Diocese of Joliet

Please support the prayer vigil
at the Aurora Planned Parenthood
http://www.familiesagainstplannedparenthood.org/

Pro-Life Issues

The Life Office offers advocacy, education, and outreach in pro-life areas; in particular, in the areas of chastity, abortion and euthanasia. Most of the parishes have a pro-life director, and through them, many in our diocese are involved in educational programs, in caring for those facing pregnancy in difficult life situations and other challenges, and in working for appropriate laws to protect the lives of the unborn, the elderly, and other lives at risk. The Life Office endorses the Birthright Centers for crisis pregnancies, and supports a prayerful, respectful, and lawful witness at local abortion clinics. The Life Office also has set up RETURN Ministry at (815) 838-7171, which is a hotline of support and resources for women and men seeking healing after abortions.

March of Life 2009
A Letter from Bishop Sartain

Dear Friends in Christ,

Jesus Christ gave his life on the cross that we might have life and have it to the full. Each year people of all ages gather from around the country to March of Life in our nation's capitol. This is an opportunity for all those who believe in the sanctity of each human person to express themselves in a peaceful and prayerful and prayerful way.

The focus is life. Bishops, priests, deacons and faithful gather to celebrate the Holy Eucharist the evening before the March at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. The experience of celebrating the Eucharistic with thousands of young people is truly inspiring.

The March for Life is held on the anniversary of the Supreme Court Decision, Roe vs. Wade, January 22. The Diocese of Joliet Life Office will be sponsoring a trip which will depart by bus from various locations around the Diocese on the evening of January 20, 2009 and return early in the morning on January 23, 2009. Fr. Thomas Milota will be sending out more information and registration materials before the end of this academic year.

I am looking forward to the opportunity of being with you on the trip during our entire time in Washington, DC, so please mark your calendars. We will be able to celebrate the Eucharist together and spend some time discussing the sanctity of human life.

Sincerely in Christ,

Most Reverend J. Peter Sartain
Bishop of Joliet

WANTED: Committed pro-life volunteers willing to counsel women in untimely pregnancies. Birthright and Woman's Choice Center are abortion alternative centers located in our diocese committed to aiding women and their unborn babies. To become a trained volunteer call the center nearest you

Birthright of Joliet 815-725-3411

Birthright of Dupage 630-355-9888

Birthright of Kankakee 815-937-5881.

Woman's Choice services 630-495-9850