Catholic Charities, Respect Life and Parishes join hands and hearts to build Parish Connection until it can significantly serve our communities. Close to 200,000 copies of the Archbishop's letter have now been distributed. The archdiocesan Respect Life Office facilitates the development of parish programs through ongoing workshops to raise the awareness of volunteers about the problems women often encounter which may lead them to consider abortion, about the needs of pregnant women and about post-abortion syndrome. Further publicity is planned throughout 1997, but there is evidence already that word is spreading among the general public and those who may be in need of ACCL assistance. The Respect Life Office has received calls for help from health clinics, county and state counseling centers and HMOs.
Parishes can tailor their programs to meet the needs of the people they serve.
If you have ever tried to counteract the openly pro-abortion attitudes and policies on your local college campus, you have probably experienced hostility and frustration. Some sample steps follow. Build links with the campus pro-life group. They will be glad to have your support, resources, and expertise. Never undertake any pro-life activity on campus without first seeking their cooperation.