Florida Catholic | Respect Life Month Events Announced

Respect Life Month events announced

LINDA REEVES | FLORIDA CATHOLIC PALM BEACH BUREAU EDITOR

Published: 09.09.08

PALM BEACH GARDENS | October is celebrated as Respect Life Month by the Catholic Church in the United States. The designation began in 1972, a few months before the 1973 landmark Roe v. Wade decision, in which the U.S. Supreme Court legalized abortion.

There are several events planned in October to bring prayer and awareness to pro-life issues, something important in this election year.

• Oct. 5, Respect Life Sunday. Please pray for life and pro-life issues.

• Sept. 24 to Nov. 2, 40 Days for Life national movement. People are encouraged to peacefully bring awareness to the evils of abortion. There are many activities planned locally in keeping with national efforts that encourage prayer, fasting and other spiritual events. For information, call Don Kazimir, coordinator of the diocesan Respect Life Office, at 561-775-9556. Read about the local effort in the Sept. 26 issue of the Florida Catholic.

• Oct. 10-11, Florida Respect Life Conference, Ramada Conference Center, Tallahassee. Hosted by the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, the state pro-life coordinating committee and the Florida Catholic Conference. Speakers include: Bishop John H. Ricard, SSJ, of Pensacola-Tallahassee; Auxiliary Bishop Martin Holley of Washington, D.C.; Damon Ownes, founder of the Joy-Filled Marriage program; and Bishop Victor Galeone of St. Augustine. Cost: $90 per person; $150 per married couple; $70 for students. 850-215-5046.

• Oct. 18, “Save a Child” walk-a-thon, 9-11 a.m., Emmanuel Parish grounds, staged by parishes in the central and southern Diocese of Palm Beach. Those who walk and those who do not like to walk or are unable to walk are encouraged to come with prayerful intentions. The path is less than a mile. There will seating and places of prayer for participants. Pledges: $5. Proceeds will benefit Birthline/Lifeline pregnancy centers. Event includes prayer, devotions, rosary recitation, Stations of the Cross. For information, call 561-212-9918 or 561-278-0894. Read about the event in the Sept. 26 issue of the Florida Catholic.

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