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Continue readingMarch for Life Chicago – Dobbs Pro-life Rally – July 9 Join the March for Life Chicago for the Dobbs Rally and March, Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. […]
Continue readingReligious Freedom Week takes place from June 22, the Memorial of Sts. Thomas More & John Fisher, through June 29, the Solemnity of Sts. Peter & Paul. Join Catholics across the […]
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Continue readingThe Supreme Court has agreed to take up a Mississippi case in its 2021-2022 session, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, that will delve into the question of whether pre-viability limits on abortion beginning […]
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Continue readingConceived in rape, adopted and loved; Ryan Bomberger’s personal testimony shows that every human life is equal in dignity and worthy of love! Join Ryan and thousands of pro-life advocates […]
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Continue readinghttps://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/super-bowl-champion-aims-for-empathy-in-new-documentary-on-abortion Super Bowl champion Benjamin Watson goes on a journey to discover the truth about abortion in America. Our nation is being torn apart. But what if there’s one […]
Continue readingOn January 28, 2021: Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann Chairman, USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities gave a powerful homily for the Opening Mass National Prayer Vigil for Life. The homily in […]
Continue readingDuring the 48th annual March for Life Mass Cardinal Gregory called us to accept God’s standards the Beatitudes Teach Us to ‘Respect and Love’ All Human Life. You can access […]
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Continue readingIntention May all who defend life find strength and renewal in the Holy Spirit. Prayers Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be Reflection God has carefully, tenderly created every person […]
Continue readingIntention May all who support or participate in abortion experience a conversion of heart to seek and receive the Lord’s boundless mercy. Prayers Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be […]
Continue readingIntention May expectant mothers choosing adoption receive grace and support in embracing this loving option. Prayers Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be Reflection Mothers placing their children for adoption […]
Continue readingIntention May each person suffering from the loss of a child through abortion find hope and healing in Christ. Prayers Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be Reflection After more […]
Continue readingIntention May expectant fathers lovingly support the mothers of their children in welcoming new life. Prayers Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be Reflection Fatherhood has its origins in God, […]
Continue readingIntention May all unborn children be protected in law and welcomed in love. Prayers Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be Reflection Today, on this 48th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, […]
Continue readingIntercession May the tragic practice of abortion end. Prayers Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be Reflection At every stage and in every circumstance, we are held in existence by […]
Continue readingJoin us for 9 Days of Prayer, Fasting, Inspirational Talks, and Daily Mass to Change the World! Virtual Conference for all to participate! The International Week of Prayer and Fasting is a […]
Continue readingJoin Archbishop José H. Gomez, President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, bishops, priests, and Catholics across the country in praying a virtual rosary in a moment of unified prayer for […]
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Continue readingThe evil of racism will never be overcome until we stop dividing ourselves. The words of Martin Luther King never fail to stir the soul. His speech, “Where Do We […]
Continue readingAntoinetta Meo (1930-1937) very much wanted to receive her first Communion and so began her correspondence with Caro Bambino Gesú (Dear Baby Jesus). Learn more
Continue readingThrough our prayers and through the intercession of St. Joseph, patron of fathers, may fathers come to know the irreplaceable role they hold in the lives of their children, and […]
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Continue readingSt. Gianna Novena St. Gianna Beretta Molla is a powerful patron for pregnant and parenting mothers during this pandemic. St. Gianna herself lived through a pandemic, the Spanish […]
Continue reading“From your first moments of existence, you had all the DNA that would determine your sex, facial features, physique, and the color of your skin, hair, and eyes. At 24 […]
Continue readingIf you or someone you know has had an abortion, “be assured that it is never too late to seek God’s forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.”* Additionally, other confidential, […]
Continue readingArchbishop Naumann will be live streaming a prayer service hosted by the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 19th at 3:00pm CDT. The goal is to reach […]
Continue readingClick here to view:Find a Way, America An inspirational, non-political anthem saluting those in the United States who are heroically finding ways to help us all through this historic period […]
Continue reading“Those who die in God’s grace and friendship live forever with Christ. Heaven is not an abstract idea, but a true and lasting relationship with God that is beyond all […]
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Continue readingJoin Archbishop José Gomez, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and archbishop of Los Angeles, in a national moment of prayer in the time of the coronavirus. Together […]
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Continue reading“Like us, Christ entered the world through the womb of a woman. He willingly experienced the fullness of human suffering. He breathed his last on the Cross at Calvary in […]
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Continue reading“With great openness and courage, we need to question how widespread is the culture of life today among individual Christians, families, groups and communities in our Dioceses. With equal clarity […]
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Continue reading“There is an everyday heroism, made up of gestures of sharing, big or small, which build up an authentic culture of life… Part of this daily heroism is also the […]
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Continue reading“To celebrate the Gospel of life means to celebrate the God of life, the God who gives life… In every child which is born and in every person who lives […]
Continue reading“We are facing an enormous and dramatic clash between good and evil, death and life, the “culture of death” and the “culture of life”. We find ourselves not only “faced […]
Continue reading“[The Gospel of Life] is therefore meant to be a precise and vigorous reaffirmation of the value of human life and its inviolability, and at the same time a pressing […]
Continue readingClick here to read announcement: Learn how your senators voted on pain-capable and born alive votes!
