DEACON FOR LIFE

Were there to be no support in the whole history of ethical and moral thought, were there no acknowledged confirmation from medical science, were the history of legal opinion to the contrary, we would still have to conclude on the basis of God's Holy Word that the unborn child is a person in the sight of God. He is protected by the sanctity of life graciously given to each individual by the Creator, Who alone places His image upon man and grants them any right to life which they have.

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The "Other" Life Issue

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The "Other" Life Issue

While the abortion issue took center stage in 2022 with the Dobbs decision, it's also important that we stay informed and alert regarding end-of-life issues. This excellent video presents four reasons why assisted suicide is not compassionate.

Veteran PA Pro-Life Leader Retires After 21 Years of Service to the Babies - NRL News Today

By Maria V. Gallagher, Legislative Director

It was a time before Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook, when tweets were associated with birds and posts were what held up backyard fences. January of 2002 marked the beginning of fresh leadership at the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation, the Keystone State affiliate of National Right to Life.

2022: the year when Dobbs v. Jackson gave life a second chance - NRL News Today

By Maria V. Gallagher, Legislative Director

When I review my life, the year 2022 will definitely be a highlight. For years, I had told students and retirees, teachers and health care workers that the tragic 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision known as Roe v. Wade would be overturned in our lifetime. At the time, it seemed like a bold prediction—after all, Roe had been the law of the land for decades.

Sanctity of Life Sunday 2023

Church bulletin inserts are now available for download on our website. Sanctity of Life Sunday will be celebrated January 22 or any Sunday in January that a church chooses. Click HERE to access the insert.

Positively Pro-Life! Podcast

Biking for Babies is a growing movement that marries two passions to benefit pregnancy resource centers and women in need. Chris Massaro, Director of Mission Advancement tells us all about it! Click HERE to listen to our latest Positively Pro-Life Podcast. Subscribe on iTunes/Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podbean App, or your favorite streaming platform.

CHAPTER EVENTS

Prayer Breakfast in Erie

On January 14, 2023, the Erie pro-life community will gather at the Erie Bayfront Convention Center for People for Life’s 45th Annual Pro-Life Breakfast. International pro-life speaker, Patricia Sandoval, is the keynoter. Doors open at 8 a.m. The program begins at 9 a.m. and concludes by 11:30 a.m. Complimentary child care will be available. Online reservations will be available soon, but it is not too early to make reservations through the mail. Send $22 per seat with your name, address, and phone number to People for Life; P.O. Box 1126; Erie, PA 16512. You can also stop at People for Life, 1625 W. 26th St.

Overturn of Roe Celebration

The Hazleton Chapter of Pennsylvanians for Human Life will co-host with The Voice of John a pro-life ecumenical event on January 22 at 2 PM at St. John Bosco Church, Route 93 in Sugarloaf. With prayer and music, they will celebrate the overturn of Roe, honoring the lives of 64 million children who have died from abortion. The featured speaker is Elizabeth Leon, author of Let Yourself Be Loved: Big Lessons from a Little Life, the story of a mother carrying a baby to term with the certainty of death. Light refreshments will be served. The event is free but donations are welcome. For more information, contact Maryann Lawhon at (570)-788-JOHN (5646), Carol Matz at 570-956-0817.

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