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Respect Life ArticlesBarb Simon-Johnson2021-03-30T10:44:37-05:00

Respect Life Articles

Ethical Primers by Fr. Thomas Knoblach, Ph.D.

  • Abortion (PDF)
  • Artificial Reproductive Technologies (PDF)
  • Capital Punishment (PDF)
  • Cloning (PDF)
  • Just War (PDF)
  • Medically Assisted Nutrition and Hydration (PDF)
  • Medical Decisions Regarding Life-Sustaining Treatments (PDF)
  • Stem Cell Research (PDF)

Other Resources:
  • Dignitas Personae (PDF)
  • The Principles Governing Cooperation: A Flowchart Summary (PDF)
  • United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities website

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Janet Dusek, Director of the Office of Marriage and Family

Sheila Reineke, Associate Director for NFP
Jan Zylla, Clerical Support

 

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Jill Svihel, Associate Director for Fully Engaged
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No one knows your baby like you do, and your grief experience is as unique as your child.

At the 'Known by God' retreat, connect with other women who have experienced the loss of a child through miscarriage or stillbirth and connect with God in prayer. 

The Church is here, is listening and cares for you.

Registration for this retreat remains open until Saturday.
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No one knows your baby like you do, and your grief experience is as unique as your child. At the 'Known by God' retreat, connect with other women who have experienced the loss of a child through miscarriage or stillbirth and connect with God in prayer. The Church is here, is listening and cares for you. Registration for this retreat remains open until Saturday.
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REGISTRATION EXTENDED to Friday, November 7th for upcoming retreat: 

"Known by God--A Retreat for Mothers Grieving the Loss of an Unborn Child" is designed for all mothers grieving the loss of an unborn child due to stillbirth or miscarriage.

Participants will receive large group talks on prayer and grief, small group sharing time, lunch, personal prayer time, shared resources, and more.
For more information and to register, visit: https://stcdio.org/event/known-by-god-a-retreat-for-mothers-grieving-the-loss-of-an-unborn-child/

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REGISTRATION EXTENDED to Friday, November 7th for upcoming retreat: "Known by God--A Retreat for Mothers Grieving the Loss of an Unborn Child" is designed for all mothers grieving the loss of an unborn child due to stillbirth or miscarriage. Participants will receive large group talks on prayer and grief, small group sharing time, lunch, personal prayer time, shared resources, and more. For more information and to register, visit: https://stcdio.org/event/known-by-god-a-retreat-for-mothers-grieving-the-loss-of-an-unborn-child/ #griefsupport #stillbirth #miscarriage #retreat
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Several members of the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls gathered with parishioners and others Oct. 22 for a Catholic Public Witness for Immigrants Day prayer vigil at St. Francis Xavier Church in Sartell. Read more about it at the link in our bio! #justiceforimmigrants #socialjustice #catholicsocialteaching #refugees #migrants #prayer #rosary #rosaryforpeace
Several members of the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls gathered with parishioners and others Oct. 22 for a Catholic Public Witness for Immigrants Day prayer vigil at St. Francis Xavier Church in Sartell. Read more about it at the link in our bio! #justiceforimmigrants #socialjustice #catholicsocialteaching #refugees #migrants #prayer #rosary #rosaryforpeace
Several members of the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls gathered with parishioners and others Oct. 22 for a Catholic Public Witness for Immigrants Day prayer vigil at St. Francis Xavier Church in Sartell. Read more about it at the link in our bio! #justiceforimmigrants #socialjustice #catholicsocialteaching #refugees #migrants #prayer #rosary #rosaryforpeace
Several members of the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls gathered with parishioners and others Oct. 22 for a Catholic Public Witness for Immigrants Day prayer vigil at St. Francis Xavier Church in Sartell. Read more about it at the link in our bio! #justiceforimmigrants #socialjustice #catholicsocialteaching #refugees #migrants #prayer #rosary #rosaryforpeace
Several members of the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls gathered with parishioners and others Oct. 22 for a Catholic Public Witness for Immigrants Day prayer vigil at St. Francis Xavier Church in Sartell. Read more about it at the link in our bio! #justiceforimmigrants #socialjustice #catholicsocialteaching #refugees #migrants #prayer #rosary #rosaryforpeace
Several members of the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls gathered with parishioners and others Oct. 22 for a Catholic Public Witness for Immigrants Day prayer vigil at St. Francis Xavier Church in Sartell. Read more about it at the link in our bio! #justiceforimmigrants #socialjustice #catholicsocialteaching #refugees #migrants #prayer #rosary #rosaryforpeace
Several members of the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls gathered with parishioners and others Oct. 22 for a Catholic Public Witness for Immigrants Day prayer vigil at St. Francis Xavier Church in Sartell. Read more about it at the link in our bio! #justiceforimmigrants #socialjustice #catholicsocialteaching #refugees #migrants #prayer #rosary #rosaryforpeace
Several members of the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls gathered with parishioners and others Oct. 22 for a Catholic Public Witness for Immigrants Day prayer vigil at St. Francis Xavier Church in Sartell. Read more about it at the link in our bio! #justiceforimmigrants #socialjustice #catholicsocialteaching #refugees #migrants #prayer #rosary #rosaryforpeace
Several members of the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls gathered with parishioners and others Oct. 22 for a Catholic Public Witness for Immigrants Day prayer vigil at St. Francis Xavier Church in Sartell. Read more about it at the link in our bio! #justiceforimmigrants #socialjustice #catholicsocialteaching #refugees #migrants #prayer #rosary #rosaryforpeace
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Several members of the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls gathered with parishioners and others Oct. 22 for a Catholic Public Witness for Immigrants Day prayer vigil at St. Francis Xavier Church in Sartell. Read more about it at the link in our bio! #justiceforimmigrants #socialjustice #catholicsocialteaching #refugees #migrants #prayer #rosary #rosaryforpeace
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In response to Pope Leo XIII’s call for the universal Church to pray the rosary throughout the month of October, @bishoppatricknearycsc is inviting all the faithful of the Diocese of St. Cloud to join in a special day of prayer on Tuesday, October 22, by praying the rosary for peace. #rosary #rosaryforpeace #rosaryprayer #prayer #catholicfaith #catholic
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