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Continue readingJanuary 26th Abortion affects countless marriages, more than many people recognize. But God’s grace can bring true healing in relationships. Learn more at respectlife.org/healing-in-marriage or find help via goo.gl/XPyrMb. USCCB Secretariat […]
Continue readingJanuary 19th “If someone shared with you she was pregnant and hadn’t ruled out having an abortion, would you know how to respond? … When a woman is facing a […]
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Continue readingJanuary 12th “An unexpected pregnancy can be a difficult and frightening time, and it’s important that your friend knows you are thinking of her and supporting her. … don’t forget […]
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Continue readingNovember is Adoption Awareness Month: English: Novena to St. Joseph Spanish:Novena Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe: November 24, 2019: For this I was born, and […]
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Continue readingweDIGNIFY invites you to Celebrate Life! Thursday November 14, 2019 6:30pm-8:30pm at Spalding Pastoral Center 415 NE Madison Ave. Peoria, IL 61603
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Continue readingCome and join us to listen to one of our dynamic speakers: Respect Life Conference Diocese of Peoria! The Truth will set you free! September 13 -14, 2019. For more […]
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Continue readingJuly 21st “As a mom who had my first baby in college, I know that an unexpected pregnancy can sometimes bring fear, shame, and doubt. However, I also know that […]
Continue readingJuly 7th “Father and maker of all, you adorn all creation with splendor and beauty, and fashion human lives in your image and likeness. Awaken in every heart reverence for […]
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Continue readingFrom the USCCB: This Friday, the U.S. House will vote on H.R. 5, the misnamed “Equality Act.” This bill would undermine current pro-life laws, including conscience protections for health care […]
Continue readingClick here to read article: Kristan Hawkins: Pro-choice instigators crossing the line from harassment to dehumanization
Continue readingOur Illinois Legislators are going to have a hectic day on Wednesday, May 15th. So let’s lift up in prayer our legislators, their staff and visitors to the Capitol that […]
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Continue readingUpcoming Divine Mercy Novena and Divine Mercy Sunday: USCCB Good Friday: start the Novena to Divine Mercy! Divine Mercy Sunday: St. Faustina’s Diary records 14 occasions when Jesus requested […]
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Continue readingApril 14th “When battered by life’s storms, or immersed in a dense fog of suffering and uncertainty, we may feel alone and unequipped to handle the circumstances. Yet with words […]
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Continue readingThe National Association of Catholic Nurses-USA (NACN-USA) is sounding the alarm about a troubling proposal on assisted suicide being contemplated by the American Nurses Association (ANA). Currently, the ANA holds a […]
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Continue readingNovena to Saint Joseph March 10-18, 2019: Novena to St. Joseph: For Those on the Path of Adoption All are invited to join the St. Joseph Adoption Novena March […]
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Continue readingAPOSTOLIC JOURNEY OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS TO PANAMA ON THE OCCASION OF THE 34th WORLD YOUTH DAY PRESS CONFERENCE ON THE RETURN FLIGHT FROM PANAMA TO ROME Papal flight […]
Continue readingI AM A MAN WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND MY LIFE IS WORTH LIVING. Frank Stephens’ speech at the UN! Click here to see video: My Life is worth living
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Continue readingRespect Life: Movie: Date: Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 1PM: the Respect life Office invites all to come to the viewing of the movie: Power in My Hands. Place: Diocese […]
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Continue readingJanuary 5th “When I meet another parent of a child with Down syndrome, there is usually a moment of instant recognition and understanding. Our eyes meet, and we smile conspiratorially, […]
Continue readingDecember 30th “Blessed Joseph, You took Mary and Jesus into your home. You followed the prescripts of the Law, presented Jesus in the Temple, taught him skills at the […]
Continue readingDecember 23rd “To couples who cannot have children of their own, you are no less loved by God; your love for each other is complete and fruitful when it is […]
Continue readingDecember 16th “In 1531, when the indigenous peoples of Mexico were subjugated and the practice of human sacrifice was still a recent memory, the Mother of God appeared to St. […]
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Continue readingDecember 9th “‘Perhaps one of your friends has become pregnant unexpectedly. As someone who has been there, I encourage you to support your friend in her new journey of being […]
Continue readingDecember 2nd “Every life is a good and perfect gift. Many know this on an intellectual level, but those who love someone with a disability see it in their loved […]
Continue readingLIFE ISSUES FORUM For Immediate Release Reflections from the Sidewalk November 16, 2018 I was praying the rosary recently on the sidewalk outside of a very busy abortion […]
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Continue readingWe are facing an enormous and dramatic clash between good and evil, death and life, the “culture of death” and the “culture of life.” We find ourselves not only “faced […]
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Continue readingIt is not right to ‘take out’ a human being, no matter how little, to resolve a problem. That is like hiring a hitman to resolve a problem. ( Pope […]
Continue readingThe Gosnell movie opens in these theaters on October 12th, 2018 in select theatres. Check your theater for dates and times. Click here to view trailer:Gosnell: The Trial of America’s […]
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Continue readingTake a stand for life: 40days for life campaign: From September 26 to November 4, our community will take part in 40 Days for Life … a groundbreaking, coordinated international mobilization. We pray […]
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Continue readingClick here to read text: U. S. Conference on Catholic Bishops’ Administrative Committee Statement on Sexual Abuse Scandals; Committee Releases Actions to Be Taken Within Its Authorities
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Continue reading“‘Perhaps one of your friends has become pregnant unexpectedly. As someone who has been there, I encourage you to support your friend in her new journey of being a mother. […]
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Continue reading“Never tire of firmly speaking out in defense of life from its conception and do not be deterred from the commitment to defend the dignity of every human person with […]
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Continue readingClick here to read text: Pope Paul VI who died 40 years ago underscored the centrality of man
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Continue reading“We felt we had no control, but God reminded us again that He is always in control and that we could trust in Him. … Andrew* is two years old […]
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Continue readingBishop Andrew Cozzens, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of St.Paul and Minneapolis has given a series of talks ahead of the anniversary of Humanae Vitae. He has used the talks […]
Continue reading“Through [the] loving care [of my family and friends], they affirm what I also know—that my life is, always has been, and always will be, worth living.’” “Maggie’s Story: […]
Continue readingThis is an amazing video of a doctor fighting in Argentina against abortion at the government level (in Spanish).
