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We March On! March for Life 2016

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securedownload74What brings them?  Those hundreds of thousands who travel to the March for Life in Washington, D.C., each January.

It’s what you do when you believe in something that’s just so important that your commitment reaches  down to the very roots of your soul. When you know that what you hold most dear is being threatened, and even if nobody stands up but you, you have to do it. When your faith, your belief in what our country is supposed to stand for, and your concern for those who are suffering won’t let you turn away.

b7-bmmxigaaymdr-largeWhen you know you have to do your part to defend the Right for Life, come to the March.

There you’ll see your single effort multiplied many thousand times over, your strength will reinforced by the passion of marchers of every age, religion, race, and ethnic background from every state of the union. And your heart will be uplifted and renewed by what you’ll be a part of there.

The March for Life is held each on January 22, the day commemorating the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision which legalized abortion on demand in 1973. Continue reading →

Sr. Nancy Richter Honored at Concert for Life

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Chris Bell, Exec. Director of Good Counsel Homes, presents award to Sr. Nancy Richter. Host Steve Possell at podium.

Sr. Nancy Richter, OP, a dedicated prolife leader, who is moderator of the Albertus Magnus High School Pro-Life Club, was recently honored at the annual Concert for Life, at the school on Dec. 5.

Sr. Nancy, a Dominican Sister of Sparkill,  is currently in charge of the Albert Magnus Campus Ministry. She works to foster among her students an appreciation of the sanctity of life at all stages. The Pro-Life Club’s projects include a student-organized  Life Chain outside their school on Route 304 in Bardonia, annual trips to the March for Life in Washington, D.C., and a Christmas fundraiser for Good Counsel. They’ve also been the largest single group in attendance at the Respect Life Sunday Life Chain on Route 59 in Nanuet for many years. Continue reading →

U.S. Senate Votes to Defund Planned Parenthood

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senatedefundPPreIn a 52-47 vote, the U.S. Senate approved H.R. 3762, a bill that will block 89% ($400 million) of federal funding to Planned Parenthood next year.

The “Restoring America’s Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act” also dismantled several provisions of Obamacare. All senatorial presidential contenders, Marco Rubio (Fla.), Rand Paul (Ky.). Lyndsey Graham (S.C.) and Ted Cruz (Texas) voted for passage of the bill.

The two senators for New York, democrats Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer, voted against the bill.

President Obama has already stated his intention to veto the Act. For more on this story, click here.

THE MARCH FOR LIFE 2016: NEW RULES FOR THE ROAD

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Screen Shot 2015-11-23 at 4.18.10 PMVery soon we’ll be posting all the information you’ll need about our annual trip to the  2016 March for Life against abortion, which will take place on Friday, Jan. 22, this year. We’ve already reserved three charter buses.

But right now we want to give you a heads up that there will be a new policy in place:

EVERYONE MUST RESERVE A SEAT AND PAY BEFORE THE TRIP. WE MUST RECEIVE YOUR CHECK BY JAN. 13.

The seats are $30 for adult; $15 for child. Clergy ride free, but you still must make a reservation so we know you’re coming.

Here are some Q&As that will explain more about this new policy. Please click here.

In Memoriam: Bonnie Walsh

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BONNIE WALSH

April 23, 1947 – August 10, 2015

facebook-pix-bonnieThe Rockland prolife community lost one of its greats this past summer, Bonnie Walsh, of Haverstraw, who passed away Aug. 10.

Bonnie was a nurse and community leader, whose good works encompassed the full spectrum of human life.

She was a strong supporter of the Good Counsel Home (for homeless moms and babies) in Spring Valley and was honored for her work in 2003. She also received an award in 2011 from the Catholic Community Services of Rockland for her caring for those who needed assistance in our community. She worked tirelessly to hold political leaders accountable and to make Rockland a better place to live.  Continue reading →

In Memoriam — Don Mellon

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DONALD E. MELLON

March 14, 1925 – June 10, 2015

 Don Mellon“I didn’t know whether he was a friend or foe,” long-time Pearl River resident Terry Anselmi said, recalling the first time she met the mysterious, helmeted biker in the black leather jacket who pulled up on his Harley to where a group of prolifers were protesting near an abortion clinic on Route 59 in Tallman many years ago.

He turned out to be a friend — great friend – to many of us and to the prolife movement here in Rockland County. His name was Don Mellon.

Don was a soft-spoken, gentle man with a big heart – a loving husband to his beloved wife, Joan, a generous, devoted family member, a devout Catholic, a college professor and author who would “gladly learn and gladly teach,” and an ardent, committed pro-lifer with a love for life. Continue reading →

40 Days for Life: Week 5

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Over 650 babies were saved as parents who were considering abortion stopped to talk with volunteers praying at our nation’s abortion clinics and Planned Parenthood offices during this autumn’s 40 Days for Life. Two of these babies were from Rockland.

The vigil of prayer, fasting, and raising awareness of the abortion issue ended on Nov. 1. Thirty-one participants gathered in Rockland for a closing ceremony.  Continue reading →

Enjoy the October 2015 Issue of the National Right to Life News

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You’ll find articles on:

  • Strategies for stopping Planned Parenthood and the abortion giant’s latest attempts at damage control,
  • What needs to happen in the next election cycle to protect unborn children,
  • The nationwide threat posed by California’s new assisted suicide law, and
  • Inspiring stories of parents and children who have embraced life in the face of challenging situations.

House Votes to Defund Planned Parenthood for One Year

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By a vote of 240-189 yesterday, the House of Representatives passed a bill to defund Planned Parenthood for one year (HR 3726). The legislation also repealed key provisions of Obamacare — the individual and employer mandates, the “Cadillac” tax, and the medical device tax.

Our representative, Nita Lowey, voted against the bill.

Now the actions turns to the Senate where three key Republicans — Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Mike Lee (R-Utah) are threatening to vote against the measure  because it does not fully repeal Obamacare.

Action Alert: Vote Coming Friday to Cut $400 Million from Planned Parenthood

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Take_Action_5This will only take a minute.

There’s another vote to defund Planned Parenthood coming up this Friday (Oct. 23).

Please use the link here to send an email message directly to your representative in the House, urging him or her to vote FOR HR 3762. The bill would also repeal certain provisions of Obamacare.

The House had already approved a bill to defund PP last month (241-187), but  the effort was killed by a filibuster in the Senate. Even though more senators voted FOR this measure (52-47), it did not meet the 60-vote majority required to stop the filibuster.  Continue reading →