WASHINGTON (CNS) — Abortion-related questions – and Americans’ responses to them – were front and center in the new American Values Survey issued Oct. 27 by the Washington-based Public Religion Research Institute. A majority of Catholics surveyed opposed the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion in the United States, including […]
The St. Gianna Molla Pregnancy Outreach program is growing. On Thursday, Oct. 13, the Diocese of Buffalo formally blessed and opened the sixth location of the outreach center, inside the OLV Charities building at the corner of Ridge Road and South Park in Lackawanna, across the street from the famed Our Lady of Victory Basilica. […]
A breezy but sunny afternoon greeted those who gathered along thoroughfares throughout Western New York in “life chains,” silently praying while holding up signs sharing assorted messages with a common message urging respect for and protection of the unborn. “Unfortunately, we have to meet again this year to protest the slaughter of the innocents, of […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher reminded the small crowd at St. Joseph Cathedral that October is Respect Life Month where we give special attention to “that breath of life that God has given to each one of us making us precious in God’s sight.” Bishop Fisher led the Respect Life Mass held at the downtown Buffalo […]
October is Respect life Month. Come celebrate the gift of life with Bishop Michael W. Fisher on Respect Life Sunday, Oct. 2. Mass begins at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Cathedral, 50 Franklin Street, Buffalo. A blessing of families, babies and expectant mothers will take place after Mass. Clergy wishing to concelebrate are most welcome. […]
Everyone is being called to be a public witness to life in the silent prayerful Life Chain. Stand with thousands of pro-lifers throughout the country as a reminder of the sanctity of all life. The National Life Chain will take place on Respect Life Sunday, Oct. 2, from 2-3 p.m., rain or shine. Bring your […]
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Republican congressional leaders announced proposed legislation Sept. 13 to place a federal ban on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The identical bill presented to the House and Senate is called: “Protecting Pain-Capable Unborn Children from Late-Term Abortions Act.” It would leave in place state laws with stricter abortion restrictions. The bill […]
The overturning of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization is a joy to some and a cause for anxiety in others. The Diocese of Buffalo hosted a gathering to discuss what the Supreme Court decision means, what will change in New York state, and what pro-life warriors can do to continue moving forward. “Post Roe: Next […]
WASHINGTON (CNS) — A national pro-life leader said President Joe Biden’s July 8 executive order on abortion “confirmed the White House is working to appease the abortion lobby to the detriment of women and their unborn children.” “On no other issue, from inflation to high gas prices, have President Biden and pro-abortion Democrats put forward […]
The diocesan Department of Pastoral Ministries will present a pastoral plan for the Pro-Life community now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned. Bishop Michael W. Fisher will offer his remarks along with Cheryl Calire, executive director of Pastoral Ministries. Alexis N. Carra-Tracey, Esq., an attorney at the Archdiocese of New York, will appear via […]