Continue reading“On first glance, genetic editing of human embryos to treat diseases seems like a laudable project. But the reality is far more complex,” Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk, director of education of […]
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Continue reading“Do not be afraid to embrace God’s gift of life. Whatever storms or trials we face, we are not alone. He is with us.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities […]
Continue readingLIFE ISSUES FORUM FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE When a Friend Is Considering Abortion July 13, 2018 USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities If someone shared with you that she was pregnant […]
Continue readingAs we approach the 50th anniversary of HV let us ask for the powerful intercession of Saint Anne and Saint Joachim! Saints Anne and Joachim for all married couples, expectant […]
Continue reading“Gracious Father, I thank you for the mercy you have shown in forgiving my sins and for the peace that comes from being reconciled with you and with your Church.” […]
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Continue reading“[Religious] freedom remains one of America’s most precious possessions. And, as my brothers, the United States Bishops, have reminded us, all are called to be vigilant, precisely as good citizens, […]
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Continue reading“Religion [cannot] be relegated to the inner sanctum of personal life, without influence on societal and national life.” Pope Francis, Evangelii gaudium, 183. © 2013 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used […]
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Continue reading“If a friend told you she was pregnant and considering abortion, would you know what to do? Learn concrete tips for loving her in a way that is life-affirming for […]
Continue reading“To women with an unplanned pregnancy, Maya says, ‘This is survivable. Have hope.’” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “Accompanying Expectant Mothers Considering Adoption” www.usccb.org/women-considering-adoption “Una mujer que queda embarazada […]
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Continue reading“Reflecting on the healed wounds of the Risen Christ, we see that even our most difficult trials can be the place where God manifests his victory. He makes all things […]
Continue reading“Reflecting on the healed wounds of the Risen Christ, we see that even our most difficult trials can be the place where God manifests his victory. He makes all things […]
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Continue reading“Even among terminally ill patients, a request to die is nearly always a cry for help. … The patient requesting assisted suicide is often asking, ‘Does anyone want me to […]
Continue readingCecilia Soñé, a nurse practitioner, says that legalizing assisted suicide sends the false message that some lives are worth caring for and others are not. Watch to learn how she […]
Continue reading“We can all help encourage our government and other institutions to support life. They must always aid and support mothers and children, and never offer to pay for the destruction […]
Continue reading“Sometimes our actions speak for themselves; other times, words are needed. Whatever the situation, Jesus knows how to speak to each person’s heart; we simply need to follow where he […]
Continue readingPray and ask for the intercession of Padre Pio for an end to abortion and for a reign of the culture of Life and Love. Click here to read text: […]
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Continue reading“If we are filled with the love of God, a culture of encounter and solidarity will begin to bloom.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, “Serene Attentiveness to God’s Creation” www.bit.ly/serene-attentiveness […]
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Continue readingHeavenly Father… Give us love for all people, especially the most vulnerable, and help us bear witness to the truth that every life is worth living. USCCB Secretariat of […]
Continue reading“A model of care has been developed specifically for families whose infant is likely to die before or after birth. Often called ‘perinatal hospice,’ it’s a way of caring for […]
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Continue reading“While many Catholics want to help women and men heal from past abortions, most don’t know how to begin.” Learn how you can become an instrument of mercy at www.usccb.org/bridges-of-mercy. […]
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Continue reading“Reflecting on the healed wounds of the Risen Christ, we see that even our most difficult trials can be the place where God manifests his victory. He makes all things […]
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Continue reading“Sometimes our actions speak for themselves; other times, words are needed. Whatever the situation, Jesus knows how to speak to each person’s heart; we simply need to follow where he […]
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Continue reading“Many parents want perfect children. Our culture is obsessed with perfection—a superficial perfection. Photos are airbrushed, and social media sites depict seemingly perfect lives. God calls us to seek perfection, […]
Continue reading“The Church affirms the inviolable dignity of every person, regardless of the duration or extent of the person’s incapacity or dependency. Nothing diminishes the unchangeable dignity and sanctity of a […]
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Continue reading“The dying process is a sacred time—a final season to seek closure in this life and prepare for the next in the hope of sharing in Christ’s Resurrection. As you […]
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Continue readingPlease join us for an Open House at the Family Resources Center 415 NE Monroe, Peoria, IL 61603 beginning Monday January 22-Friday January 26 and check out the many items […]
Continue readingTwo Illinois lawmakers hope to make their state the next one to protect unborn babies with Down syndrome from discriminatory abortions. The Journal Star reports Republican state Reps. Allen Skillicorn, […]
