Chairman of U.S Bishop Conference Committee on Pro-Life Activities calls for National prayers efforts from Friday, August 3, 2018 - Friday, September 28, 2018.   People of good will are invited to join in prayer campaign that the change in the U.S. Supreme Court will move our nation closer to the day when every human being is protected in law and welcomed in life.  Prayer Resources here.

Resources

Respect Life Sunday, the first Sunday in October, is the beginning of the annual respect life moth.  The office provides a USCCB Respect Life promotional package to each parish's Respect Life Coordinator, and provides monthly intercessions for life in both English and Spanish.

The majority of the Respect Life Program materials for 2017-2018 are posted and downloadable at www.usccb.org/respectlife.  

Click here to order additional materials for your parish.

There are many opportunities for parishes and individuals to promote respect for life and the dignity of the human person. 

Bishops Letter: Be not afraid to give witness to life.

2018 Respect Life Materials: Parishes interested in receiving a free Respect Life Packet can submit their orders to Esmeralda Guerrero.  Please include the following information in your e-mail. 1) parish name and address, 2) contact name, 3) contact phone number and 4) contact email address (if not the pastor or office contact).
 

Gov. Reynolds signs fetal heartbeat law
 

By Barb Arland-Fye
The Catholic Messenger
May 4, 2018

DES MOINES – A bill described by some as the most restrictive abortion legislation in the nation will become law July 1. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the bill May 4 — two days after the Iowa Legislature passed it in the middle of the night. Read More...