Category Archives: Respect Life

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…

Written by Mike Roche’s father: Bill Roche, A parishioner of St. Mary Star of the Sea, Diocese of Venice We, as the People of Life, celebrate Easter for it is the day our Lord conquered death. It is His victory over the evil one. Consequently, it is our victory as well. Given the joy and…

Written by Mike Roche’s father: Bill Roche, A parishioner of St. Mary Star of the Sea, Diocese of Venice Laura and Nick both came from large families and when they married imagined a large family for themselves. Initially their desire was thwarted by endometriosis. After her diagnosis, Laura had surgery and within a few months…