Respect Life

Heartbeat Bill

 House Bill 125, the Heartbeat Bill, prohibits an abortion of an unborn human individual with a detectable fetal heartbeat.

There has been considerable debate, both within the legislature and among well-intentioned pro life advocates, whether such legislation will be found constitutional and able to be implemented. Changes continue to be discussed to help unify pro-life advocates around this legislation.

The Catholic Conference of Ohio supports the intent of HB 125 and is working to help resolve concerns and differences regarding specific language and constitutional interpretations.  read more

Ohio’s Ban on Human Cloning

Senate Bill 94 and House Bill 171 prohibit human cloning, the creation, transportation, or receipt of a human-animal hybrid, the transfer of a nonhuman embryo into a human womb, and the transfer of a human embryo into a nonhuman womb.

Hearings have begun in the House Health Committee on HB 171

The Catholic Conference of Ohio supports both SB 94 and HB 171.  read more

HHS Affordable Care Act:  A Panel Presentation with Q & A

LIVE STREAM EVENT from St. Maximilian Kolbe Church – March 8, 2012

The event included presentations from a panel of experts in the areas of:  moral theology, Catholic social teaching, civil law and its impact on religious institutions, and the Church’s teachings on human sexuality.   For more information contact Colleen Gerke in the Family and Respect Life Office, Sean Ater in the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis or Tony Stieritz in the Catholic Social Action Office at 421-3131 or at www.catholiccincinnati.org.   

Introduction of State Legislative Resolutions on

Religious Liberty Commended

To read more, click here

We hope to see you there!  Click here for information.

To Donate to the Respect Life Fund, please click here: Respect Life Donation

The Respect Life activities in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati are guided by the pastoral from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Respect Life Committee entitled, Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities, Campaign in Support of Life.

The Catholic Conference of Ohio encourages you to visit their webpage for valuable resources and their monthly E-FOCUS newsletter.  It offers timely updates on legislative issues pending in Ohio. 

One of the updates includes an Action Alert on School Choice legislation that will help Catholic parents, students and schools. 

The Catholic Conference of Ohio is the official representative of the Catholic Church in public matters affecting the Church and the general welfare of the citizens of Ohio. 

RESPECT LIFE activities work from the concept known as the CONSISTENT ETHIC OF LIFE: “The focus and the Church’s Commitment to a consistent ethic of life complement one another…and recognizes the distinctive character of each issue while giving each its proper place within a coherent moral vision.”

 What is a “Consistent Ethic of Life”? To view a Power Point Presentation, click here: Consistent Ethic of Life

Ohio Bishops’ Statement on Fundraising for Komen – Catholic Fundraising to be Consistent with Church Moral Teaching:  Click here to read the full statement from The Catholic Conference of Ohio.

*There is an urgent need for sidewalk counselors!  

Sidewalk Educators Needed:  Please consider being a volunteer.  For all who feel called to participate in “sidewalk educating” outside the abortion clinic in Sharonville, this ministry is a very special opportunity to be a sign of Christ to those who are considering abortion.  Our presence is peaceful and prayerful, and is in very close proximity to the door of the abortuary.  

Please contact Diana Telles at 513-759-6645 or dianatelles@rocketmail.com if you feel called to participate, and would like more information about this vital ministry.

*There is a continued need for a prayerful presence!

To volunteer or for more information contact Mary Jo Suer at maryjos1@fuse.net.