USCCB Welcomes House Passage
OF 'No Taxpayer Funding
For Abortion' Act
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WASHINGTON-The Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) welcomed passage of the "No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act" (H.R. 3) by the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill codifies a permanent, government-wide policy against taxpayer subsidies for abortion and abortion coverage, improves federal conscience protection for health care providers and entities, and closes various loopholes that give tax-preferred status to abortion. Co-sponsored by Reps. Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Dan Lipinski (D-IL), the pro-life bill passed with bipartisan support by a vote of 251-175 on May 4. "By passing the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act, the House. . .more. |
U.S. Bishops to Vote on Assisted Suicide Document | |
 WASHINGTON - The agenda of the annual Spring General Assembly of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) includes a vote by the bishops on a new public policy document on physician assisted suicide. The meeting will be held June 15-17 in Seattle, Washington. The proposed document, "To Live Each Day With Dignity," would be the first public policy statement on assisted suicide from the full body of bishops. The Secretariat of Pro-life Activities is planning additional educational resources on assisted suicide for parish and diocesan use. Stay tuned to this newsletter for updates on the bishops' final vote on the document. Go here for more information on assisted suicide.
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New Videos from People of Life
Coming Soon!
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WASHINGTON - Two new videos featuring Catholic bishops at pro-life events in Washington in January of 2011 will be released this summer. The first video features the processional of the opening Mass of the National Prayer Vigil for Life at the Basilica of the  National Shrine on the eve of the annual March for Life. Highlights of
the 45 minute processional of cardinals, bishops, priests, deacons and seminarians include shots of Cardinal Daniel Di Nardo of Galveston-Houston, chairman of the USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activites, as well as the diverse crowd of over 11,000 people who attend from across the country. The second video includes the opening prayer and comments by Pro-Life Committee member Archbishop Naumann of Kansas City, Kansas at the March for Life Rally. Both videos seek to inspire the faithful to renew their efforts to work towards a culture of life, to participate in pro-life events in Washington or locally in January, and to continue to support and pray for the efforts of the Catholic bishops to spread the Gospel of Life. Follow the links for more on January pro-life events in Washington or how to get involved locally. |
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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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 | Kim Baker
Staff Assistant |
As a staff assistant, Kim supports the Executive Director and Secretariat staff and is responsible for coordinating conferences and special events. Kim, a native Washingtonian, holds a degree in Literature from Ave Maria University and a Certification in Health Care Ethics from the National Catholic Bioethics Center. Her desire to serve the Church increased after traveling to Rome in 2000 and attending World Youth Day in 2002. Kim sees her work with the Secretariat as a way to fulfill that desire and to contribute to a sense of unity in pro life work. "I am glad to support the bishops, the mission of People of Life, and to assist Pro-Life leaders in coming together to be renewed in their mission," she said. In her spare time, Kim enjoys writing, music, hiking, and cultural trips to the city.
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Prayer Corner - NEW!
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"Word of Life" Series:
Prayers of the Faithful
Fifth Sunday of Easter
(May 22nd)
"For those who are homeless, poor, or at the margins of society: that we will recognize in them the face of Christ
and generously provide for their needs; We pray to the Lord."
More pro-life prayers here. Subscribe to "Word of Life" here. |
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Upcoming Events
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- May 15: World Day of Prayer for Vocations
- May 31: Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- June 10-12: BiNational Respect Life and Evangelization Hispanic Congress (click for more).
Save the Date!
Oct. 2, Respect Life Sunday
Jan. 22-23, 2012, National Prayer Vigil for Life
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