RESPECT LIFE

Matteo Buser's essay

What is a masterpiece?  The word is defined as “an artist’s best piece of work.” According to the famous artist Barry Leighton-Jones, the value of a masterpiece is determined by several factors

Alyssa Romano's essay

God created us each in our own unique way. We are fearfully and wonderfully made as in Psalm 139:14, “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know very well.” God made us to be his “Wonderful works” or masterpieces.

Praying for Life

The annual Respect Life Mass, sponsored by the diocesan Department of Pastoral Care, Respect Life Ministry, was held March 14 in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Red Bank.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Sister M. Claudette Naylor - 60th anniversary

Born in Chicago, Sister M. Claudette Naylor teaches in Holy Cross Academy, Delran, and has been a faculty member in the science department for the past 20 years.

Events around Diocese provide opportunity to stand up for life

Sunday, October 4 is designated as Respect Life Sunday by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, and the entire month of October as Respect Life Month.

Activities, messages offer reminder that 'every life is worth living'

“It’s another boy!” “A lot of people want intact hearts these days.” “I want a Lamborghini.” Those quotes, from undercover videos showing the alleged sales of fetal remains for profit by Planned Parenthood clinics, symbolized for many what Pope Francis has called the “throw-away culture.”

Congressman and Mrs. Smith to receive pro-life award

U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) and his wife, Marie, will be recognized for their many years of dedicated support to the pro-life movement when they are presented with the Champion for Life Award at the 26th annual Champion for Life award a dinner to be held Oct. 25 in Doolan’s …

Faithful Catholics bear witness for life

Bundled up against the winds and chill of a fading nor’easter, about 50 representatives from Ocean County parishes prayed and bore witness to the sanctity of life in observance of National Life Chain Sunday 2015, Oct. 4.

Mount Laurel continues tradition of Rosary for Life

Respect Life Sunday in Mount Laurel drew nearly 150 pro-life supporters to St. John Neumann Parish where they prayerfully recited the Rosary and walked through the Rosary Garden on the parish grounds.  

Sussex County Board calls for Planned Parenthood probe

The ongoing reaction to the videos appearing to show Planned Parenthood employees selling the remains of aborted baby parts led the Sussex County Board of Chosen Freeholders to pass a resolution calling on the state of New Jersey to investigate the controversial provider of women’s health and abortion services.

Planned Parenthood says it will no longer take payments for fetal tissue

NEW YORK -- The president of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America said Oct. 13 that the organization's clinics will no longer accept reimbursement for fetal tissue procured in abortions and provided to researchers.

Annual celebration helps parents cope with the loss of their babies

QUEBEC CITY -- Cars continued to arrive in the parking lot of St. Cecilia Church, an unusual sight on a chilly and gray Saturday morning. A bit hesitant, the occupants slowly gathered in the church.

Diocese of Trenton community to stand in defense of human life at Washington, Trenton events

Catholic men, women and teens from Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean counties will join with the pro-life community across the nation Jan. 22 in marking the somber anniversary of the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision by the United States Supreme Court which legalized abortion. 

Pro-life advocates shift movement's approach in current abortion climate

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- As a mother of six, Leah Jacobson is watching other parents try to raise children in a society that no longer supports sisterhood among mothers.

Donovan Catholic junior's design chosen to promote pro-life efforts

Morgan Westfall's artistic talent will help witness her passion for human life and dignity across the Diocese of Trenton, as her design won the 2016 Loving Life logo contest sponsored by the Diocese’s Respect Life Ministry.


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