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Archives Jan. 24-25 collection aids pro-life work in diocese

Jan. 14, 2014

The second collection in parishes of the diocese during the weekend of Jan. 24-25 will support ongoing respect life efforts in the Diocese of Ogdensburg.

“Last year, the diocese funded 27 grants totaling over $82,000 to help build a culture of life in the North Country,” Bishop LaValley said in a letter about the appeal. “This was a significant increase from the previous year’s appeal.”

Those receiving grants supported local pro-life efforts such as the Gabriel Projects in Gouverneur, Potsdam, Brasher Falls, Massena, Plattsburgh and Canton.  These parish-based crisis pregnancy apostolates provide spiritual and material help to single mothers and families. 

Also receiving grants: Malone Catholic Charities’ counseling services; Plattsburgh’s Birthright which supports women in distress with an unplanned pregnancy, offering alternatives to abortion and free pregnancy tests; and Carthage’s Brook Haven House, a Christian home for unwed mothers

These grants also supported educational efforts such as: funding for five buses for the March for Life in Washington, DC (three buses transporting 150 youth and two ‘family’ buses for 100 marchers); a Pro-Life media campaign; and a USCCB Respect Life Month informational packet for pastors.  The End of Life Issues Conference led by Fr. Tad Pacholczyk held at Wadhams Hall, was also a recipient.

Liferight of Watertown, Lewis County Right to Life and the St. John XXIII Newman Center received grants for educational materials. The Diocesan Offices of Evangelization and Natural Family Planning were able to provide informational materials purchased through grants made available by this collection.

“With much appreciation for your past contributions, I seek your generous response to this year’s Respect Life Appeal,” Bishop LaValley said. “As you see, your generous response last year has enabled us to promote and support, in various ways, efforts that build up a culture of life in our North Country.  God bless you for your continued assistance.”

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