Join us in prayer and witness as we build a culture of life.
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Office for Social Concerns
Catholic Diocese of Columbus
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nformation and Response NETWORK
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Join us in prayer and witness
on January 22, 2020, a Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children.
Help build a culture of life.
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January 22, 2020
Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children
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Respect Life Mass
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
10:30 a.m. St. Joseph Cathedral
Bishop Robert J. Brennan, main celebrant
Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children
Join us for the annual Respect Life Mass on Wednesday, January 22, 2020,10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad Street, Columbus. Bishop Robert J. Brennan will serve as celebrant. On this day of the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court
Roe v. Wade
decision, our diocese will join all dioceses of the United States in observing a Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. All are invited. For more information contact, contact the diocesan Office for Social Concerns at
socmailbox@columbuscatholic.org
or 614-241-2540.
For Flyer CLICK HERE
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Roe Remembrance
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
12 p.m. Ohio Statehouse, Columbus
Greater Columbus Right to Life will sponsor this event on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, noon to 1 p.m., at the Ohio Statehouse following the 10:30 a.m. Respect Life Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral. The program will be held in the Statehouse Atrium. Please allow extra time for Statehouse security measures. Stickers, signs, and weapons are not permitted inside. For additional information, visit
www.gcrtl.org/roe.html
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Washington, DC Area Activities
National Prayer Vigil for Life Schedule
January 23, 2020
For those planning on traveling to Washington, DC, for the March for Life, the annual National Prayer Vigil for Life will be at the Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. For details,
CLICK HERE
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March for Life & Washington Events
Friday, January 24, 2020
The annual March for Life's date is Friday, January 24, 2019. In addition to the March for Life, thousands will participate in other gatherings in the DC area. For a Listing of Washington, DC, area events,
CLICK HERE
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Local Bus Trips to the March for Life
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9 Days for Life
Pray this Novena on January 21-29
9 Days for Life will take place Tuesday, January 21 - Wednesday, January 29. 9 Days for Life is a multi-faceted novena for the respect and protection of human life. Each day, a different intention is accompanied by a short reflection, suggested actions, and related information. Sign up to receive the novena by email, text, message, or an app at
www.9daysforlife.com
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For a
leaders resource
which includes the printed novena,
CLICK HERE
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Additional resources to observe the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children are available
here
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Respect Life Resources
Prayer and Worship
For homily helps, sample intercessions, bulletin announcements for January 22,
CLICK HERE.
Pastoral Plan for Pro-life Activities:
A Campaign in Support of Life
Learn about the Catholic Church's commitment and plan to build a culture of life,
CLICK HERE
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Respect Life Program
To learn about the Church’s teaching on respect life issues and resources to respond, visit the U.S. Catholic Bishops’ website at
www.usccb.org/prolife
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Human Life Action
Works closely with the Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in support of their pro-life legislative agenda. Visit their website at
www.humanlifeaction.org.
Catholic Conference of Ohio
The official representative of the Catholic Church in public matters affecting the Church and the general welfare of the citizens of Ohio. Visit their issues section for pro-life priorities and resources at
www.ohiocathconf.org.
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Bishop Brennan approves
Walking with Mothers in Need: A Year of Service
set for March 25, 2020
We're excited to announce that Bishop Robert J. Brennan is encouraging the
Walking with Mothers in Need: A Year of Service
in program set to begin on March 25, 2020. More information will come from United States Conference of Catholic Bishops as they are developing resources. Below is a description.
Pregnant and parenting moms in need are in our parishes and our neighborhoods. As Pope Francis reminds us, our parishes need to be “islands of mercy in the midst of a sea of indifference.” Everyone in the parish community should know where to refer a pregnant woman in need.
The 25th anniversary year of Evangelium vitae gives us a wonderful opportunity to assess, expand, and communicate resources to pregnant moms and families in need. We are inviting parishes, through the support of their bishop and pastor, to join a nationwide effort from March 25, 2020 to March 25, 2021 entitled: “Walking with Moms in Need: A Year of Service.”
For this Year of Service, the USCCB Pro-Life Committee is developing educational, pastoral, and action-oriented resources for parish use, such as:
- Tools for documenting an inventory of local resources for pregnant mothers in need.
- Ideas for improving parish responses.
- Prayers for building a culture of life and a civilization of love.
- Reflections on the teachings of Evangelium vitae, Evangelii gaudium, and Laudato si'.
More to come....
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Advocacy, Upcoming Events, Resources
For online resources, visit our website at
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Sent by
Jerry Freewalt
Office for Social Concerns
Catholic Diocese of Columbus
197 E. Gay Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
614-241-2540
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The Office for Social Concerns is the central diocesan resource for Catholic Social Teaching, reaching out through prayer, education, service, and advocacy.
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