Category Archives: Respect Life

Respect Life Corner December 2024 Written by Mike Roche’s father: Bill Roche, A parishioner of St. Mary Star of the Sea, Diocese of Venice At Christmas We, as the People of Life, celebrate Christmas as the fulfillment of the promised Savior. The celebration of our Savior’s birth brings hope, joy, peace and light to us…

"9 Days for Life".   Join thousands of Catholics nationwide in the annual Respect Life novena “9 Days for Life”, Thursday, January 16 – Friday, January 24. Get daily intentions, brief reflections, and more by email or text message. Sign up at 9daysforlife.com Join our local Knights of Columbus Ministry for a Prolife Procession, Sunday, Jan. 19, at…

Written by Mike Roche’s father: Bill Roche, A parishioner of St. Mary Star of the Sea, Diocese of Venice Pregnancy Resource Centers (PRCs) are charitable organizations in local communities offering hope and life affirming options for pregnant women and families. Their services include: free counseling, free pregnancy tests, free ultrasounds, free STI/STD tests, and, frequently,…

Written by Mike Roche’s father: Bill Roche On October 10, Pope Francis called on all medical professionals to treat every person with care and dignity. He emphasized that “there are no lives that are unworthy,” no matter how fragile. The Pope denounced a “throwaway culture” that allows human life to be destroyed by abortion and…