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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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.

Other Resources:

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

• More Information on each timeline event

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

In our lives there are great joys and sorrows. We experience them within our families, as part of society and as members of the Catholic Church. The way we view life and the way we support each other is based on a very fundamental element of our faith. The Catholic Church proclaims that each and every human life is sacred and that the dignity of the human person is the foundation of a moral vision for society. We are called to be messengers of God’s love, treating one another as cherished and chosen by him. In doing so, we help build a culture that respects all human life.  More...

• 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 (Sign-Up)
9 Day for Life (Landing Page)

Parish Handout:  A double-side, one page handout excerpts the intentions and reflections from the 9 days for Life novena and directs to the full novena may be found at https://www.usccb.org/resources/9-days-life-2021-novena-english 




Click here 9 Days for Life: Livestream Events/Respect Life:  to find a listing of live stream events from across the country to the Pro-Life Novena that begins. Thursday.  In the eventing of Thursday, January 21, Archbishop Gruss, who lived and served in the Diocese of Davenport, will conduct a Holy Hour for life.