Respect Life 2011
- October 3, 2011
- Modern-day slavery decried
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Courier photo by Mike Crupi
The Diocese of Rochester is teaming up with other local groups to combat the tragedy of human trafficking, which has persisted in the United States long after the country's abolition of slavery.
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- October 3, 2011
- Office champions constant defense of life
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ROCHESTER -- An 80-year-old woman voices deep regret over having had an abortion 40 years ago. Another caller seeks clarification of the church's end-of-life teachings. A follow-up is made to publicize a Southern Tier pro-life event. Details are discussed regarding the donation of a new ultrasound machine for a local outreach center.
Read More- By Mike Latona/Catholic Courier
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- October 3, 2011
- Implications of 'reductions' are serious
Marisol Barreiro and her husband, Carlos, treasure their six children. They say they cannot imagine life without their 10-year-old daughter, Soleemar, and 5-year-old quintuplets, Daron, Emealis, Jomar, Lysmarie and Zoraelis.
Read More- By Jennifer Burke/Catholic Courier
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- October 4, 2011
- Activists concerned about S-Comm
GREECE -- Adan and Darinel are Guatemalan migrant workers who have traveled to this area each spring for the past four years to work for the same lawn-service company.
Read More- By Annette Jiménez/Catholic Courier
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- October 4, 2011
- Immigration talks set
The Greater Rochester Coalition for Immigration Justice will sponsor a series of talks on immigration rights next month led by Paul Finkelman, an expert on American legal history and constitutional law.
Read More- By Annette Jiménez/Catholic Courier
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- October 3, 2011
- Large families say the love overflows
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They met while both wore paper hats at McDonald’s. Both came from families of three children each. But when Stephanie and Greg Hubbel of Greece were dating, Stephanie mentioned that she really loved children.
Read More- By Amy Kotlarz/Catholic Courier
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- October 3, 2011
- King's niece affirms life during Elmira talks
Some 48 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his historic "I Have a Dream" speech calling for racial equality and an end to discrimination.
Read More- By Mike Latona/Catholic Courier
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- October 4, 2011
- Respect Life Program gets back to basics
The Respect Life Program begins anew each year on Respect Life Sunday, the first Sunday in October. The program is highlighted in liturgies and marked by special events. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities publishes a program packet each year to call attention to numerous human life issues. These materials are especially helpful for priests, parish groups and other organizations.
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- October 4, 2011
- Pray for human dignity's respect
My hope is that our parishes and individuals pray fervently for the following intention: that human dignity will be recognized and respected in our land once more.
Read More- Jann Armantrout
