the Respect Life Program — a year-round, nationwide effort to help Catholics understand, value and help cultivate respect for human life.

During this Year of St. Joseph, the Holy Father invites us to reflect more deeply on how St. Joseph loved Jesus with a father’s heart. Joseph followed God’s will to love and care for the Christ Child and the Blessed Mother. May his witness inspire us in our own Christian commitment to safeguard God’s gift of human life.  Read more...

 

Queridos Hermanos y Hermanas en Cristo,

En el mes de octubre dedicado al Respeto a la Vida, la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de EE. UU. inicia un nuevo ciclo del programa Respeto a la Vida, un esfuerzo nacional durante todo el año para ayudar a los católicos a comprender, valorar y ayudar a cultivar el respeto por la vida humana.  

• Friday January 21, 2022 -  March for Life In Washington DC

• February 26 - April 5: 40 Days for Life

• November 20: Solemnity of Christ the King

• Annual Pro - Life  Events

Parish Webinar: Mother's Day Action Guide - If you didn't get a chance to attend webinar, the recording is now available. The presentation slides are also available to download for reference.  All Mother's Day Resources can be found here.

• Webinar Recording

• Presentation Slides

• A Prayer for Pregnant Mothers

• Blessing of a Child in the Womb

• Sample Activity: Promotional Graphic

Fathers Day:

A new set of materials for Father's Day is now available to help highlight the essential role of fathers in the life of the family and in building a culture of life. Additionally, the June issues of a couple of our regular publications (Word of Life and Pray for Life) also highlight the importance and role of fathers.
 

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As followers of the crucified Christ, victim of state supported death penalty, we pray for an end to the death penalty.  Iowa is one of a growing number of states that does not have a death penalty.  The links below lead to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishop's Campaign to End the Death Penalty and provide a wealth of information and action ideas. 

USCCB  Death Penalty and learn what you can do to protect the dignity of life.

9 Days for Life January 19 - January 27 is an annual period of prayer and actions focused on cherishing the gift of ever person's life.  Click here for promotional flyer and resources.  Or go to https://www.usccb.org/resources/9-days-life-flyer.

To sign-up page for the 9 Days for Life novena is now active! Anyone can sign up to receive the novena January 19-27 via daily email or text messages at 9daysforlife.com.  


Click here 9 Days for Life: Livestream Events/Respect Life:  January 19-27, 2022 to find a listing of live stream events from across the country to the Pro-Life Novena that begins.