ADVOCATING FOR LIFE
Office of Pro-Life
Office of Pro-Life Ministries
This office implements the four legs of the U.S. Catholic Bishops Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Ministry through education, legislation, pastoral care, and prayer. This office advocates for the sacredness of all human life from conception until natural death, and responds to threats to life. It is our hope to build a “Culture of Life” that respects and protects all life, particularly the most vulnerable – the unborn, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and the terminally ill.
Respect Life Mass
Sunday, October 6, 2024
Mass starts at 10:30 am at St. Joseph Cathedral with Bishop Michael Fisher. There will be blessing of families, babies and expectant mothers after Mass. Clergy are most welcome to concelebrate.
National Life Chain on Respect Life Sunday
Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Be a public witness to life in the silent prayerful Life Chain. Stand with thousands of pro-lifers throughout the USA! Bring your whole family! Rain or shine! Let us know if you are participating!
Niagara Falls Blvd. Life Chain: LIFE CHAIN stretches 17 miles along Niagara Falls Blvd. from Main St., Buffalo, North towards Niagara Falls, NY NOTE: Niagara Falls residents: Follow Niagara Falls Blvd. (Rt. 62) to Military Rd., turn right onto Military, terminating at Packard Road(almost to St. Leo’s Church) a distance of 1.5 miles. Stand 25-30 feet apart. Do not park in front of an open business.
- The Light of Christ Respect Life Committee (St Timothys, St John the Baptist, St Stephen, The Blessed Sacrament, St. Paul) will be standing on the corner of Niagara Falls Blvd. and Maple. Fellow parishioners are invited to join us.
- The Niagara Falls Roman Catholic family of parishes will be standing at the corner of Niagara Falls Blvd and Military Road in front of the Ollie’s Plaza on Respect Life Sunday. This includes the parishes of St. Vincent de Paul, St. John de LaSalle, Holy Family, St. Mary’s, and Divine Mercy.
- RCCT (Roman Catholic Community of the Tonawandas) including St. Amelia, St. Christopher, St. Francis, St. Jude, and Our Lady of Czestochowa will stand on Niagara Falls Blvd. in front of St. Christopher and extend north and south from there.
Local Life Chains:
Parishes/groups hosting local life chains
- Father Justin Knights of Columbus will stand in front of the council at 2735 Union Road, Cheektowaga.
- Beloved Disciples of Christ the Lord will stand in front of Father Justin KOC Hall (2735 Union Rd., Cheektowaga). Signs can be provided by the OLP Respect Life coordinator if you need a sign. We will meet a little before 2pm. Bring a chair if standing for an hour is difficult.
- St. Mary’s Swormville and Our Lady of Peace will stand at 10950 Main St., Clarence, NY from 11:00am-12:00pm.
- Church of Annunciation, Elma will stand peacefully in prayer on the church property on 7580 Clinton Street and Schwartz and Girdle Roads.
- Southern Erie – Our Lady of Victory Basilica will stand from 2:00-3:00pm in front of OLV (767 Ridge Road, Lackawanna). Please join us as we prayerfully fill the sidewalks surrounding the Basilica as visual witnesses to LIFE. If you are unable to stand for the entire hour or would prefer to spend that time in private prayer, Exposition and Benediction will be taking place in the Basilica during this time, as well.
- Our Lady of Mercy/St. Brigid’s, Resurrection, Ascension, St. Padre Pio, and Holy Name of Mary will stand along E. Main Street in Batavia from 2:00-3:00pm. Meet at the St. Joseph’s Church site (303 E. Main St.). Signs are provided; bring a chair if desired.
- St. John’s, Alden will stand from noon – 1:00pm, at the corners of Broadway & Sandridge Rd., Alden. Park on Sandridge.
- Eternal Flame Family (Nativity of Our Lord, Sts. Peter and Paul, St. John’s, St. Mary’s Eden, and St. Bernadette) will be standing on South Buffalo Street between Thorn Avenue and Quaker in Orchard Park.
For our records, please provide the contact information on the form regarding the name of the Respect Life Coordinator who is currently serving as the chairperson of your Respect Life Committee at your parish. If you do not have one assigned, PLEASE appoint a new Respect Life Coordinator by filling out the form and returning it to the Office of Respect Life by Friday, August 25, so that your parish is recognized and represented appropriately.
The Commissioning Mass will take place starting at 9:00 am with Bishop Mike Fisher on Saturday, September 23rd at St. Louis Church, Buffalo, as he recertifies the current Coordinators and installs all newly appointed Respect Life Coordinator/s leading the pro-life ministries in our parishes. We hope to see you on the altar supporting your pro-life volunteer in this vital ministry to support them as they take on this most important role.
St. Gianna Molla Pregnancy Outreach Center
The St. Gianna Molla Pregnancy Outreach Center serves families and life by providing material, emotional, and spiritual support to mothers, fathers, and families in need during and after pregnancy. We are dedicated to helping families in a caring and compassionate atmosphere.
Project Rachel
A Post-Abortion Reconciliation Program offering forgiveness, healing, and hope to anyone suffering from the effects of an abortion.
We care. Let us help you. Call our confidential helpline today at 716-847-2211.
Mother Teresa Home
The pastoral mission of the Mother Teresa Home is to promote safety, stability, and well-being for people who have experienced or been exposed to pressure in regards to their pregnancy. The Mother Teresa Home will achieve this through providing programs that provide shelter, community service, and education referral services for all young mothers in need. For more information please download our brochure.
Contact Us
Phone: (716) 424-0217 or (716) 847-2205
Email: pro-lifeoffice@buffalodiocese.org
MOTHER TERESA HOME MATERIAL DONATION GUIDELINES:
- Donations are accepted by appointment ONLY. PLEASE call to make an appointment; should you need to reschedule, be sure to contact us. Appointments are necessary to ensure we are available to accept your donations.
- All clothing and washable fabric items MUST be freshly laundered and free of pet hair, odors, and stains. We are UNABLE to accept or to distribute any items that do not meet these guidelines.
- For bouncers, highchairs, strollers, etc. – anything with a washable surface – please clean and use disinfectant wipes BEFORE your donation, ensuring items are ready for use by families.
- All items must be of recent manufacture, meet current safety standards and not be under recall.
- These precautions help ensure to the best of our ability that families we serve stay safe and healthy!
- For Monetary Donations: Payable to Mother Teresa Home (208 Stanislaus Street, Buffalo, NY 14212) Donations online also available, see link below.
We appreciate your support and generosity!
RESPECT LIFE
Pro-Life Events
12th Annual St. Gianna Benefit Banquet
St. Gianna Pregnancy Outreach Center 12th Annual Benefit Banquet will be on April 27th at Classics V on 2425 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst, NY at 6:00 pm. The keynote speaker will be Tony McFadden, a pro-life advocate and international speaker on abortion. She is the author of the book, Redeemed: My Journey after Abortion. Special Guest: Honorable Shannon Filbert First Woman Justice/Town of West Seneca
Why attend? We give over 4,300 reasons. That is the number of babies lost to abortion in the eight counties of WNY (last statistics reported in NYS). This is your opportunity to help us in our mission.
$80 per person | Reserved Table or Open Seating (No tickets issued) Deadline is Monday, April 17. | Gift Baskets/Raffle | Cash Bar
Download the brochure here or make your reservation today.
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