Ending Abortion:
Protecting Unborn Children & Their Parents


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

Respect Life Program

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

Pope Benedict XVI comments on Catholic Politicians and Abortion. May 9, 2007. 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 Right to Life Society


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

CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING AND CONTACTING YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS

Need More Information

Contact Jim Tobin , 614-224-7147


 
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