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Help offered to family of fetus found in wastewater treatment plant
Workers at the Cincinnati wastewater treatment plant on Gest Street reported that they found the remains of a human fetus around 4:30 a.m. on Feb. 12. A spokesman for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati said the mother and family of the fetus were of great concern and urged them to take …
How to get the most out of the March for Life, even if you can’t go
By Gail Finke The annual March for Life is a chance to stop, pray, refocus, and recommit to doing what you can to uphold the dignity of all human life, from conception to natural death. The March’s particular focus is on the dignity of the unborn, who are human beings …
Ohio and Oklahoma Congressmen Oppose DC Assisted Suicide Law
By Gail Finke Ohio Congressman Brad Wenstrup is one of two legislators who introduced resolutions to overturn a new bill legalizing “assisted suicide” in the District of Columbia. Rep. Wenstrup, a surgeon from Cincinnati, and Oklahoma Senator James Lankford each introduced a companion resolution last week that would block a …
9 Days for Life is an annual period of prayer and action focused on cherishing the gift of every person’s life.
Surrounding the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children*, the overarching intention of the centerpiece novena is the end to abortion. However, the novena also highlights many other facets of respecting each other’s God-given dignity, especially by respecting human life at every stage and in every circumstance. …
2017 brings new hopes for life
Long-time March for Life participants are looking to this year’s national event with hope and expectation. While both Republicans and Democrats have occupied the White House in the 44 years since Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton, no candidate for president has ever promised to do more to restrict …
St. Louis Archbishop Vows: Catholics will not Comply with Bill Promoting Abortion
By Gail Finke St Louis Archbishop Robert Carlson issued a statement Monday vigorously opposing a proposal by two city alderman to make St. Louis a “sanctuary city for abortion.” In December, the two aldermen were the lead sponsors of a bill that would and add “pregnancy and reproductive health decisions” …
Felony Penalties for Assisted Suicide in Ohio
December 23, 2016 (Cincinnati, OH): During the slate of legislative activity the past few weeks during lame duck session, the Ohio House and Senate added class 3 felony penalties to existing sanctions against assisted suicide in Ohio, signed into law by Governor Kasich. These human life protections were in …
Life’s 5th Quarter Fills Holy Name
Holy Name Church in Mt. Auburn was full of pro-life students and their families on Halloween weekend for the latest Life’s 5th Quarter youth-focused Mass and rosary procession to Planned Parenthood. The church hosts two different pro-life groups, Helpers of God’s Precious Infants and Mary’s Mantle, who hold the …