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Continue reading“He is always with us. Jesus promised this when he gave the disciples the same mission he gives to each of us: Go. … Walk with each other. Do not […]
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Continue reading“If you know someone who has had an abortion, express your sympathy for her loss. Assure her of God’s unconditional love, and encourage her to seek healing and forgiveness.” USCCB […]
Continue readingDECEMBER Universal: For the elderly That the elderly, sustained by families and Christian communities, may apply their wisdom and experience to spreading the faith and forming the new generations. Click […]
Continue reading“When we encounter Christ, experience his love, and deepen our relationship with him, we become more aware of our own worth and that of others.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities […]
Continue readingO God of all the nations, the One God who is and was and always will be, in your providence you willed that your Church be united to the suffering […]
Continue readingOnce again, Francis warned against “ideological, cultural and spiritual colonizations”, which have also resulted in the persecution of believers. The occasion is this morning homily in Casa Santa Marta, 21 […]
Continue reading“By focusing on the most vulnerable members of society, we strengthen the entire fabric of society to protect the rights of all.” Archbishop William E. Lori, Chair Ad Hoc Committee […]
Continue reading“Building a culture of life isn’t something we just do one month of the year, or with one event or initiative—it’s essential to who we are. It happens through our […]
Continue reading“Christ came to liberate us from the cycle of violence by showing us how to love and be merciful. …As the culture of death threatens to electively select who does […]
Continue reading“Heavenly Father…If it be your will, bless those who are pursuing adoption, …and send them a child to love.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “Novena to St. Joseph: For Those […]
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Continue reading“Those who die in God’s grace and friendship live forever with Christ. Heaven is a true and lasting relationship with God that is beyond all earthly description and understanding.” USCCB […]
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Continue reading“If someone shared with you she was pregnant and hadn’t ruled out having an abortion, would you know how to respond… in a loving way that is life-affirming for both […]
Continue reading“We must listen to God, who speaks to us. Having a well-formed conscience doesn’t mean we have all the answers to the complex problems in the world, but it does […]
Continue readingPray the Rosary daily for the conversion of sinners. Beg the Lord for poor sinners to repent. Msgr. Charles Pope I would like to reflect on Sunday’s parable of the […]
Continue reading¡Que el Señor les bendiga! Estamos en el MES DEL SANTO ROSARIO, así que todo está dedicado a dicho tema. Tienen por tema: “ROSARIUM VIRGINIS MARIE Y EL AÑO DEL ROSARIO” […]
Continue reading“The knowledge and realization of how deeply we are loved by God elicits a response of love that simultaneously draws us closer to God and at the same time impels […]
Continue readingClick here to read article: USCCB Pro Life Chairman Urges Passage of Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
Continue reading“Walk with each other. Do not be afraid to embrace God’s gift of life. Whatever storms or trials we face, we are not alone. He is with us. ‘Behold, I […]
Continue reading“Only respect for life can be the foundation and guarantee of the most precious and essential goods of society, such as democracy and peace.” Pope John Paul II, Evangelium vitae, […]
Continue readingThe movement to legalize doctor-assisted suicide has been gaining momentum in recent years. Since 2015, two states (California and Colorado) and the District of Columbia have joined Oregon, Washington State […]
Continue reading“The Church’s teaching on marital sexuality is an invitation … to receive the gift of God’s love and care, and to let this gift inform and transform us, so we […]
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Continue reading“The sufferings caused by chronic or terminal illness … cry out for our compassion, a word whose root meaning is to ‘suffer with’ another person. True compassion alleviates suffering while […]
Continue reading“May the infinite depth and breadth of Christ’s Divine Mercy remind us that no wound is too great for God to heal.” Pray for Life: April 2016, https://goo.gl/rgX7jH. USCCB Secretariat […]
Continue readingIn the Church’s efforts to teach about the grave evil of assisted suicide and the threats it poses, we must use clear and vigorous language. And it is always, always […]
Continue reading“The effectiveness of our commitment to peace depends on our understanding of human life. If we want peace, let us defend life!” Pope Benedict XVI, Morning Address, September 15, 2012, […]
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Continue readingBy: Peter Jesserer Smith / NCRegister.com Indianapolis, Ind., Aug 15, 2017 / 06:04 am (National Catholic Register).- Medication abortions are on their way to becoming the dominant method of abortion […]
Continue reading“God loves us, treats us with respect, and asks us to do the same with others. … No one should ever be treated callously or carelessly—everyone should be cherished and […]
Continue readingFor now, Illinois can’t enforce a change in state law requiring hospital and medical clinic professionals to tell pregnant women about all their available options, including abortion. That’s because a […]
Continue reading“By opening our hearts to his love and mercy, we let Christ dwell in us and we see more deeply the intricate and unique beauty of each person.” Cardinal Seán […]
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Continue readingScientists for the first time have successfully edited genes in human embryos to repair a common and serious disease-causing mutation, producing apparently healthy embryos, according to a study published on […]
