Pro Life Office - Diocese of Cleveland



	Created in the image and likeness of God from the very beginning of time, human life begins its journey on earth from conception till natural death. We are called to be proper stewards over the gift of life that has been given. This ethic of life is the thread that unites all efforts to uphold the dignity and quality of life at all stages of existence. Let us embrace this teaching with consistency as we continue our efforts in proclaiming the good news of life in our time and place.
	LATEST . . . "For Life" Publication - 3rd Quarter 2008 Pope Calls Arms Dealers to Examine Consciences 07.03.08 Mentally Disabled Give Eucharistic Lesson 06.25.08 Reclaiming Fatherhood: A Multifaceted Examination of Men Dealing With Abortion 06.25.08 Action Alert: President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief 06.25.08 Quotes on Life from Pope Benedict 2008 U.S. Visit 06.25.08 UN Hears of Church's Work Fighting AIDS 06.17.08 On Embryonic Stem Cell Research: A Statement of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops 06.13.08 Pontiff Calls Hunger Unacceptable 06.04.08 Holy See: Cluster Bomb Ban a "Big Step" 06.04.08 DVD on Faithful Citizenship The Diocesan Social Action Office has purchased several copies of the DVD, "Faithful Citizenship: A Matter of Conscience." There are three ten-minute segments that show how everyone can faithfully participate in the political process. Each segment helps Catholics learn how they can form their consciences in order to make important public choices. A Hispanic version is also available. Catholic Schools for Peace and Justice, which is staffed by Sr. Kathleen Ryan of our Diocesan Social Action Office, is featured on one of the segments. Bishop Richard G. Lennon is also interviewed. If you would like to share this DVD with your staff, or a parish group, call Ann Coplan at 888-620-5280 or Email to axcoplan@clevelandcatholiccharities.org. We would be happy to loan you a copy. For more information regarding resources on "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship," visit www.catholic-action.org.
	Current Updates Pope Calls for Better Understanding of Person 06.13.08 Holy See on U.N. Protection of Rights 06.10.08 Vatican Sums Up Vision of Creation 06.06.08 The Immigration Myth Interview with Director of U.S. Bishops 06.06.08
	Events in the Diocese Thursday, August 7, 2008 from 6-9 p.m. The Fourth Annual Joseph M. Foley, M.D. Lecture Sponsored by Catholic Ministry of Health Care Professionals Speaker: Daniel P. Sulmasy, OFM, MD, PhD on "Dignity, Vulnerability, and the Care of the Marginalized Patient" Location: Center for Pastoral Leadership Details and Registration Form
	Mission Statement
	The Pro Life Office proclaims the sanctity and value of human life as a gift from God and the foundation of human dignity, and works to ensure the quality of life at all stages of existence. Our ministry encourages a Consistent Ethic of Life approach in promoting reverence for life, which is rooted in the Gospel and teachings of the Church.
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