2023

CELEBRATE LIFE BANQUET

This Saturday,

October 28th 2023,

at the Hershey Lodge!

We can't wait to share this day with you!

Statement from the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation on recent mailing

The Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation, the official PA affiliate of the National Right to Life Committee, has recently become aware of a mailing from a group identifying itself and soliciting donations as "Right to Life Pennsylvania". The address on the mailing can be traced to a UPS store in Harrisburg. The letter was mailed from a zip code in Ohio. This group is affiliated with neither the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation nor the National Right to Life Committee.

Michigan State Senate Brazenly Pushes Through Dangerous Reproductive Health Act, Threatens Removal of Longstanding Health and Safety Protections for Women and Children

Senate Passage Flies in the Face of Overwhelming Public Support for Retaining a Women's Right to Know through Informed Consent and Abortion Health and Safety Regulations LANSING, MI - Pro-abortion Democrats in the Michigan State Senate have attempted to push their counterparts in the House to pass the dangerous Reproductive Health Act.While the bills are currently stalled in the House due to concerns related to many of the hastily crafted provisions, the Senate passed central elements of the bills by a 20 to 18 vote.

This brazen action comes on the heels of new polling data from the Marketing Resource Group, LLC (MRG) which demonstrates overwhelming support for longstanding legal protections for women seeking an abortion, protections now threatened by RHA passage. (MRG MI Poll, Fall 2023, October 2-8, 2023, MOE 4%)

Pennsylvania March for Life at the Capitol in Harrisburg saw thousands of pro-lifers from all across the Commonwealth gather in support of life for the unborn and born. Thank you to all our chapters leaders and members who made the trip and met with state representatives to advocate for the needs of pregnant women and unborn babies!

Radical Abortion Activists Have Spent Over $9.3 Million for Abortions Up to Birth in Ohio

The contentious debate surrounding abortion in the United States has taken a significant turn in Ohio, where an initiative known as “Issue 1” seeks to legalize abortions up to the point of birth.

As of now, more than $9.3 million has been invested in this campaign by radical abortion activists looking to passie Issue 1 to legalize abortions up to boirth statewide.

Issue 1 in Ohio is at the heart of this divisive debate. It proposes to allow abortions throughout pregnancy, including late-term abortions, and has been described as one of the most radical abortion laws in the country. This has ignited fervent opposition from pro-life advocates who argue that it disregards not only the rights of babies but puts women’s health and lives at risk with dangerous abortions. It also undermines parental rights on abortion and sexual and gender issues.

Help Pregnant Women!

THANK YOU to all of you who have been emailing and calling your state lawmakers to work to save Pennsylvania’s Pregnancy and Parenting Support Services program, which is administered by Real Alternatives.

We need to continue our efforts to defend the program from harm. If you have not yet contacted your legislators, you can do so conveniently online at www.paprolife.org

Thank you for making these critical calls and sending these important emails!

POP CULTURE

Most Women are Pressured to Have Abortions, That's Why So Many Women Regret Them

Britney Spears, an iconic pop sensation, recently unveiled a deeply personal chapter of her life in her upcoming memoir, “The Woman in Me.” In this memoir, she candidly shares her experience of being pressured into having an abortion during her relationship with Justin Timberlake. Britney’s revelation has sparked a conversation about the emotional and psychological consequences of abortion, which often go unnoticed and unaddressed.

In her memoir, Britney Spears opens up about the anguish she felt, saying, “To this day, [abortion] is one of the most agonizing things I have ever experienced in my life.” Her statement shines a light on the profound emotional impact that abortion can have on women. It is a reminder that the decision to terminate a pregnancy is never easy, and the aftermath can be emotionally challenging.

KNOW THIS

Diagnosing Down syndrome: Why doctors are doing it wrong

According to a 2022 study with Harvard Medical School, about 1 in every 800 babies will be diagnosed with Down syndrome. Still, there is negativity and misinformation when it comes to diagnosing Down syndrome. Sadly, advice from healthcare professionals can push parents to abort their child.

When doctors offer abortion as an option upon the diagnosis, they present parents with a question. Is this child’s life worth living? It’s a question no parent should be asked. Doctors need proper training on diagnosing Down syndrome to parents without applying their own bias upon delivery.

When doctors deliver a diagnosis, they are painting a picture of the child’s future for parents. If they only present the challenges and not the potential, it’s an incomplete portrayal. A lack of information can be just as misleading as misinformation.

CHAPTER EVENTS

Oct 21

Annual Prayer Breakfast

Scranton Chapter - Pennsylvanians For Human Life is having their 40th Annual Breakfast on Saturday, October 21st at 9 AM at Fiorelli's. To ensure everyone can celebrate and pray for LIFE, the price has been lowered from $55 per person to just $25. Students from Kindergarten to College are FREE!

Reservations are a must. Register on Annual Prayer Breakfast - Pro Life Scranton. Sponsorships for the event are open and you may contact pahumanlife@yahoo.com for more information.

Oct 21

Oktoberfest

The Defenders of Life from St. Joseph The Worker Parish, part of the PHL Bethlehem/Easton Chapter is hosting the Oktoberfest from 6:00pm - 10:00 pm on Oct 21 at the church. Tickets cost $65 per person. Join them for a night of fun while raising funds for Our Lady’s Helpers’ Pregnancy Care Organization’s life-saving mission. For reservations and details, call 610-972-2334.

Oct 28

CELEBRATE LIFE BANQUET

2023 Celebrate Banquet is set to be held at the Hershey Lodge, Hershey on 28th October. Registrations are open at www.paprolife.org/banquet.

Our Keynote Speaker is Raymond Arroyo, FOX News Contributor and EWTN News’ Founding News Director and Lead Anchor. Newly-installed Bishop Timothy Senior of the Diocese of Harrisburg will give the invocation. Mark Houck will receive the Pro-Life Leadership Award.

Oct 28

Prayer Breakfast

Cambria-Somerset Chapter CCHL's will host their Annual Prayer Breakfast with Keynote Speaker Al Lindsay on Saturday, October 28th at the New Germany Grove Hall. For more details, visit https://prolifecambriasomerset.org/event/annual-prayer-breakfast-with-key-note-speaker-al-lindsay/

Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation

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