RESPECT LIFE

Moved by Mercy - 2017 Respect Life Essay, Poster and Video Contest winners

Using “mercy” as the driving inspiration, students of Catholic schools, parish religious education programs and youth groups sought to express their visions of life’s intrinsic value, entering the annual Diocese of Trenton Respect Life Poster, Essay and Video Contest. “Moved by Mercy” was this year’s theme, reflected in the students’ …

Insights shared on pro-life ministry, Our Lady of Guadalupe

In December of 1531 the Virgin Mary, under the title of Our Lady of Guadalupe, appeared to an indigenous convert named Juan Diego and began the most important event in the evangelization of the New World.

Holy Hours, life chains planned around Diocese

The month of October has been commemorated as Respect Life Month by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, with Oct. 1 designated as Respect Life Sunday. Holy Hours, life chains, prayer witnesses and other events held throughout the Diocese of Trenton and beyond will offer multiple opportunities for faithful …

Never Forgotten

The sanctity of life from the moment of conception was proclaimed and celebrated on the grounds of St. Gabriel Parish, Marlboro, Sept. 9, during the fifth annual National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children.

Respect Life Month encourages witness to Gospel of Christ

Building a culture of life requires a Christian to go out into the world and witness to the Gospel of Christ, especially in the midst of what St. John Paul II called “a culture of death.”

A Message from Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M.: Respect Life - 'Be Not Afraid!'

“Respect Life Sunday” is observed every year on the First Sunday of October – this year, October 1 – and the entire month of October that follows has been identified by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) as “Respect Life Month.”

Annual dinner to feature Champion for Life, Lifetime Achievement awards

In recognition of Respect Life Month, Mary’s Child Pro-Life Ministry invites all to its annual Champion for Life Award Dinner Oct. 22 at Doolan’s Shore Club, 700 Highway 71, Spring Lake Heights.

'Love Saves Lives' theme for 2018 March for Life

WASHINGTON – The theme for the 45th annual March for Life will be "Love Saves Lives: Life Is the Loving, Empowering and Self-Sacrificial Option." The March for Life Education and Defense Fund announced the theme for the 2018 rally and march at a briefing on Capitol Hill Oct. 3 with …

National Day of Remembrance offers prayers for aborted babies

On Sept. 9, the New Jersey Right to Life Ocean County Committee observed the annual National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children at the Ocean County Memorial Park, Toms River.

Diocese's new Respect Life coordinator has sights on education

Rachel Hendricks has always believed life begins at conception. But it wasn’t until she began to take notice of legislation moving through the state Legislature on embryonic stem cell research nearly 15 years ago that she felt called to make her voice heard.

Respect Life gathering in Jackson explores alternatives to abortion

Educating the community about alternatives to abortion and resources that are available to women in unplanned pregnancies was the focus of a Respect Life gathering held Sept. 28 in St. Monica Parish, Jackson. Entitled “Sanctity of Life: Alternatives to Abortion,” the event was hosted by the St. Monica Council Knights …

Life Chains in Diocese promote sanctity of life

In recognition of October being Respect Life Month, Life Chains were held throughout the country as quiet witness for the dignity of human life. In the Diocese of Trenton, one such demonstration was held outside St. Veronica Parish, Howell, Oct. 1 on busy Route 9. More than 50 individuals from …

Annual K-8 Respect Life Contest now accepting posters, essays, memes

Entries are now being accepted for the Diocese’s annual Respect Life Poster, Essay and Photo-Meme Contest for kindergarten through eighth grade. The 2017-2018 contest theme is “Be Not Afraid.” Participation is open to children enrolled in Catholic grammar schools, parish religious education programs, junior youth programs and home-schooled students.

March for Life announces location, tentative speakers

WASHINGTON – March for Life organizers announced in a Dec. 6 briefing a tentative group of speakers, a theme and other details for a Jan. 18 conference and expo and Jan. 19 march and rally in Washington.

Plenary indulgence offered for those taking part in March for Life celebrations

In a letter sent to all U.S. bishops Dec. 20, Cardinal Donald Wuerl of the Archdiocese of Washington and Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington announced on behalf of the Holy See that a plenary indulgence can be obtained under certain conditions and with specific intentions by …


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