August 1, 2011
Pennsylvania Pro-Life Online News from the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation
A twice-monthly publication of the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation/4800 Jonestown Rd., Suite 102/Harrisburg, PA/17109/717-541-0034.
Where Do the Presidential Candidates Stand on Life?
Curious about where the various Presidential candidates stand on the life issues? Then check out a new fact sheet which explains the stands of those seeking the office of Presidency. You can find the fact sheet at:
http://paprolife.org/2012 Pres cand comparison.pdf .
Archbishop Chaput Praised for Protecting the Most Vulnerable
From a Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation press release:
Archbishop Chaput Praised for Commitment to Protecting the Most Vulnerable
Harrisburg, PA -Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, the newly-named Roman Catholic Archbishop of Philadelphia, will be a champion for Pennsylvania's most vulnerable citizens, said Maria Vitale, Education Director for the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation, the state affiliate of National Right to Life.
"Archbishop Chaput has distinguished himself for his tireless defense of the rights of preborn children and their mothers, the elderly, and the disabled," Vitale said. "We look forward to his courageous leadership in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania."
As Archbishop Chaput stated in his groundbreaking book, Render Unto Caesar, "In our day, sanctity-of-life issues are foundational-not because of anyone's religious views about abortion, although these are important; but because the act of dehumanizing and killing the unborn child attacks human dignity in a uniquely grave way."
Archbishop Chaput went on to write, "...the logic behind permissive abortion makes all human rights politically contingent."
"Archbishop Chaput has demonstrated valiant leadership in promoting the sanctity of human life," Vitale added. "We are confident he will emerge as one of the leading voices in the state in safeguarding the most essential right-the right to life."
In This Issue
Where Do the Presidential Candidates Stand on Life?
Archbishop Chaput Praised for Protecting the Most Vulnerable
Adult Stem Cells Soar Into Space
Connect with Us!
Now is the Time to Register for the Pro-Life Event of the Year
Speaker Training CD Rom Now Available
40 Days for Life in Pittsburgh to Hold Concert
Chapter Information from Around the State
Donate Now to Stop the Abortion Agenda
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Adult Stem Cells Soar Into Space
The space shuttle Atlantis recently carried adult stem cells into space. NASA hopes the adult stem cell experiments will help reverse the aging process that zero gravity can have on astronauts. To find out more about this fascinating development, please visit
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8660039.htm .
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Now is the Time to Register for the Pro-Life Event of the Year!
You have the exciting opportunity to hear former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum at our 2011 Celebrate Life Banquet at the Four Points Sheraton North in Mars, PA, near Pittsburgh on October 12th. Please reserve your seats today at http://www.paprolife.org/events/state.html . Also, please consider having your business, chapter, church, or other group sponsor the banquet. This is our major pro-life education event and fundraiser of the year. It cannot be a success without you!
Speaker Training CD-Rom Now Available
Want to give a pro-life talk at your church--but you're not sure what to say? The Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation is offering a CD-Rom which consists of a PowerPoint presentation pointing out how to research and deliver a dynamic pro-life talk. If you're interested in obtaining the CD-Rom, email us at lifelines@paprolife.org with your name and address.
40 Days for Life in Pittsburgh to Hold Concert
40 Days for Life, which provides peaceful, prayerful witness outside abortion facilities, will be hosting a concert August 14th at 7 p.m. at Word and Worship Fellowship in North Braddock, PA. A free will offering will be taken to benefit 40 Days for Life, Pittsburgh.
Chapter Information from Around the State
Bucks County--Bucks County Right to Life will host its "Back to School" Respect Life Rummage Sale this August at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School. They are collecting donations for the sale from 9 a.m. -7 p.m. on August 13 14 at the school's cafeteria. Sale dates are August 19-21, and proceeds benefit the Bucks County Right to Life educational fund. For more information, please visit
http://sites.google.com/site/buckscountyrighttolife/upcoming . If you live in Bucks County and would like to help with the Rummage Sale, email BucksCountyRTL@gmail.com.
Bethlehem/Easton--Save the Date: Sunday,October 9th, 2011 3:00-6:00 p.m.
First-ever Easton Area Pro-Life Walk/Rally. Guest speakers Alveda King, Silent No More Awareness Campaign, local clergy, and many others. Rally starts at St. Jane Frances DeChantal Church, Easton.
Live in Southeast PA? Contact SE Regional Coordinator Heather Wilson to find out more about joining a chapter in Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, Delaware, or Philadelphia County. You can reach Heather by e-mail at wilson@paprolife.org.
Live in the Southwest?
If you'd like to become involved in a chapter, contact Development Director Bryce McMinn, who serves as a liaison with chapters in southwest and midwest Pennsylvania. You can reach Bryce at 74 Oak Spring Road, Suite 101; Washington, PA 15301; Work Phone: 724-228-1162; Cell Phone: 412-835-2812; E-Mail: mcminn@paprolife.org .
If you live in another part of the state and you'd like to get involved in a local chapter,
contact Executive Director Michael Ciccocioppo at ciccocioppo@paprolife.org or by phone at 717-541-0034.
For a complete list of chapters, visit http://www.paprolife.org/chapters/chapters.html .
Donate Now to Stop the Abortion Agenda
We can stop the abortion agenda, but we need your help to do it! Please donate now at www.paprolife.org/donate . Your generous gift can literally save lives!
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