Respect Life/Pro-Life
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2023 Respect Life Materials
Respect Life Packets: Thank you to those who submitted their request for 2023 Respect Life Packet. If you forgot to submit your order but would like to obtain a free packet please contact Esmeralda Guerrero
Dignity for all human life:
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 cultivate respect for human life. Please click here to read complete Bishop's Letter. -
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Deacon Kent Ferris, OFSferrisdavenportdiocese.orgSocial Action & Catholic Charities Director -
Esmeralda Guerreroguerrerodavenportdiocese.orgAdministrative Assistant Social Action & Catholic Charities
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News
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August 31OTTUMWA — Choosing life can be a difficult decision for women experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. Heartland Pregnancy Center hopes to ease the decision by providing services and resources during pregnancy and afterwards, accompanying mothers as their children grow. “We want to walk through this with them,” said Becky Dalyrmple, the center’s longtime director. “None of these choices are easy.”Read More
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March 31By Barb Arland-Fye The Catholic Messenger Jeni Van Buer is a longtime early childhood educator, wife and mother, and a member of St. Thomas More Parish in Coralville who knows what moms and their young children need. A proposed bill to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage to 12 months would fulfill an important need, she believes.Read More
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Upcoming Events:
Respect Life Month Novena October 13-21, 2023 _ This novena prays for the protection of human life, from conception to natural death.
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. -
Social Action Upcoming Event page
Other Events:
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National Prayer Vigil for Life is January 19-20. This is an annual all-night pro-life prayer vigil held on the eve of the March for Life. It is held at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. For more details click here.
- Friday January 19, 2024 - March for Life In Washington DC
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September 27 - Novermber 5: 40 Days for Life
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November: Solemnity of Christ the King, Click here for the Novena
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Information available at our Catholic Charities page. Please click here.
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Respect Life Novena _ October 13-21. This novena prays for the protection of human life, from conception to natural death. You Subscribe by Email and receive resources -
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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 1: Today is Respect Life Sunday! Join Catholics nationwide in celebrating Respect Life Month! respectlife.org/celebrate.
The parish webinar recording and presentation slides.
Respect Life Materials: For those parishes who ordered parish packets they will be mailed directly to the parishes. 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 [email protected]
The focus of this year’s Respect Life materials is Radical Solidarity with mothers in need and their children.-
Resources posted online
USCCB is in the process of creating and posting the resources that are specifically for Respect Life Month at www.respectlife.org/respect-life-month. - Respect Life Month action guide.
Other Resources from USCCB:-
Respect Life Month webinar: The recording and presentation slides are now available, at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SKFiv3NwH0
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Respect Life website (digital resources for parishes and schools)
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Respect Life Action Guides (The section for each occasion includes links to the guide, supplementary resources, and a webinar recording.)
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Celebrate Respect Life Month (This webpage can be promoted to parishioners in October to help them celebrate Respect Life Month.)
Free Prayer card for Pregnant Mothers is available in English and Spanish
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Coming Soon:
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Coming in September Statement from Bishop Michael F. Burbidge, of Arlington and Chairman of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities.
- Homily Considerations
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Links to more resources:
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USCCB Campaign to end death penalty:
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.
The Catholic Mobilizing Network to End the Use of Death Penalty
Iowa Catholic Conference _ Death Penalty - The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has for many decades opposed the use of capital punishment. -
Pope Francis Video - For the abolition of the death penalty