Walking with Moms in Need is a parish-based, yet nationwide, initiative to better serve pregnant and parenting mothers facing difficulties. It provides parishes with a
The Diocese of Phoenix strives to follow the guidelines set forth from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in their Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities. This pastoral plan calls upon all the resources of the Church—its people, services, and institutions—to pursue this effort with renewed energy and commitment in four major areas.
Embryonic Stem Cell research (ESCR) involves harvesting human embryos (usually discarded embryos from IVF clinics) for their stem cells, the primordial cells in their body that have the potential to change into any other kind of cell (such as bone, muscle, or nerve, etc.) that could be used to repair damaged cells in a sick patient (such as turning stem cells into nerve cells and repair a patients damaged spine).
Even if IVF could be practiced in a way where embryos were not destroyed, it would still separate the unitive and procreative aspects of human sexuality.
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No matter how difficult your situation is, we can help. Being pregnant doesn’t mean your life is over. It may be very different, especially at first, but you are not alone.
“Whatever its motives and means, direct euthanasia consists in putting an end to the lives of handicapped, sick, or dying persons. It is morally unacceptable.
“Christ’s redemption and saving grace embrace the whole person, especially in his or her illness, suffering, and death. In the face of death—for many, a
“Every parish, association and ecclesial group is called to become a protagonist in a ‘revolution’ of gratitude and care, to be brought about by regular
Abortion has been one of the most divisive issues in America since states were forbidden to outlaw abortion after the 1973 Roe v Wade Supreme Court decision. Since that time, over 50 million abortions have been performed in the United States with an average of 3400 abortions being performed each day.