Continue readingOXFORD, England – Recent increases in euthanasia and assisted suicide deaths among psychiatric and dementia patients reflect the concerns church officials expressed years ago, said a Dutch cardinal. Cardinal Willem […]
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Continue reading“An unexpected pregnancy can bring joy, excitement, awe, gratitude, and deeper love than I knew possible!” — 10 Ways to Support Her When She’s Unexpectedly Expecting USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life […]
Continue readingBy Tom Grenchik The recent Convocation of Catholic Leaders: The Joy of the Gospel in America was an unprecedented gathering. Led by 155 bishops, over 3,200 Catholic leaders attended from […]
Continue reading“A society will be judged on the basis of how it treats its weakest members; and among the most vulnerable are surely the unborn and the dying.” — Pope John […]
Continue readingThere is a propensity in our fallen state to look at the lives of the people around us and compare our lot to theirs. This struggle with comparison can become […]
Continue readingIt is dark in the womb—but not that dark. Human flesh isn’t fully opaque, so some measure of light will always pass through it. This means that even an enclosed […]
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Continue readingThe upcoming celebration of Father’s Day is a fitting time to examine the irony that in our current culture, fatherhood is rarely mentioned. When mentioned at all, fathers are mocked […]
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Continue readingWithin the next 10-20 years, a new and controversial fertility technology called in vitro gametogenesis could make it possible to manipulate skin cells into creating a human baby. However, this […]
Continue readingShortly after my wife had given birth to our first son, I held my little boy and was immediately struck by his helplessness. Before that moment, I may have had […]
Continue readingI had been brought up to believe that life is always a gift, but it certainly didn’t feel like one when I gazed in shock at a positive pregnancy test. […]
Continue readingRecent cultural conversations on the importance of women’s advancement have increasingly included abortion access, perpetuating a tragic assumption that ‘pro-woman’ and ‘pro-life’ are diametrically opposed viewpoints. This belief ignores the […]
Continue readingSix homeschool moms were recently asked to write about the topic of raising strong daughters. Visit Catholic Household to read what they said.
Continue readingA Pro-life flashmob filled with Hispanic/Latino youth promoting their March 25, 2017: Prolife March!
Continue readingLent isn’t simply about us “giving up” something. The real grace is when we recognize that Lent is a season in which God wants to give us something. Discover what […]
Continue reading“Whether it lasts for a brief moment or for a hundred years, each of our lives is a good and perfect gift. At every stage and in every circumstance, we […]
Continue reading“We are called to show mercy because mercy has first been shown to us.” Pope Francis, Misericordiae vultus, Used with permission.
Continue reading(Vatican Radio) “Without women, there is no harmony in the world.” That was the message of Pope Francis in his homily at the morning Mass at the Casa Santa Marta. […]
Continue reading“A political society endures when it seeks, as a vocation, to satisfy common needs by stimulating the growth of all its members, especially those in situations of greater vulnerability or […]
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Continue readingOur relationships on earth are meant to help us and others grow in perfect love. We are meant to depend on one another, serve each other in humility, and walk […]
Continue readingFounder of Radiance Foundation, Ryan Bomberger, speaking at the 2017 Rally for Life in Portland, OR.
Continue readingEnglish: The #9DaysforLife novena is done, but it’s not too late to sign up for monthly emails at www.9daysforlife.com! en español: ¡La novena #9diasporlavida ha terminado, pero inscríbete para las intenciones semanales en www.usccb.org/reza!
Continue readingEnglish: #9DaysforLife: Read about one family’s adoption story in today’s “One Step Further.” www.goo.gl/pD8nf7 en español: #9diasporlavida: Lee la historia de adopción de una familia en “Un paso adicional”. […]
Continue readingEnglish: #9DaysforLife: How can we bring hope to others & be examples of God’s merciful love? www.goo.gl/JUMHmF en español: #9diasporlavida: ¿Cómo llevar esperanza y ser ejemplos del amor misericordioso […]
Continue readingEnglish: #9DaysforLife: Lord, help us to see the ways you love us today: www.goo.gl/SHk8ck en español: #9diasporlavida: Señor, ayúdanos a ver las formas en que nos amas hoy. www.goo.gl/39k7Yb
Continue readingEnglish: #9DaysforLife: Only God can truly fulfill our hearts. How can we invite him into ours? www.goo.gl/Tn6pHk en español: #9diasporlavida: Solo Dios puede llenar los corazones. ¿Cómo podemos invitarlo […]
Continue readingEnglish: #9DaysforLife: 75% of Americans are reported to know a victim. Learn the warning signs. www.goo.gl/C7UWec en español: #9diasporlavida: 75% de estadounidenses saben de una víctima. Conoce las señales. www.goo.gl/CiiXkC
Continue readingEnglish: #9DaysforLife: Life is always precious—at every stage & in every circumstance. www.goo.gl/hDxKsE en español: #9diasporlavida: La vida es siempre preciosa: en cada etapa y circunstancia. www.goo.gl/tWuaqj
Continue readingEnglish: #9DaysforLife: How will (or did) you show someone today that their life is a gift? www.goo.gl/tSnnO6 en español: #9diasporlavida: ¿Cómo vas a mostrar o mostraste a alguien hoy […]
Continue readingEnglish: #9DaysforLife: God is ready to forgive each of us! Don’t be afraid. Draw close to his heart. www.goo.gl/jXrEC6 en español: #9diasporlavida: ¡Dios está listo para perdonarte! No tengas miedo. […]
Continue readingEnglish: #9DaysforLife: How can we build a culture that supports women & respects life? Find out! www.goo.gl/yCfX6N en español: #9diasporlavida: ¿Cómo edificar la cultura que respete la vida y a […]
Continue readingEnglish: Tomorrow is the 1st day of #9DaysforLife! Join thousands across the country in prayer: www.9daysforlife.com en español: ¡Mañana es el primer día de #9Diasporlavida! Únete con tus oraciones a […]
