Pro Life Speaker and Advocate, Steve Karlan, will speak on where the value of our identity comes from and how to treasure every human life. Wednesday, October 5th, 6:00-7:30 pm. Doors Open at 5:30 pm. Free Childcare. St. John's Catholic Church, Antigo, WI . Refreshments to follow the talk in Hoffman Hall.

There is certainly so much to celebrate this year with the overturn of Roe and a record number of babies saved in Wisconsin! Join us for an unforgettable day as we hear from inspirational pro-life leaders, march at the State Capitol, and pray for an end to all abortion. WHEN: Saturday, September 24, 2022 1:30-3:30 p.m. WHERE: Wisconsin State Capitol (2 E Main St, Madison, WI 53703)

In response to the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, Speaker Nancy Pelosi has scheduled another House vote to try to enshrine abortion on demand in federal law through the so-called Women’s Health Protection Act, H.R. 8296.

WASHINGTON - In response to the Supreme Court of the United States issuing its ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities issued the following statement:

Biking for Babies will be sending off Wisconsin's 10 missionaries from the Shrine of Our Lady of Good help on July 10th, 2022 at the 11:00 a.m. Mass. Stick around to hear from Missionaries and the organizations they support in a short presentation after Mass.

“For two years now, Catholic churches have been attacked and vandalized at an alarming rate. In July of 2020, we strained to understand this violence. In October of 2021, we called on elected officials to condemn the attacks. This past January, we prayed that all religious communities would be free to worship without fear. Only rarely have the motives been clear; when they were, it was often opposition to the Church’s teachings on life in the womb..."

Vida Medical Clinic and Support Services will host its annual fundraising banquet, Together for Life, on May 12 at Van Abel’s of Hollandtown. The event will feature Rebekah Hagan, a leading national speaker on the issues of teen pregnancy, abortion, and abortion pill reversal. This annual fundraising banquet will also include silent auctions, dinner, and a prayer service in support and celebration of Vida and its life-affirming mission.

In response to the leak of a draft opinion in the Supreme Court case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Pro-Life Activities issued the following call to prayer.

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is urging Catholics to contact their members of Congress, asking that they pass the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (S. 1486), which would make the workplace safer for pregnant workers and their unborn children by requiring employers to provide pregnant employees with reasonable accommodations.

“The failure to advance this extreme measure today is a tremendous relief..." Archbishop Lori issues following statement.

Click Here for Details - Saturday, April 9th, 8am - 12 noon. St. Mary Catholic High School, Neenah

Join us for a vibrant celebration of life where we will explore what it means to walk with moms in need before, during, and after pregnancy! This free event will be held in person and via livestream.

The Supreme Court of the United States is scheduled to hear oral arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, on the Mississippi law banning abortion after 15 weeks. The question before the Court is whether all pre-viability bans on elective abortions are unconstitutional.

Dr. Robin Goldsmith and Atty Greg Vanevenhoven will be speaking about your rights and moral responsiilities in medical situations, especially as it pertains to end of life issues. Join us At Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 1307 Lourdes Ave, De Pere, WI on Monday, November 8th at 6:30pm. Babysitting will be available, and everyone is invited to join us for a light meal from 5-6:15pm Call (920) 336-4033 ext 304 for more Information.

The Diocesan Office of Pro-Life is supported through a generous bequest from Monica Meyer.  Each year, money from the Monica Meyer Fund is awarded for Respect Life Anti-Abortion programs in the Diocese of Green Bay. Click here to learn more about the grant and application.

Respect Life Packets from the USCCB were sent to all parishes and schools in early September.  If you would like additional materials and other Respect Life resources, please visit www.respectlife.org.

40 Days for Life is an internationally coordinated 40-day campaign that aims to end abortion locally through prayer and fasting, community outreach, and a peaceful all-day vigil in front of abortion businesses. There are campaigns throughout our Diocese - click here to see the latest information:

The “Women’s Health Protection Act” (H.R. 3755/S. 1975) would impose abortion on demand, at any stage of pregnancy. It would apply nationwide—even in states that don’t want it. Even modest and popular pro-life laws at every level of government—the federal, state, and local level—would be on the chopping block. This includes parental notification for minor girls, informed consent, and health or safety protections for abortion facilities.

Statement on the recent Texas abortion law

The House and Senate are moving forward on a “human infrastructure” bill. The bill is likely to include things that many Catholics support, including expanded health care coverage. But there is serious concern that such health care proposals will fund elective abortion. Democratic leadership is using a rare process known as “budget reconciliation”, which would allow this “human infrastructure” bill to become law with a simple majority vote (most legislation requires 60 votes in the Senate to move forward).