The right to life, from conception to its natural end, is the condition for the exercise of all other rights and, in particular, implies the illicitness of every form of procured abortion and of euthanasia. (Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church, # 155).
Abortion, the deliberate killing of a human being before birth, is never morally acceptable and must always be opposed.
News
2007 Statistics indicate that Abortion numbers continue to decline in Ohio. CLICK HERE
Ohio Legislation 2009
SCR 6, Grendell (R), Buehrer (R). This resoultion urges the President and Congress to oppose FOCA if introduced.
Catholic Conference of Ohio, March 24, 2009 Testimony in support of SCR 6
Federal Legislation 2009
Health Care Reform
Concerns related to Health Care proposals
FOCA
Contact your U.S. Congressional Representative & U.S. Senators. Urge them to oppose the Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) which will create a "fundamental right" to an abortion throughout the entire pregnancy.
Postcard Campaign opposing FOCA
Commentary on FOCA, Tom Allio, Senior Director, Social Action Office, Catholic Diocese of Cleveland
Resources
Acclaimed educational program sponsored annually by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Materials have been designed primarily for parish and other organizational use.
Includes:
* Educational articles by knowledgeable authors
* Program models that advance the culture of life
* Recommended resources
* Poster for churches, schools, and other gathering places
* Attractive clip art for parish bulletins
* Beautiful, full-color flier designed and priced for mass distribution
* Liturgical suggestions for your parish for Respect Life Sunday
Catholic Church is a Pro-Life Church Brochure
People of Life Campaign, USCCB
Ohio Catholic Bishops Statement: Abortion and Political Life, 12/29/1989
Catholic Teaching Documents regarding Abortion
Statement on “The Consistent Ethic of Life” – June 3, 1988
Living the Gospel of Life: A Challenge to American Catholics - 1998 USCCB Statement.
In Depth Analysis on Abortion and Abortion related Issues: Ohio Right To Life Society
Implications of Overturning Roe v. Wade on State Abortion Laws. CLICK HERE
Catholic Teaching on abortion constant throughout centuries. USCCB Fact sheet. 9/082006
Links
Catholic Conference of Ohio Page on Faith and Politics
U.S. Bishops Office of Pro Life Activities
National Committee for a Human Life Amendment
Ohio 2008 Legislative Summary
On March 21, 2008 the Governor signed into law HB 314, Jones (R). This allows a woman to view an ultrasound if offered at an abortion facility.
On January 23, 2009, the governor signed into law SB 304 Cates (R). This allows a child to be abandoned to a safe haven up to 30 days after birth.
On January 6, 2009, the Governor signed into law HB 280, Schneider (R). This requires that a "No coercion” sign to be posted inside an abortion clinic. It also enhances penalties for domestic violence to a pregnant woman. It also includes prohibitions against human trafficking, as well as increased transparency in record keeping regarding child abuse.
Contacting Your Legislators
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