Continue readingThursday, December 22, 2016: “I invite you to be more in silence, to discipline your senses to be more recollected, directed to God, to His Love and His Word… We […]
Continue readingMonday, December 19, 2016: “Let us contemplate the Child Jesus! That we may become what we contemplate and reflect to others what we become.” Mother Adela Galindo Foundress: SCTJM
Continue readingMonday, December 12, 2016: “Longing is a powerful disposition of the heart, because when we long for God we bring Him to earth. Our Lady longed for God in such […]
Continue readingDiscerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts offers a Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Day 9 Mother of our Savior, the conversion of your Aztec children brought an end to infant sacrifice […]
Continue readingDiscerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts offers a Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Day 8 Mary, Mother of the Church, your apparitions at Tepeyac and the miraculous image you left fostered unity […]
Continue readingDiscerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts offers a Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Day 7 Mystical Rose, your miraculous signs of Castilian roses in winter and your image on the tilma […]
Continue readingDiscerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts offers a Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Day 6 Holy Mary, comfort of the troubled, you sought out Juan Diego when in fear and confusion […]
Continue readingDiscerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts offers a Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Day 5 Virgin gentle in mercy, in Juan Diego’s anxiety to bring a priest to his dying uncle […]
Continue readingDiscerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts offers a Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Day 4 Virgin most wise, you chose a humble farmer to announce your motherly concern to the people […]
Continue readingMonday, December 5, 2016: “From the womb of the Blessed Mother, Jesus, God-made-Man, begins to communicate the effects of the redemption: His salvation.” Mother Adela Galindo Foundress: SCTJM
Continue readingDiscerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts offers a Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Day 3 Mother of God, your ribboned sash identified you as a pregnant woman, a woman who bore […]
Continue readingDiscerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts offers a Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Day 2 Mary, Mother of divine grace, you appeared to Juan Diego standing on the moon and robed […]
Continue readingDiscerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts offers a Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Day 1 Holy Mother, you appeared to Saint Juan Diego as a maiden of his own race to reveal […]
Continue readingWomen Speak For Themselves is a national grassroots movement empowering women to speak in media, local communities and online, about how women are disadvantaged respecting dating and marriage, especially because […]
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Continue readingMonday, November 28, 2016: “Advent is a Marian time…and we must live it with a particular Marian expression: to live it from within the maternal and expecting heart of Mary, […]
Continue readingOur elders are lonely – do we care? – Catholic News Agency
Continue readingClick here to hear testimony : Gianna Jessen Testimony
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Continue readingClick here to view testimony on Natural Family Planning:Daniel and Jeanette: an NFP testimony
Continue readingNatural Family Planning Awareness Week: July 24-July 30, 2016 Natural Family Planning (NFP) is a unique form of fertility education. Specifically, NFP is the title for the moral, natural and […]
Continue readingNFP Awareness Week Begins July 24th, 2016 Diocese of Peoria : “Natural Family Planning. Love, Mercy, Life. Opening the Heart of Marriage” is the theme of this year’s Natural Family […]
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Continue readingClick here for video: Fortnight for Religious Freedom Click here for Letter in English and Spanish: Our First Most Cherished Liberty Primera Y Mas Preciada de Nuestros Libertades
Continue readingDear All, I wanted to share with you my Religious Community new “13 million Rosaries” campaign. We desire to offer to Our Lord through Our Lady 13 million Rosaries from […]
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Continue readingClick here to read article: Pope’s Address to Catholic Gynecologists
Continue readingMuch to the delight of abortion advocates, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has loosened its guidelines for the powerful abortion drug, RU-486/Mifepristone, marketed as “Mifeprex.” It may now officially […]
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Continue readingThe joy of love experienced by families is also the joy of the Church. As the Synod Fathers noted, for all the many signs of crisis in the institution […]
Continue readingWashington D.C., Mar 16, 2016 / 04:27 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- As the Senate considers a bill protecting unborn human life past 20 weeks of pregnancy, medical experts insist these children […]
Continue readingA new report paints a hopeful picture for unborn babies in America. Abortion clinics are closing at a record pace across the country as they fail to meet new health […]
Continue readingThere will be the Director’s Cut on March 19, 2016 at St. Jude Church of The Original Image of Divine Mercy film. The Class 3 relic will also be present. This is an […]
Continue readingSatan’s greatest trick is deceiving us into thinking he doesn’t exist (C.S. Lewis). Or perhaps greater, to know he does exist, and the ways he’s working, but to do nothing […]
Continue reading1. St. Paul writes in the First Letter to the Thessalonians: “…this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from unchastity, that each one of you know […]
