Life must be protected, pope says on Feast of the Annunciation
The sanctity of life, from conception to its natural end, must be defended, especially now, in a world marked by “the madness of war,” Pope Leo XIV said on the … Learn More
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U.S. Catholics invited to pray for unborn life on Jan. 22
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has invited Catholics to participate in a nationwide day of prayer and penance for the protection of unborn life on Jan. 22. … Learn More
Pope delivers fierce defense of the unborn in address to diplomatic corps
Pope Leo XIV strongly defended the family, marriage and unborn life during his first-ever New Year’s address to the diplomatic corps on Jan. 9, telling the diplomats accredited to the … Learn More
Catholic ministries help parents choose life for babies with disabilities
Mary Kellett still remembers the moment one doctor told her to let her baby die. She was in the hospital after giving birth to her son, Peter, at 33 weeks … Learn More
Second statewide Mass and March for Life draw large numbers
With arms outstretched, an exuberant Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., welcomed his brother bishops, priests, religious, and all the lay faithful from throughout New Jersey who packed St. Mary of … Learn More
Leaders in foster care, adoption look at post-Roe landscape for their ministries
When Kimberly Henkel and her husband, Greg, first welcomed a baby boy into their home through fostering, they realized in a new way that children are a gift. “He wasn’t ours, … Learn More
Several Sources’ original shelter for moms renamed after founder
A pro-life Mass was held on May 8 at St. Teresa of Avila Church in Summit to mark the start of renovations to Several Sources Shelters’ original home for pregnant … Learn More
How Pope Francis stood up for the sacredness of every life
In his efforts to promote a holistic defense of human life, Pope Francis frequently denounced a “throwaway culture” where anyone not considered “useful” was seen as disposable — including the … Learn More
The Mercy House hosting baby showers for moms-to-be in need
The Mercy House, a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark, will host its first-ever baby showers for expectant mothers in need at its three locations. The events will take place … Learn More
Planned Parenthood annual report shows increase in abortion, decrease in health services
Planned Parenthood’s latest annual report shows an increase in abortions from the previous year, while also showing a decrease in health services. In its 2022-2023 annual report, titled “Above and … Learn More
