Respect Life (Pro-Life) Ministry & Advocacy is led by the Office of Peace & Justice.
Please contact Meagen Farrell, Communications & Social Concerns Director at mfarrell@youngstowndiocese.org.
We are here to support respect life ministries and advocacy in parishes and schools, especially through the following intiatives:
- Ohio March for Life: Held in Columbus at the Statehouse during October
- Respect Life Month in October
- DOY Mass for Life: Held at the Cathedral every January to bless expectant families and pilgrims to the National March for Life
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Walking With Moms in Need (WWMIN)
This parish-based program works to identify, refer, and provide local services for expectant mothers or families in difficult situations.
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Project Rachel
This post-abortion ministry provides hope and healing through a confidential helpline: 330-360-0430
Project Rachel is the U.S Catholic Church’s post-abortion healing ministry. It is a diocesan-based network of specially trained priests, religious, therapists, and laypersons who provide a team response of care for those suffering in the aftermath of abortion. In addition to referring for Sacramental Reconciliation, the ministry provides an integrated network of services, including pastoral counseling, spiritual direction, support groups, retreats, and referrals to licensed mental health professionals.
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The DOY Office of Peace & Justice encourages anyone interested in Respect Life initiatives to sign up for the following state-wide & national communication lists:
- USCCB: Subscriptions for Respect Life Prayer & Action
- Catholic Conference of Ohio: Monthly Culture of Life Meetings
- Catholic Conference of Ohio: Action Alerts
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Services and announcements related to Marriage & Family Life are now under Canonical Services > Marriage & Family Life.