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Continue readingJoin us-On January 22, 2016 Bishop Daniel Jenky invites you to Mass & Holy Hour of Reparation & Healing on the Anniversary of Roe vs. Wade at St. Joseph’s Catholic […]
Continue readingRio de Janeiro, Brazil, Jan 6, 2016 / 04:58 pm (CNA).- Brazilian feminist Sara Winter used to work to legalize abortion. She was one of the founders of a radical […]
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Continue readingWashington D.C., Dec 31, 2015 / 05:35 pm (CNA).- Perforated organs, metal coils lodged in colons, fetal disfigurement due to nickel poisoning. Chronic pain, exhaustion, bouts of depression and suicidal […]
Continue readingOn April 11, 2015, Pope Francis stood in front of the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica handing out copies of the Year of Mercy “Bull of Indiction” to the […]
Continue readingRespect Life Ministry of the Diocese of Peoria invites you to: Join us in the: Jubilee of Mercy to pray and offer sacrifices during the Novena for Life from January […]
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Continue readingShe met her husband Enrico Petrillo at age 18, became the mother of three children, and died at the age 28. But what happened within those 10 years has touched […]
Continue readingKnown as the surrogacy capital of the world, India has announced that it would like to end its practice of allowing foreigners to contract surrogate pregnancies. Click here to read […]
Continue readingA Kingship that bears witness to the truth-Click here for the English version: Christ the King Click here for the Spanish version: Cristo Rey One
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Continue readingClick here to see the beautiful point of view. Don’t sell life short. Every life is worth living. Have the courage to step into Life. John’s Story
Continue readingClick here to read article on Rosary: 25 Things you should know about the Rosary
Continue readingClick here to see Maggie’s story of dying with dignity and grace: Maggie’s Story
Continue readingTo read a statement on physician-assisted suicide click here: To Live Each Day with Dignity
Continue readingCardinal O’Malley: California Legalization of Assisted Suicide “a Great Tragedy for Human Life” October 6, 2015 WASHINGTON—Cardinal Seán O’Malley of Boston, chairman of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities […]
Continue readingListen to Bishop Kurtz’ response to the best way for the Church to strengthen marriages by clicking here: Strengthening Marriages
Continue reading“All I could see was somebody’s son or daughter. And after losing my daughter this was looking very, very different to me.”-Click here to view video Dr. Anthony Levatino
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Continue readingThe image of a stunning sculpture carved on a mountain and portraying a baby inside his mother’s womb has gone viral in recent months. The sculpture, in the words of […]
Continue readingWe are in the eve of Respect Life month as well as preparing our hearts for the Jubilee of Mercy. May we be able to let God’s love shine forth […]
Continue readingThe past, the promise and the potential of the United States must not be smothered by hatred at a time when the American people and indeed the world need a helping […]
Continue readingAs Pope Francis makes provisions for priests and abortion, we must invoke Day’s intercession, according to Catholic Herald. Click here to read article: Dorothy Day
Continue readingEnjoy live stream video of the Pope’s visit to the U.S. through the Diocese of Peoria website. While you’re there, check out what else is happening in the Peoria Diocese. […]
Continue reading(Vatican Radio) Abandoned children and exploited sex workers are a “shameful reality in our societies”. That was Pope Francis’s message on Thursday to participants at an international symposium on the […]
Continue readingThe eyes of the Church are turned toward helping marriages and families. The face of God is turned toward our greatest needs for healing and holiness. Family life is a […]
Continue readingPeoria Pro-Life Kick-Off Rally is today at: Richwoods Christian Church 8115 N. Knoxville Ave. Peoria, IL at 6:30pm Speaker: Mary Wagner-hands out roses in abortion facilities. Kick-Off marks the start […]
Continue readingPEORIA—The Knights of Columbus Spalding Council will have a benefit fish fry for Central Illinois Right to Life from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, October 9, at the K of […]
Continue readingThe Efficacious Novena to the Sacred Heart prayed by Padre Pio begins today, September 13th. Please join us in prayerful union–Heavenly Father, through the powerful intercession of Padre Pio to the Sacred Heart […]
Continue reading“John’s Story: Beyond Independence” Born without arms, John Foppe speaks to a way of life beyond independence, namely inter-dependence: Together we are more. Assisted suicide sells everyone short, so in […]
Continue readingJeanette’s Story: 15 Years Later – featuring Jeanette Redmond & her cancer doctor, Dr. Kenneth Stevens, who encouraged her 15 year years ago not to pursue assisted suicide when she was […]
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Contact: Dan Smith at 309-691-3611 PEORIA, IL—The central Illinois portion of the National Life Chain will be linked from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, October 4, on sidewalks along University […]
Continue readingClick here to read article: Abortion and Jubilee for Mercy
Continue readingWhat beautiful wisdom from this Iraqi girl. Click here to watch video: Girl from Iraq Video
Continue readingMemorial Service for the Unborn will be Sept. 12 WEST PEORIA — The local observance of the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, […]
Continue readingNational NFP Awareness Week – JULY 19 – JULY 25, 2015 2015 theme: All Natural! Natural Family Planning Good for the body. Great for the soul! “Celebrate and reverence God’s […]
Continue readingWomen’s Summer Retreat “The Family: a gift and a task of Merciful Love” Retreat Master: Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary When: July 10-12, 2015 Retreat begins […]
