RESPECT LIFE

Brain cancer survivor lends voice to campaign against assisted suicide

Two years ago, as terminally ill 29-year-old Brittany Maynard made national news by publicly advocating for her right to end her life under Oregon’s Death with Dignity law, Sarah Steele sat in her Camden County home, quietly anguishing over her right to live.

New York's Cardinal Dolan says all life should be 'cherished and protected'

WASHINGTON – In a statement to mark Respect Life Month this October, Timothy Cardinal Dolan of New York called for all human life to be “cherished and protected.” Cardinal Dolan chairs the Committee on Pro-Life Activities of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

A message from Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M.: God's gift of life deserves the greatest of respect

Throughout the past year, the Catholic Church throughout the world has celebrated “The Year of Mercy,” an extraordinary Holy Year proclaimed by Our Holy Father Pope Francis.

Trenton pro-life rally set for Jan. 23

Those unable to travel out of state for the annual March for Life in Washington can still make their voices heard at the Rally for Life from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 23 on the State House steps, Trenton.

Diocese's faithful gearing up for annual March for Life in Washington

As the Diocese of Trenton prepares for the upcoming March for Life in Washington, D.C., organizers say those who attend should be prepared for a spiritual renewal.

A Message from Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M.: Mass for Life Homily

Following is the Bishop’s homily from Jan. 23 in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton: There is one thing we all have in common, my brothers and sisters. Regardless of our race or place of natural origin, regardless of our religion or absence of it, regardless of our age …

In Trenton, prayers for life rise above the storm

Forecasts of a bad nor'easter for New Jersey Jan. 23 cancelled the pro-life rally that usually draws hundreds to the Trenton State House on or around the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision every year.  

Pro-life leaders praise House vote to make Hyde Amendment permanent

WASHINGTON -- U.S. House passage of the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act, making the 41-year-old Hyde Amendment permanent, puts the country "one step closer to getting the federal government out of the business of paying for abortion once and for all," said the president of National Right to Life.

St. Denis Parish screens '40' documentary that makes the case for life

When pro-life advocates scheduled showings of “40” – the documentary on the effects of legalized abortion in the United States – for Jan. 24 in St. Denis Church, Manasquan, their vision was to tap into the well of interest in the annual March for Life in Washington, set for Jan. …

Local faithful journey to Washington for March for Life

A round of applause burst from the dozens of faithful aboard the bus leaving from Incarnation-St. James Parish, Ewing, as it pulled out of the parking lot the morning of Jan. 27 and departed for the March for Life in Washington, D.C. “I would always choose life,” said parishioner Vincenza …

Cardinal Dolan: If sanctuary of the womb is violated, no one is safe

WASHINGTON -- Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York warned that if the sanctuary of the womb is violated, then other sanctuaries are at risk.

'Life is winning in America,' vice president tells March for Life rally

WASHINGTON -- Vice President Mike Pence told pro-life advocates from across the U.S. Jan. 27 that "life is winning in America, and today is a celebration of that progress."

Jubilant crowd gathers in Washington for annual March for Life

WASHINGTON  -- Tens of thousands of pro-lifers filled the grounds near the Washington Monument and marched up Constitution Avenue to the U.S. Supreme Court Jan. 27 as both a protest of legalized abortion and a celebration of successful pro-life efforts across the country.

Thousands gather at DC Armory to attend Mass, pray before March for Life

WASHINGTON -- About 10,000 young people from across the United States gathered at the DC Armory Jan. 27 to rally, pray and attend Mass before the annual March for Life.

Events around country remember unborn during Roe anniversary

WASHINGTON -- Prayer vigils, special Masses and rallies marked the 44th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion.


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