Action Items

Greater Olean area pro-life ecumenical community meets the first Sunday of each month 1:00-2:00 pm in Lincoln Park downtown Olean to give public witness to the Culture of Life. Signs provided.  Held rain, snow or shine. 
 

The 50th March for Life, the world’s largest annual human rights demonstration, was held on January 20, 2023 in Washington, DC. 

                       
Fr. John participated in this first post-Roe March together with Fr. Peter Santandreu, a priest of our DOB studying Canon Law at Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Many others from the Diocese of Buffalo participated in this historic event.

Some of the key speakers that attended the MFL Rally included:

Dr. Gianna Emanuela Molla, daughter of  St. Gianna Beretta Molla for whom St. Gianna gave her own life for the sake of her daughter.

Jonathan Roumie, best known for his award-winning role as ‘Jesus’ in the groundbreaking series, THE CHOSEN, a drama about the life of Jesus Christ.
Coach Tony Dungy, New York Times bestselling author and Pro-Football Hall of Famer. He commented on the faith of the Buffalo Bills team and the faith of the people of our area felt around the world.

Sister Mary Casey O'Connor, a Sister of Life, and her twin sister who is developmentally disabled, Casey Gunning, a teacher’s assistant and a lifelong athlete in the Special Olympics.

Many people of all walks of life, especially the youth among Catholics, protestant denominations and non-believers, are speaking out about the need to support LIFE. The Basilica, St. John’s and the DOB continue to support women and families with unexpected pregnancies. Our own St. Gianna Pregnancy Center as well as Project Rachel and Mother Teresa Home in Buffalo are critical support programs for mothers and families in need.
 
 

The Catholic Action Network (CAN), an arm of the New York State Catholic Conference, gives us all a larger voice in the halls of government. Through their email and social media alerts, CAN reaches tens of thousands of Catholics like you to provide educational updates on the important issues being debated and to provide you with the tools to simplify the process of contacting your elected officials.
New York State Catholic Conference--Catholic Action Network: https://www.nyscatholic.org/action-center/

Visit the USCCB Action Center to view current action alerts and sign up for future alerts so that you can contact your elected representatives to express your concerns and opinions on upcoming legislation.
https://www.usccb.org/take-action

Every Thursday at 10p and Sunday at 10a, EWTN hosts the show, Pro-life Weekly
watch episodes free here:https://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/ewtn-pro-life-weekly

The U.S. bishops' Committee on Pro-Life Activities is excited to announce a year of service called Walking with Moms in Need. It begins March 25, 2020 on the 25th anniversary of Pope John Paul II’s landmark pro-life encyclical Evangelium vitae (The Gospel of Life).
 
You are essential to the success of this effort. Will you pledge to prayerfully support pregnant women in your community? (Your name and contact information will not be shared publicly.)
 
Clicking the pledge button below will enroll you to pray for pregnant and parenting moms via the monthly Pray for Life emails and also let us know you want to receive information on this nationwide effort. (9 Days for Life subscribers receive Pray for Life automatically, but not the information on Walking with Moms in Need.)
 
Thank you again for your prayers, and we hope you sign the pledge and invite your family and friends to do the same at www.walkingwithmoms.com!
 

                         A Prayer for Pregnant Mothers

O Blessed Mother, you received the good news of the incarnation of Christ, your Son, with faith and trust. Grant your protection to all pregnant mothers facing difficulties.​ Guide us as we strive to make our parish communities places of welcome and assistance for mothers in need. Help us become instruments of God’s love and compassion.

​Mary, Mother of the Church, graciously help us build a culture of life and a civilization of love, together with all people of good will, to the praise and glory of God, the Creator and lover of life. Amen.