Continue readingNovena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus begins June 4, 2015 It is perhaps the greatest of all the devotions, as it is centered in the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus. […]
Continue readingJoin us for a four part series on all the Wednesdays of June (3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th). The series will take place at Kelleher’s Irish Pub, 619 SW Water […]
Continue reading23rd Annual Right To Life Benefit Garage Sale Catholic Charities, Building F 2900 W Heading Ave, Peoria IL 61604 (Enter at the top of Swards Hill @ Alice- Building F […]
Continue readingPentecost Sunday is one of the most ancient feasts of the Church, is commemorates the Descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles, 50 days after the Resurrection of Christ. […]
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Continue readingJesus asked that the Feast of the Divine Mercy be proceeded by a Novena to the Divine Mercy which would be gin on Good Friday. Join us in prayer as […]
Continue readingWhat is Divine Mercy? The message is quite a simple one: God loves us, He loves each and every one of us. He wants us to recognize that His mercy […]
Continue readingHoly Week Activities at the Cathedral As the official church of the Bishop, the Cathedral of St. Mary, 607 NE Madison AVE, Peoria, IL 61603, holds a special prominence in […]
Continue readingLet us ask for the powerful intercession of St. Joseph for the end of the culture of death as well as for our Christian brothers and sister suffering and being […]
Continue readingNeeding a little reminder of what Lent’s all about: In the book of Matthew, Jesus, while in the Garden of Gethsemane says, “Watch and pray that you may not undergo […]
Continue readingLooking for some ideas or resources to make this Lent fruitful? Here are a few links to explore: Some good studies/emails/etc. Best Lent Ever: free videos from Matthew Kelly […]
Continue readingPlease Join us on FEBRUARY 11, 2015 as we PRAY for the SICK GOD OF HEALING AND COMPASSION, You shower us with your infinite care, and comfort all in pain and […]
Continue readingWhen & Where: Saturday, February 14, 2015 ~Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception: Holy Mass and Renewal of Wedding Vows @ 4:00 pm with Bishop Jenky. ~Spalding […]
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Continue readingCentral Illinois Right to Life will be holding the Sanctity of Life Rally on Tuesday, January 2015 The Family Resources Center will be have an open house from 5:30- 6:30pm 415 […]
Continue readingIn 2014, Friar Gabriel traveled from Perth, Australia to shred the streets of Chicago. Spirit Juice Films was honored and thrilled to capture every minute of his trip. Friar Gabriel […]
Continue readingDiscover the meaning behind the Advent antiphons, the medieval prayers prayed by the Church in preparation for Christ’s birth! These Seven ancient prayers have been prayed by millions […]
Continue readingThe Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe Far from a simple ‘painting’, the image of Our Lady on Juan Diego’s tilma has some noteworthy features that were immediately recognized by […]
Continue readingI think one of the best ways to enter into Advent is to get reacquainted with the Bible. Many Catholics don’t know the Bible very well. Vatican II called for […]
Continue readingThe Most Important Human Rights Issue of our time Join us for a showing of the film with Director and Producer, John Morales who will be speaking at the end […]
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Continue reading“Catholics have risked their lives for thousands of years to be at Mass. For mere ritual? Nostalgia? Obligation? No. For the most intimate encounter we get with our Maker on […]
Continue readingA popular Mexican Tradition: For more than a century, each year from October 28 the tradition of the 46 rosaries in honor of the Virgin of Guadalupe is performed. It […]
Continue readingThe United Nations Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima and First Class Relics of Blessed Jacinta and Blessed Francisco are coming to the Diocese of Peoria! Saturday: November […]
Continue readingToday is October 22, and we celebrate Saint John Paul II! “Saint John Paul II Called us to holiness. To love and imitate Jesus Christ. And he called us to […]
Continue readingOn Sunday, October 19th, Pope Paul VI was beatified. To give a little background Giovanni Battista Montini, cardinal of Milan, was elected as pope following Pope John XXIII. He took […]
Continue readingToday is the Feast of St. Thérèse of Lisieux of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face. St. Therese is one of the most popular saints throughout the history of […]
Continue readingEach of us is a Masterpiece of God’s Creation Imagine Yourself pausing in front of a design of great beauty. Your soul quiets and is filled with wonder and awe. If […]
Continue readingCome join us for a showing of the film: The 13th Day at the Spalding Pastoral Center on October 19th at 2pm Refreshments and a brief presentation following the film […]
Continue readingCome join us for our Annual Respect Life dinner! The Family Resources Center is dedicated to the defense of human life and the promotion of family values. When: Sunday, October […]
Continue readingCome Join us for the the Kick Off of 40 Days for Life! When: Sunday September 21 Location: The Catherdral of St. Mary, 607 NE Madison, Peoria, IL. Time: 6:30pm […]
Continue readingThe World Meeting of Families- Philadelphia 2015 is an international Conference on the Family founded by Saint John Paul II and sponsored by the Pontifical Council for the Family in […]
Continue readingCheck out this article on Vatican Radio’s website: Pope at Santa Marta: Learning from Our Lady of Sorrows “And this is out hope. We are not orphans, we have mothers: […]
Continue readingOn Monday, September 8 from 6:30-7:30 pm the Central Illinois Right to Life will be having a board meeting. They will be planning future events and interested individuals are encouraged […]
Continue readingCome join us on Saturday, September 6, 2014 for the Respect Life Diocesan Mass in celebration of the dignity and sacrednees of human life! Lunch and key note speaker following mass. […]
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