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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
Marisol Statz, OMF Program Coordinator
Jan Zylla
, Clerical Support

 

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Jill Svihel, Associate Director for Fully Engaged
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St. Cloud, MN 56303
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Contact Info – Pastoral Center/Diocese of Saint Cloud

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Phone: (320) 258-7600

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