Advocacy & Social Justice

The protection of all of those who participate in the annual March, as well as the many law enforcement personnel and others who work tirelessly each year to ensure a safe and peaceful event, is a top priority of the March for Life. In light of the fact that we are in the midst of a pandemic which may be peaking, and in view of the heightened pressures that law enforcement officers and others are currently facing in and around the Capitol, this year’s March for Life will look different.

The annual rally will take place virtually and we are asking all participants to stay home and to join the March virtually. We will invite a small group of pro-life leaders from across the country to march in Washington, DC this year. These leaders will represent pro-life Americans everywhere who, each in their own unique ways, work to make abortion unthinkable and build a culture where every human life is valued and protected.

We are profoundly grateful for the countless women, men, and families who sacrifice to come out in such great numbers each year as a witness for life – and we look forward to being together in person next year.  As for this year’s march, we look forward to being with you virtually.

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• Response to the Abortion challenge in English
• Response to the Abortion challenge in Spanish

 2020 Respect Life Person(s) of the Year Announced

The Office for Advocacy & Justice serves as the social justice arm of the local church. Our Catholic view of social justice is derived from Catholic Social Teaching. It encompasses the social issues of life and the dignity of the human person, community and the common good, rights and responsibilities, options for the poor, the diginity of work, solidarity, and care for God's creation. 

Here you can learn more about each of these individual teachings, where the Catholic view on them came from and how you can get involved in an area about which you are passionate.

 
Thanks to all who joined us at the 2019 Florida Respect Life Conference in St. Augustine!

NEWS

PRIORITIES  AT THE POLLS




The American Medical Association reaffirms its longstanding oppostion to assisted suicide

Open Letter to American Medical Students Concerning Assisted Suicide

Pope revises catechism to say death penalty is 'inadmissible'

California Court Overturns State Assisted Suicide Law  

Pro-Life Chairman Urges Passage of Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

Joint Letter to Congress: 33 Organizations Urge Passage of Conscience Protection Act of 2017

USCCB Spokeswoman Welcomes House Passage of 2017 No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act: 'Decisive Step toward Respect for Unborn Human Life'

Masterpiece Cakeshop Owner Jack Phillips ‘Thrilled’ by Supreme Court Victory

Doctor-assisted suicide is contagious too. Why aren't we sounding the alarm?

Supreme Court Protects Free Speech of Pregnancy Centers

CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING

Many significant issues within Catholic Social Teaching that concern faithful Catholics. Please consider the materials and information below as you learn and pray about these matters. Learn more at the USCCB's website: Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching.

1. Life and Dignity of the Human Person  
2. Rights and Responsiblities
3. Responsibilities
4. Preferential Option for the Poor 
5. The Dignity of Work  
6. Solidarity 
7. Care for God's Creation