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Cardinal O'Malley Statement On New Vermont Physician Assisted Suicide Law
 Cardinal Seán O'Malley of Boston, chairman of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, warned of an "alarming trend nationwide" after Vermont legalized physician-assisted suicide, May 20. He called for "all people of good will to fight the future passage of such laws."
"I echo Bishop Matano of Burlington in calling this a tragic moment for Vermont. It is also a sign of an alarming trend nationwide. In the three states where physician-assisted suicide is now legal, doctors are called upon to destroy life, rather than to save life and... READ MORE HERE
- In 2011, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a statement on assisted suicide, "To Live Each Day with Dignity."
- For More information on the Catholic Church's teaching on end-of-life issues visit HERE!
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Evangelium Vitae Celebration Day in Rome  As part of the Year of Faith, the Pontifical Council for the New Evangelization has designated June 15-16 as days of celebration of "Evangelium Vitae," Blessed Pope John Paul II's encyclical on the Gospel of Life. Several events in Rome that weekend will provide the faithful the chance to gather with the Holy Father to affirm and celebrate the dignity of human life. The weekend concludes with a Papal Mass in St. Peter's Square on Sunday morning, June 16. In particular, two events. . . on Saturday, June 15, are being planned for English speaking/American pilgrims: | | Cardinal Burke on global pro-life activism |
- 9:00-11:30 - Educational Conference: The Gospel of Life and the New Evangelization, at the Pontificia Universitŕ Urbaniana, Via Urbano VIII, 15.
- 12:00-1:00 - Holy Hour for Life: Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction, at the Santo Spirito in Sassia Church, Borgo Santo Spirito, 3.
- You can find pilgrim information and registration forms on the Vatican website for the Year of Faith Events HERE!
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Life Issues Forum
"Mary, Pro-Life Inspiration"
By Kim Baker
"Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluia." So begins the Regina Coeli prayer, which replaces the noon-time Angelus during the Easter season. Because the Easter season extends well into May, we are able to use this special prayer to Mary during much of the month traditionally dedicated in her honor. Marian devotion is one of the Vatican's recommendations for observing the Year of Faith. It can also be a wonderful help in pro-life efforts.
Mary has many beautiful titles: Patroness of the Americas, Patroness of the New Evangelization and Patroness of the Unborn, to name a few. There are also many inspiring examples from Mary's life that serve as a model for authentic Christian living. We see her immense faith and total gift of herself at the moment of the Annunciation, when she agrees to be the Mother of God...Read on
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Featured Article: "Conscious Protection in Healthcare"
Former HHS Asst. Secretary Joxel García, MD, with Terry M. Rauch II, describes the decades-long assault on the conscience rights of healthcare providers. Read the pamphlet in English and Spanish.
The 2012 to 2013 Respect Life Program continues throughout the year with the theme, "Faith opens our eyes to human life in all its grandeur and beauty."
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Mark Your Calendar
- May 26 - Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
- May 31 - Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- June 15-16 - Evangelium Vitae Day of Celebration
- June 16 - Father's Day
- June 21-July 4 - 2nd Annual Fortnight for Freedom
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