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| People of Life E-Newsletter | September 2010
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Greetings!
Welcome to our new subscribers, and thanks for reading the September edition of the People of Life e-newsletter. This edition is packed full of information on pro-life issues, news, people, events and the bishops' ongoing efforts to work toward increased respect for human life. Enjoy and feel free to pass along to friends and family.
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"Cardinal DiNardo Urges Support for Law Preventing Federal Funding of Abortion"
Statement by Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, Chairman, USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities
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WASHINGTON - August 20, 2010
He called for support in an August 20 letter. The bill already has 166 co-sponsors including 20 Democratic members. The text of the letter can be found here.
"H.R. 5939 will write into permanent law a policy on which there has been strong popular and congressional agreement for over 35 years: The federal government should not use taxpayers' money . . . more.
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New Poll: Americans Continue to Oppose Tax Funding for Embryonic Stem Cell Research, Support Ethical Alternatives
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Americans Want Taxes Used For Ethical Stem Cell Research
76 Percent Oppose Cloning Human Embryos For Research
WASHINGTON (September 16, 2010)- As the U.S. Senate prepares to hold a hearing on human embryonic stem cell research (hESCR), a new public opinion poll shows that a plurality of Americans (47 percent) oppose federal funding of stem cell research that involves destroying human embryos, while only thirty-eight percent (38 percent) support such funding. The poll, conducted by ICR / International Communications Research, surveyed 1,006 adults September 8-14. It was commissioned by the Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).
Survey respondents were informed that stem cells can also be obtained from adults, placentas from live births and other ways that do no harm to the donor, and that . . . more. |
Respect Life Program
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 Packet For 2010-11 Now Available To Order!
Topics addressed in this year's Respect Life Program reflect the diversity of pro-life concerns:
- the death penalty and Divine Mercy
- end-of-life care
- infertility treatments in line with Church teaching
- sexual trafficking
- population control
- depression and suicide among youth
- the promise of pro-life youth
Articles are available as downloadable pamphlets and as bulletin inserts, on the website of the Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities here. In addition, the site contains downloadable versions of the poster, flyer, liturgy guide, program models, recommended resources, memorable pro-life quotations and artwork, in both English and Spanish.
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About People of Life
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People of Life is the pro-life action campaign of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Our mission is to promote respect and legal protection for all human life, from conception to natural death. Become a member, visit here.
"We are a People of Life because God, in his unconditional love, has given
us the Gospel of Life, and we are called to act accordingly."
- Pope John Paul II, The Gospel of Life
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Meet The Intern
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Alissa Gotta
is studying for a Masters in Theology and Bioethics at the John Paul II
Institute for the Studies of Marriage and Family in Washington, D.C. Originally from Ohio, she completed her
undergraduate studies at Franciscan University of Steubenville in Theology and
Catechetics. Alissa assists the Pro-Life Secretariat with project management,
writing, youth outreach and fundraising. She recently participated in a mission
trip to Haiti and will be leading another trip this December. She values her
internship experience for the exposure it has offered to the many vital areas
of pro-life work around the country, most importantly in the defense of the
unborn. "The problems that are caused by a broken vision of the human
person and devaluing the gift of life have led to many struggles for the family
and the wider Christian community. It is imperative that we reclaim and relearn
the beauty and depth of the person, beginning with our identity as children of
God." After graduation, Alissa hopes to continue her research in
bioethical issues while educating through teaching and writing.
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Prayer Corner
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"Word of Life" Series
October 2010
Prayers of the Faithful
October 31st THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
For all who suffer from the evils of slavery, human trafficking,and other abuses of human dignity: that they will know justice and freedom in this life;
We pray to the Lord:
R. Lord, Hear our prayer.
To learn more, visit here. To subscribe to "Word of Life," send an e-mail to prolife@usccb.org.
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Upcoming Events
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- Oct. 2 Respect Life Sunday. More info here.
- Oct. 5 National Catholic Partnership on Disability Webinar: Pre-Natal Diagnosis. More info here.
- Oct 3-11 International Week of Prayer & Fasting: Healing, Hope & Mercy. More info here.
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