Respect Life Materials: For those who ordered parish packets they will be mailed directly to the parish in August/early September.  If your parish missed the notice to order, a few extras are available on a first-come first-served basis.  Contact the office of Social Action at guerrero@davenportdiocese.org or 563-888-4210. 

Resources are now available at USCCB

Be not afraid to give witness to life

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

At times, the suffering in our world, our communities and our own lives can be difficult to bear. But even when circumstances feel overwhelming and darkness seems to prevail, we have reason for hope. With words that echo through thousands of years into the corners of our hearts, the Lord says to us, “Do not fear: I am with you” (Isaiah 41:10). This assurance is both a comfort to us in times of trial and a commission to manifest his abiding love for others, especially in their times of need.  Read complete bishop's letter here

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. 

Respect Life Resources and Information	USCCB
Top Local News	USCCB Pro-Life Action Alerts
Upcoming Events	USCCB News Releases
	USCCB Respect Life Program

  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 Join the Catholic Campaign to End the use of the Death Penalty and learn what you can do to protect the dignity of life.
The Catholic Mobilizing Network to End the Use of Death Penalty