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Respect Life ArticlesBarb Simon-Johnson2021-03-30T10:44:37-06:00

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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“The victims of the horrific school shooting yesterday in Uvalde, Texas, are in my prayers this morning. Please join me in praying for them, their loved ones and their wounded community, that they may feel the loving and consoling presence of God in their grief. We as a Catholic community that believes in the sacredness of human life must also do more. We need better gun laws to protect people. We need more mental health resources. And we need to bridge whatever political and ideological differences we may have in our Catholic community so we can be authentic witnesses to a Gospel of life, end such violence, and better care for our neighbors.” -Bishop Donald Kettler.  #uvalde #uvaldemassacre  #children #safety
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“The victims of the horrific school shooting yesterday in Uvalde, Texas, are in my prayers this morning. Please join me in praying for them, their loved ones and their wounded community, that they may feel the loving and consoling presence of God in their grief. We as a Catholic community that believes in the sacredness of human life must also do more. We need better gun laws to protect people. We need more mental health resources. And we need to bridge whatever political and ideological differences we may have in our Catholic community so we can be authentic witnesses to a Gospel of life, end such violence, and better care for our neighbors.” -Bishop Donald Kettler. #uvalde #uvaldemassacre #children #safety
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Father Tito Serrano is one of two Franciscan friars currently on a tour of all 30 MLB stadiums. They will stop at @targetfield in Minneapolis on June 24 to see the @Twins. Click on th link in our bio to read the story. #mlb #baseball #BleacherBrothers @cubs  @DBacks⁠
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Father Tito Serrano is one of two Franciscan friars currently on a tour of all 30 MLB stadiums. They will stop at @targetfield in Minneapolis on June 24 to see the @Twins. Click on th link in our bio to read the story. #mlb #baseball #BleacherBrothers @cubs @DBacks⁠
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Carlos and Cecilia Chavez hold hands for a blessing by Bishop Donald Kettler during a special Mass  honoring Latino married couples at St. Mary in Melrose. #marriage #worldmarriageday #catholicsofinstagram
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Carlos and Cecilia Chavez hold hands for a blessing by Bishop Donald Kettler during a special Mass honoring Latino married couples at St. Mary in Melrose. #marriage #worldmarriageday #catholicsofinstagram
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