Bishop Walkowiak issues the following statement following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold a Texas law protecting the unborn:
“Recently the Supreme Court refused to halt a Texas law that makes it unlawful for a physician to terminate a fetus with a detectable heartbeat. This is welcome news and a step in the right direction.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church recognizes the inherent dignity and worth of the unborn human person and considers abortion a crime against human life. ‘Human life must be respected and protected absolutely from the moment of conception. From the first moment of his existence, a human being must be recognized as having the rights of a person – among which is the inviolable right of every innocent being to life’ (CCC 2270).”
Read a statement from the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops about the Supreme Court’s decision.
Read a statement from the U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman on Supporting Pregnant and New Mothers
Read more from Catholic News Service
Additional Resources – Diocese of Grand Rapids
Catholic Charities West Michigan: Pregnancy Support Services | Resources and support for moms and families
Pregnancy Support: HELP Pregnancy Crisis Aid
Fertility & Infertility Support & Education: Franciscan Life Process Center
Healing after abortion: Project Rachel
From the USCCB:
Prayer for Pregnant Mothers | For Parishes | Educational Materials
Prayers by and for mothers (Creighton Online Ministries)
More information is available at www.usccb.org/moms-in-need or by contacting DJ Florian, director of the diocesan Office of Pastoral Services, at dflorian@grdiocese.org.
