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Catholics United for the Faith present Fr. Mitch Pacwa on August 28, 2010
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Catholics United for the Faith (CUF) is a world-wide lay apostolate that supports, defends and advances the teaching efforts of the Church. The Abba, Father Chapter of CUF in Indianapolis, engages in evangelization and catechesis that is faithful to the Church. The apostolate promotes pro-life values and an authentic Catholic vision for the family.
The Abba, Father Chapter of CUF is committed to the mission and ministries of the Office for Pro-Life Ministry. Patty Arthur, R.N., chairman of the local chapter in Indianapolis, may be contacted at 317-339-6503.
Visit Abba, Father Chapter on the web at http://home.catholicweb.com/cufabba/
40 Days for Life
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To register online for the 40 Days for Life prayer vigil go to the http://www.vigilcalendar.com/indianapolis/login/login_page
Protecting Conscience Rights in Health Care: Our Voice is Needed!
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About our Ministry
Since the year 2000, the Pro-Life Office has responded to the needs of our time by providing a variety of pro-life ministries. Listed below are some of our ongoing works.
The Conference of Catholic Bishops envision that the entire year be focused on pro-life education, pastoral care, advocacy, prayer and worship that affirm the value of human life. The Office for Pro-Life Ministry distributes the Respect Life packets to all pastors and coordinators of parish pro-life groups, and thereby encourages year-round education and evangelization in the local parishes.
The first Sunday of October is observed as Respect Life Sunday. The Archbishop of Indianapolis presents the Archbishop O’Meara Respect Life Award and the Our Lady of Guadalupe Pro-Life Youth Award to outstanding leaders in the pro-life movement at the conclusion of the Respect Life Mass at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral. In collaboration with local ecumenical groups, the Pro-Life Office promotes the Life Chain along Meridian Street on Respect Life Sunday.
Through the Birthline ministry, dedicated volunteers serve impoverished women and their babies by offering material assistance in the form of clothing, supplies and equipment. Approximately 10,000 women and babies have been served during the past eight years.
In addition to outreach to the poor, Birthline telephone hotline volunteers counsel hundreds of women experiencing crisis pregnancies. These abortion-minded callers receive pastoral, practical and life-giving options. Each year, dozens of abortions are prevented through this ministry.
Through our post-abortion ministry including Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats, Rachel’s Companions, Rachel’s Network and Rachel’s Counselors, the Pro-Life Office serves to post-abortive women and men. With the help of trained facilitators and professionals, these spiritually wounded individuals discover reconciliation, healing and peace through Christ and his Catholic Church.
The Pro-Life Office has taken seriously its mission to communicate the enduring message of the Gospel of Life through its electronic and written communications. Topics routinely discussed are abortion, embryonic stem cell research, human cloning, end-of-life issues, sexual immorality, contraception, capital punishment and legislation that destroys human life. These communications have empowered the faithful of all ages to address the pro-life issues that define our values as an American people.
Since education and evangelization of our youth is so important, the Pro-Life Office sponsors the annual Youth Pilgrimage for Life to Washington, D.C. As a result, thousands of youth from the archdiocese have traveled to our nation’s capital to protest the 1973 Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion. The four-day pilgrimage helps in training our youth to become the pro-life leaders of tomorrow, who will insist that innocent human life be once again protected by law.
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Life Chain of Central Indiana
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For more information, call 317-767-3392 or e-mail centralindianalifechain@yahoo.com
Life Chain is supported and promoted by the Archdiocesan Office for Pro-Life Ministry.
October 3 RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY
The Respect Life Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis. The Central Indiana Life Chain along North Meridian Street will be conducted from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Parishes and high schools are asked to send representatives to the Respect Life Sunday Mass, and are invited to carry banners in the entrance procession.
Is your parish, parish group or school going to be represented?
For more information, contact the Pro-Life Office at 317-236-1569 or 800-383-9836, ext. 1569.
Roe v. Wade Local Observance
On Monday, Jan. 24, 2011, from noon to 4 p.m., the Office for Pro-Life Ministry will conduct a local solemn observance of Roe v. Wade in Indianapolis.
New Post-Abortion Retreats
Canaan Retreats are one-day retreats that will be offered on November 20, 2010 and May 21, 2011. For more information and to register, contact Sister Diane at dcarollo@archindy.org or call 317-236-1521.
Bulletin Announcements
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat
There is light at the end of the tunnel for those who experience sadness, grief, anxiety, depression and other symptoms associated with post-abortion syndrome. The next Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats will be held on March 25-27, 2011 and July 15-17, 2011. Professional therapists, priests, religious and trained volunteers are committed to helping you discover healing, reconciliation and peace. To register or learn more about our archdiocesan post-abortion ministry programs, contact Sister Diane at 317-236-1521 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1521, or Bernadette Roy at 317-831-2892. All calls are completely confidential.
VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED!
Pro-Life Office Volunteers
The Archdiocesan Office for Pro-Life Ministry needs volunteers. If you have basic computer skills and are willing to learn more, we will provide the training. The office operates Mondays through Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and depends on a network of volunteers to help fulfill its life-giving mission. If you are interested in promoting the Gospel of life and can serve a minimum of four hours per week, contact Sister Diane at 317-236-1521 or e-mail her at dcarollo@archindy.org.
Birthline Ministry
The Pro-Life Office recruits new volunteers for its Birthline ministry throughout the year. Our volunteer network serves approximately 2,000 poor women and babies annually at the Catholic Center on Mondays and Wednesdays by providing material assistance in the form of clothing, equipment and supplies. Volunteers are also needed for the Birthline hotline and scheduling services. The telephone ministry may be performed in the comfort of your own home. If you live locally, are energetic and interested in volunteering for material assistance or the telephone ministry, contact Sister Diane at 317-236-1521.
Rachel's Counselors
Post-Abortion healing is possible …
Are you depressed, confused and overwhelmed by guilt? Is your life falling apart because of a past abortion?
Contact one of our Rachel’s Counselors who can help you find healing and peace.
The elections
It happens every four years without fail. The citizens of our great nation elect the next President of the United States. Voting is without a doubt a privilege, but one that carries tremendous moral responsibility. Certainly, if Catholics take their faith seriously they will vote for the best political candidate whose record demonstrates a genuine respect for the dignity and sanctity of human life.
For national and local candidate information see http://ontheissues.org/default.htm
A non-partisan voter’s guide to key issues is available through Priests for Life at http://www.politicalresponsibility.com/
Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility -- United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, November 2007 is available at http://www.priestsforlife.org/magisterium/bishops/fcstatement.pdf
Indiana Voter Registration Information is available at: http://www.in.gov/sos/elections/vote_reg.html
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Contact information
P.O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, IN 46206
317-236-1569
Sr. Diane Carollo, SGL, Director
