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OUR MISSION
The Respect Life Office serves the Church of Worcester by striving to build a culture of life, and upholding and promoting the dignity of human life from the moment of conception to natural death. We work to implement the guidelines of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities, in which we are called upon as Church, with our resources, our people, our services and institutions, to pursue the cause of life with renewed energy and commitment. Through prayer, education, pastoral care, and public policy advocacy, we work to proclaim the Gospel of Life in our midst throughout all ages and stages of life. By working together diligently, prayerfully, and courageously in the Lord’s service, the culture of death that surrounds us today will one day be replaced with a culture of life.
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Contact Us
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Mrs. Allison LeDouxaledouxworcesterdiocese.orgDirector
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MARCH FOR LIFE 2019
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CALENDAR
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Friday, January 18, 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
The Pro-Life Ministry of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Webster will host an Afternoon of Prayer in solidarity with those who will be participating in the March for Life in Washington, DC. The event will be held in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel of the Emmaus Center at 17 East Main St., Webster from 12:00 noon to 3:30 p.m. At 12:00 noon the recitation of the Rosary’s Joyful Mysteries will be prayed, at 1:00 p.m. the Sorrowful Mysteries, at 2:00 p.m. the Glorious Mysteries and at 3:00 p.m. the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Whether you stay the whole time or make just a short visit, all are welcome!Read More -
Tuesday, January 22
The General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM), no. 373, designates January 22 as a particular day of prayer and penance, called the "Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children". In all the Dioceses of the United States of America, January 22 (or January 23, when January 22 falls on a Sunday) shall be observed as a particular day of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and of penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion. As individuals, we are called to observe this day through the penitential practices of prayer, fasting and/or giving alms. Another way to take part is through participating in special events or devotions to observe the anniversary of Roe v. Wade taking place in your local area. More information: http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/resources/january-22-day-of-prayer.cfm.Read More -
Tuesday, January 22, 6:30 AM - 12:00 PMA Morning of Prayer will take place on Tues., Jan. 22 at Our Lady of Czestochowa, 34 Ward St., Worcester. Mass begins at 6:30 a.m. followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the side Chapel. A Pro-Life Rosary will be prayed at the beginning of each hour along with other prayers for the protection of human life, and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until reposition at 12:00 noon. Anyone is welcome for any part or all of the morning. For more information, contact Julie at 508-320-2965.Read More
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Tuesday, January 22, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Join the pro-life ministry of St. Bernard’s Parish in a prayer vigil for an end to abortion across from Planned Parenthood, 371 Main St., Fitchburg between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Two-hour free parking is available in the Business District Public Parking Garage. Come for whatever amount of time you are able. All are welcome anytime throughout the day. For more information contact Joyce at 978-345-0129 or aucoinjoyce@gmail.com.Read More -
Tuesday, January 22, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMSt. Anne-St. Patrick Parish, Fiskdale will offer Eucharistic Adoration on Tues., Jan. 22 for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. Mass at 10:00 a.m. followed by Adoration until 12:00 noon. All are welcome!Read More
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Tuesday, January 22, 12:00 PM
In observance of the Jan. 22 Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children, a Holy Hour for Reparation and Healing for the anniversary of Roe v. Wade will be held at 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22 at St. Christopher Church, 950 West Boylston St., Worcester. All are welcome!Read More
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ANNUAL RESPECT LIFE PROGRAM
The Respect Life Program is published annually by the USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities and its resources are used by dioceses nationwide. The program begins anew each year on Respect Life Sunday (the first Sunday in October) and continues to be utilized throughout the year and beyond. This educational resource offers new content each year drawing attention to numerous human life issues. These materials are especially helpful for clergy, parish Respect Life Ministries, adult and youth faith formation, Catholic schools, and other groups and organizations.
This year's theme is "Every Life: Cherished. Chosen. Sent". Click the image below to view and download articles, social media graphics, and more!
All of the articles and other resources are available in English and Spanish and are accessible in multiple formats. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE RESPECT LIFE PROGRAM.
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Praying for life all year long
Learn more about praying for LIFE all year long! Find a variety of prayers and liturgical resources HERE.
Join Catholics across the country in praying for a special intention for the Culture of Life every Friday - learn more about the USCCB's "Call to Prayer" and how you can receive weekly intentions by email or text message by visiting HERE.
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"Working for a culture of life and love, we know that we can rely on the help of God,
for whom nothing is impossible."
~ St. Pope John Paul II, Evangelium Vitae, n. 100
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