Investigate whether Catholic hospitals could establish programs assisting women facing unplanned pregnancies. Reissue and give renewed support for the pastoral letter of Bishop Sullivan, Choose Life, Not Abortion. Support Project Rachel. The Catholic Church can work with various organizations and centers to help further the pro-life cause, particularly as it relates to providing alternatives to abortion. The number of pregnancy counseling centers in the state has declined.
Many rural areas have no access to alternatives counseling and services.
The state s college campuses need increased outreach for women in need. Community Initiatives Sponsor a summit of pregnancy counseling centers in the state to share experiences, identify problems, and ascertain geographical and demographic areas of need. Work with other organizations to determine how best to reach college-age women. Work with adoption agencies to identify problems and policies that need improvement. Work with North Dakota Right to Life and other pro-life organizations to focus attention on reducing abortions in North Dakota.