WASHINGTON-The USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities welcomed passage in the House of the "Protect Life Act". Sponsored by Rep. Joseph Pitts (R-PA) and Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-IL) and 144 co-sponsors, the Protect Life Act would apply longstanding federal policies on abortion funding, and conscience rights on abortion, to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) passed in 2010. . . more.

     Attention now shifts to the Senate, where Senators should be urged to support and co-sponsor S. 877. Voice your support at NCHLA's Action Center.

This month's featured article is "The Dealth Penalty"

      Respect Life Month is almost over, but the program continues throughout the year.  The theme for the 2011-2012 Respect Life Program  is "I Came So That All Might Have Life, and Have It to the Full."

     The USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities publishes the Respect Life Program each year to call attention to numerous human life issues. In addition to the eight pamphlets in the new "Life Matters" series, the packets also include a liturgy guide, clip art, bulletin inserts and more information for your parish or organization. Spread the Gospel of Life by ordering packets or packet items separately. 

     This month's featured article is the death penalty brochure, which deals with the question of whether it should or should not be imposed today.

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 Ashley Brashear is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio. She attended  Franciscan University of Steubenville and is currently working toward a Masters in Theology at the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies in Marriage and Family. She feels her desire to work for the pro-life cause, defend marriage and teach young women about their dignity is a calling from Christ and the great legacy left by Blessed John Paul II himself. "In my short time working for the USCCB Pro-Life Activities I have seen firsthand the invaluable work they do for the pro-life movement and our Church. Without a doubt this is forming me to better serve our Church in the future."

Procession: After all have assembled, a priest or deacon, wearing cope and humereil veil, brings the Blessed Sacrament to the Altar in a monstrance. A song may be sung. He may be accompanied by altar servers with candles.The Blessed Sacrament is . . . more.

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