Gabriel’s Courage – Catholic Health Services

Support, information & encouragement for carrying your baby to term with an adverse prenatal diagnosis. There are few things more frightening in life than finding out your baby may not be healthy. The fear of the unknown and the pressure to terminate can be intense. You are not al
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Respect Life Contest 2015

The Diocesan Respect Life Office is excited to announce the 13th Annual Youth Respect Life Contest for grades 7-8 Level ONE, and grades 9-12 Level TWO, this years theme “Each of us is a Masterpiece of God’s Creation”.  We welcome all Catholic youngsters in the Rockvi
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Bringing in the New Year

Carrying Christmas into the New Year By Anne McGuire EN ESPAÑOL When we witness suffering in the world around us, we know that many did not have a carefree, merry Christmas this year. This Christmas Eve Mass, one song, “O, Holy Night,” particularly stood out to me: Long la
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Life Issues Forum: Each Of Us Is A Masterpiece Of God’s Creation

When God created each of us, he did so with precision and purpose, and he looks on each of us with love that cannot be outdone in intensity or tenderness.
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Respect Life – Suggested Reading List

Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance. Proverbs 1:5 This is a perfect time for a leisurely reading; whether you’re relaxing in the backyard, on the patio, or under a cozy blanket check out our recommended list for great reading. S
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A Pilgrimage for Healing after Abortion

Over 1/3 of all women in the U.S. will have an abortion by age 45 (The Alan Guttmacher Institute, 2003), and most women and men who have suffered the experience of abortion suffer in silence.  In looking to reach out to those hurting from the effects of abortion, the Family Life + Res
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Spiritual Adoption Program

What is the Spiritual Adoption Program? How does it work? Who can participate? Who benefits from the Spiritual Adoption Program? Where can we get materials for the program? The Purpose of the Spiritual Adoption Program is threefold: Encourage parishes, schools and other communities to
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Catechetical Congress 2014

The Catechetical Congress allows for all Catechetical leaders, Catechists, Pastoral Associates, Youth Ministers the opportunity to grow and learn with others.
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Bishop William Murphy Endorses the Gianna Center Model

For women who have had difficulty becoming pregnant, The National Gianna Center for Women’s Health and Fertility, with offices in New York,  New Jersey and around the country, is dedicated to providing a more natural alternative to assisted reproductive technologies such as in v
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