The mission of the Respect Life Office is to proclaim, defend, and accompany the dignity of every human person from conception to natural death. Guided by the Catholic Church’s teaching that “human life is sacred and that the dignity of the human person is the foundation of a moral vision for society,” we work to protect unborn children, support mothers and families through USCCB initiative, Walking with Moms in Need, accompany the sick and elderly with compassion, advocate for the terminally ill, and serve all those who are vulnerable, marginalized, or at risk. We believe that every person possesses an inherent and inviolable dignity because they are created in the image and likeness of God.
Through education, advocacy, prayer, outreach and compassionate pastoral care, the Respect Life Office seeks to build a culture of life in which every person is welcomed, protected, loved, and empowered to flourish.
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 visits to the elderly, the creation of networks of support and prayer for them and with them, and the forging of relationships that can restore hope and dignity to those who feel forgotten.” (Pope Leo XIV)
With heartfelt dedication, the Catholic Church’s parish respect life committees foster a culture of life, supporting the most vulnerable—mothers and their unborn children, the elderly, and the seriously ill or dying—along with their families.
With profound reverence, the Catholic Church upholds the sanctity of all human life from conception to natural death, as a sacred gift from God. Every person’s dignity calls for love, protection, and respect, inspiring compassionate care and opposition to practices that harm life.
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Marina Salvador-Velázquez
Manager
msalvador@dphx.org
602-354-2017
