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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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Patrick Flynn, Director of the Office of Marriage and Family

Janet Dusek, Associate
Wendy Gessell, NFP Clerical Support
Sheila Reineke, NFP Program Coordinator
Jan Zylla, Clerical Support
 
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Today we celebrate the solemnity of Pentecost, aka the birthday of the Catholic Church! 

On Pentecost, the apostles and Mary, the Mother of God, were gathered in the upper room when the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles as tongues of fire, giving them the strength and courage to go out and spread the Gospel to all the nations. From this moment the Church was born. 

Today, let us ask the Holy Spirit to descend upon our own souls, giving us the strength and courage to preach the Gospel in our lives as well. 

“Come Holy Spirit, sweet Guest of my soul!”
Today we celebrate the solemnity of Pentecost, aka the birthday of the Catholic Church! 

On Pentecost, the apostles and Mary, the Mother of God, were gathered in the upper room when the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles as tongues of fire, giving them the strength and courage to go out and spread the Gospel to all the nations. From this moment the Church was born. 

Today, let us ask the Holy Spirit to descend upon our own souls, giving us the strength and courage to preach the Gospel in our lives as well. 

“Come Holy Spirit, sweet Guest of my soul!”
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Today we celebrate the solemnity of Pentecost, aka the birthday of the Catholic Church! On Pentecost, the apostles and Mary, the Mother of God, were gathered in the upper room when the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles as tongues of fire, giving them the strength and courage to go out and spread the Gospel to all the nations. From this moment the Church was born. Today, let us ask the Holy Spirit to descend upon our own souls, giving us the strength and courage to preach the Gospel in our lives as well. “Come Holy Spirit, sweet Guest of my soul!”
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It’s Teaching Tuesday! This week’s title is: Moving at Mass. 

Be sure to check back every Tuesday for teaching videos on the Eucharist made by Anne McCarney, education team lead for the diocese’s Eucharistic Revival team.
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It’s Teaching Tuesday! This week’s title is: Moving at Mass. Be sure to check back every Tuesday for teaching videos on the Eucharist made by Anne McCarney, education team lead for the diocese’s Eucharistic Revival team.
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Are you a young woman who has thought about religious life?? 

Join @fr.doug and other young women for a Nun Run from June 27-29 2023!

Visit various religious orders across the state including the Poor Clares, Missionaries of Charity, Sisters of Mary Morning Star, and more! 

The Nun Run is for young women ages 16-23 (rising juniors and up). 

Visit the link in our bio to sign up!
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Are you a young woman who has thought about religious life?? Join @fr.doug and other young women for a Nun Run from June 27-29 2023! Visit various religious orders across the state including the Poor Clares, Missionaries of Charity, Sisters of Mary Morning Star, and more! The Nun Run is for young women ages 16-23 (rising juniors and up). Visit the link in our bio to sign up!
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Students & parishioners of Seven Dolors Church in Albany gathered on Wednesday, May 17 for the blessing of the parish cemetery’s newly-renovated Stations of the Cross. 

Bishop Neary was present to bless the stations. Students from Holy Family School in Albany helped with the liturgy.
Students & parishioners of Seven Dolors Church in Albany gathered on Wednesday, May 17 for the blessing of the parish cemetery’s newly-renovated Stations of the Cross. 

Bishop Neary was present to bless the stations. Students from Holy Family School in Albany helped with the liturgy.
Students & parishioners of Seven Dolors Church in Albany gathered on Wednesday, May 17 for the blessing of the parish cemetery’s newly-renovated Stations of the Cross. 

Bishop Neary was present to bless the stations. Students from Holy Family School in Albany helped with the liturgy.
Students & parishioners of Seven Dolors Church in Albany gathered on Wednesday, May 17 for the blessing of the parish cemetery’s newly-renovated Stations of the Cross. 

Bishop Neary was present to bless the stations. Students from Holy Family School in Albany helped with the liturgy.
Students & parishioners of Seven Dolors Church in Albany gathered on Wednesday, May 17 for the blessing of the parish cemetery’s newly-renovated Stations of the Cross. 

Bishop Neary was present to bless the stations. Students from Holy Family School in Albany helped with the liturgy.
Students & parishioners of Seven Dolors Church in Albany gathered on Wednesday, May 17 for the blessing of the parish cemetery’s newly-renovated Stations of the Cross. 

Bishop Neary was present to bless the stations. Students from Holy Family School in Albany helped with the liturgy.
Students & parishioners of Seven Dolors Church in Albany gathered on Wednesday, May 17 for the blessing of the parish cemetery’s newly-renovated Stations of the Cross. 

Bishop Neary was present to bless the stations. Students from Holy Family School in Albany helped with the liturgy.
Students & parishioners of Seven Dolors Church in Albany gathered on Wednesday, May 17 for the blessing of the parish cemetery’s newly-renovated Stations of the Cross. 

Bishop Neary was present to bless the stations. Students from Holy Family School in Albany helped with the liturgy.
Students & parishioners of Seven Dolors Church in Albany gathered on Wednesday, May 17 for the blessing of the parish cemetery’s newly-renovated Stations of the Cross. 

Bishop Neary was present to bless the stations. Students from Holy Family School in Albany helped with the liturgy.
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Students & parishioners of Seven Dolors Church in Albany gathered on Wednesday, May 17 for the blessing of the parish cemetery’s newly-renovated Stations of the Cross. Bishop Neary was present to bless the stations. Students from Holy Family School in Albany helped with the liturgy.
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