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FROM THE LIFE & FAMILY EVANGELIZATION OFFICE
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alertThe diocese has learned of a likely abortion facility opening within the boundaries of the Cathedral of St. Peter in Rockford.
The medical clinic property at 611 Auburn St., Rockford, 61103, was sold for cash ($75,000) on June 15, 2022, by Dr. Sam Chin, a retiring acupuncturist, to Dennis Christensen. This name matches the OB/GYN from Madison, Wisc., who formerly directed the Northern Illinois Women’s Center, which was the abortion mill on Broadway that closed due to health violations.
This would be the only abortion facility at present within diocesan boundaries. We suspect there will be more. Yesterday, we shared this news wAith our Parish Respect Life Coordinators: From the Wisconsin State Journal, "Abortion access could expand in northern Illinois to meet Wisconsin demand."
Please begin praying immediately for the intercession of Our Blessed Mother to prevent the opening of this clinic and the conversion of Dennis Christensen.
In Christ,
The Life & Family Evangelization Office
Diocese of Rockford
CLICK HERE TO PRAY THE MEMORARE
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ACTION ALERTEffective June 1: Repeal of Parental Notification for Abortion On June 1, 2022, abortion facilities will no longer be required to notify parents when a girl under the age of 18 seeks an abortion in Illinois. This requirement of parental notification of abortion was repealed by the state legislature and Gov. Pritzker under Public Act 102-0685, which was signed into law this past December. Polls had shown wide-spread opposition to this law. In a statement in October 2021, when the law passed both houses of the Illinois legislature, Bishop David Malloy said, “The repeal of this requirement has devastating implications including the undermining of trust between parents and daughters and the legislative hubris of interfering in the God-given and natural responsibility of parents for their children. Young girls will find themselves isolated at a crucial moment of life and made vulnerable to sexual predators. And of course, this action ignores the science as Pope Francis has recently reminded us -- when speaking about the child in the womb he said ‘Scientifically it’s a human life. The [embryology] textbooks teach us that.’” Bishop Malloy also called for prayer, saying “I urge all people of good will to offer their prayers at this time. We pray for all the future victims of this tragic vote. We pray also for all those who have voted for this legislation. But given our democratic society, this is a vote we should never forget. At the next election we should be mindful of those legislators who voted in favor of family, young girls and life, and those who did not. Our participation in the democratic process and our society should make this a primary issue to recall as we seek to bring about a better world that is truly just. The young girls of Illinois deserve better than this.”
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Rosebud ministry
The Rosebud Program helps a church identify, pray for, and support those who are pregnant, celebrating birth or adoption, grieving miscarriage, stillbirth, abortion, infant or child death, and waiting to become pregnant or adopt. Prayers for grandparent concerns, and troubled times are also included.
Each rosebud color has a special meaning and has a coordinating tag and prayer card. The tag has a place for families to write information about a particular situation for which prayer is being requested. Rosebuds are displayed as a reminder to pray daily for the families represented.
The Rosebuds will be located in our Gathering Space.Each Monday night at 7:00PM the Rosebuds will be brought into church and their intentions will be offered during a Rosary for all life. All are welcome to pray.
The names of those asking for prayers will also be shared each week with our Flocknote Prayer Warriors Group. If you would like to pray for these special intentions you can join our Pray Warriors .
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family rosary for life
Join us every Monday evening at 7pm in the church to pray the joyful mysteries of the rosary with respect life intentions.
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prayerful presence at Waterleaf, Aurora
We peacefully pray on waterleaf grounds, across from planned parenthood, for all women entering the Planned Parenthood building, that they may feel the presence of their baby in the womb and choose life.
Join us the first Saturday of each month anytime between 8:00am - 4:00pm. No need to sign up, just show up as your schedule allows.
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project Rachel
Project Rachel offers hope and healing after abortion, providing resources, help, and an opportunity to talk to someone that has had an abortion.
LEARN MORE
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DO YOU WANT TO BE A PART OF THE RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY?
We would love for you to be a part of this ministry. It's easy. Join our Flocknote group and we will send you updates of events and important pro life information.
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Have questions? Contact Rebecca Hendershott at mammalaughs@gmail.com
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