Tag Archive: #prolife

Physician Assisted Suicide and The Church

Life is a gift and we have limited time on earth to live it. According to John A. Di Camillo, staff ethicist at the National Catholic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia, PA. “We don’t have the authority to take into our [read more...]

USCCB Chairman’s Statement on Dobbs Anniversary

Chairman’s Statement on Dobbs Anniversary USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities On June 24, 2024, we celebrated the second anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, ending the tragic reign of Roe v. Wade. It [read more...]

Aid for Women is Hiring

Aid for Women Pregnancy Centers and Maternity homes is looking to hire full-time or part-time registered nurses, sonographers, advocates, maternity home staff and volunteers for their Wheeling location. Founded in 1978 n the faith and teachings of the Catholic Church, [read more...]

St. Joseph as Our Example

When it comes to Respect life, it is important in following the example of St. Joseph, to support those who choose to embrace their role as a father in all circumstances, especially in challenging situations. St. Joseph was unexpectedly called [read more...]

Message on Assisted Suicide from Catholic Bishops of Illinois

A BETTER WAY FORWARD A Message on Assisted Suicide from the Catholic Bishops of Illinois Legislation has been introduced to legalize assisted suicide in Illinois. SB 3499 makes it legal for a physician to prescribe an array of lethal drugs [read more...]

Euthanasia/Assisted Suicide FAQ

Below are Frequently Asked Questions about Euthanasia/Assisted Suicide. Does this mean that I am left to suffer endlessly? Not at all. No one is obligated to take on treatments which will only extend life but do not offer hope of [read more...]

Surrender

May is mostly remembered for two days – Memorial and Mother’s Day. Memorial Day celebrates those who fought for us and the latter is a celebration of all of our mothers including life in the womb. But what about those [read more...]

Respect Life Leaders Gather at OLW

Last Saturday, Our Lady of the Wayside’s Respect Life Ministry hosted representatives from Respect Life Ministries in other Vicariate l Parishes to a morning of sharing and fellowship. Fourteen attendees from five parishes plus the Archdiocese attended. Each shared how [read more...]

Aid for Women Spring Luncheon

Aid for Women invites you to their their Annual Spring Luncheon 2024 to benefit Aid for Women Pregnancy Care Centers and Maternity Homes. The luncheon will take place at Skokie Country Club, 500 Washington Avenue, Glencoe, IL, on Thursday, May [read more...]

Nationwide Invitation to Prayer

The USCCB’s president and the chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities announced a nationwide invitation to prayer. On March 26, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case that could impact the widespread accessibility of [read more...]