RESPECT LIFE 2023

OCTOBER IS RESPECT LIFE MONTH

Each October, a new cycle of the Respect Life Program begins. This is a year-round, nationwide effort sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) to help Catholics understand, value, and become engaged with building a culture that cherishes every human life.

This year’s Respect Life theme from the USCCB is Radical Solidarity, which invites Catholics to be deeply transformed by Christ’s example of love. We are called to embrace human life, come alongside the vulnerable, and move in compassion to contribute to a culture of life. As Archbishop Gustavo stated in his homily at January’s Mass for Life: “A greater respect for life – from the womb to the tomb and at every stage between conception and natural death – is only possible through a greater and more perfect love of God and all people. No one may be excluded from our love, as no one is excluded from the love of God.”

CELEBRATE RESPECT LIFE MONTH WITH THE ARCHDIOCESE OF SAN ANTONIO.

MASS & PANEL | SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2023

Auxiliary Bishop Mike Boulette, VG

Respect Life Mass – 4:30PM
Bishop Michael J. Boulette, D.Min.

Respect Life Panel – 5:45PM
After mass, join us for a Respect Life panel discussion to highlight opportunities for Radical Solidarity in our faith and community.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
(13715 Riggs Rd., San Antonio, TX 78023) –  Directions

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2022 | MISA EN ESPAÑOL

Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS


Respect Life Mass – 8:00AM
Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, M.Sp.S.
San Fernando Cathedral
(115 W. Main Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205) –  Directions

Human Life is Sacred

Each month, the Department for Pastoral Ministries Newsletter highlights the beauty, dignity, and sacredness of human life. We offer a reflection from Scripture, the Catechism, or the words of Popes and Saints; resources or ways to learn more; and how to get involved.
Subscribe to the DPM Formation Monthly Newsletter here.

We invite you to read, pray, and support Human Dignity in the vulnerable and those in need based on the topics below. If a topic is not unavailable yet, it is coming soon!

  • Supporting Moms in Need
  • Care for the Sick
  • Mental Health and Suicide Awareness (September)
  • Radical Solidarity (October)
  • End of Life (November)
  • Care for the Poor (December)
  • Protecting the Unborn (January)
  • Care for the Incarcerated (February)
  • Domestic Violence (March)
  • Child Abuse (April)
  • Mental Health (May)
  • Immigrants and Refugees (June)

Additional Support Programs and Resources

  • A Woman’s Haven: provides ultrasound, pregnancy testing and education on fetal development, abortion, and adoption. Additional services include family crisis intervention, material assistance, and community resources and referrals.
  • Care Referral: is a webpage with referrals to support services and organizations for women experiencing unplanned pregnancies, those looking for reproductive health resources, post-abortion counseling, and further information regarding health decisions and care.
  • The Gabriel Project: a faith-based outreach program that repeats the same message of hope – be not afraid – to pregnant women in need today.
  • Grace Counseling: Experienced therapists help anyone struggling with mental health in a comfortable and safe environment without judgment. Grace Counseling provides quality, holistic, and affordable counseling to individuals, children, couples, and families.
  • Guadalupe Home: a transitional shelter for pregnant and parenting mothers of children younger than 36 months of age who find themselves homeless and are seeking a change in their lives.
  • Project Rachel Ministry
  • San Antonio Birth Doulas: provided new and expecting parents with support in the areas of pregnancy, labor, breastfeeding, newborn care and bonding in an effort to prevent infant/child abuse and neglect.
  • St. Stephen’s CARE Center: Catholic Charities San Antonio food pantry provides immediate food assistance including canned goods, dairy products, meat, bread and pastries, and even fresh, organic produce from our own St. Phocas Garden. Located at 2127 S. Zarzamora St. San Antonio, TX 78207, it opens Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-5 pm. Offers free food, clothes, and diapers.
  • St. Vincent de Paul: provides direct assistance with rent and utility assistance, food assistance, clothing, and more.
  • Walking with Moms in Need: a program designed to guide parishes in a process leading to the transformation of all members of the parish community into sources of useful information and tangible support for mothers and fathers who are pregnant or parenting and in need.

Questions or Comments?

LAUREN STADLEMAN

Director of Human Dignity and Pastoral Care
210-734-1632
Email Lauren

This project is funded by the generous donors of the Archbishop's Appeal