A message of love A mission of life

"The Gospel of Life is for the whole of human society? It is impossible to further the common good without acknowledging and defending the right to life, upon which all the other inalienable rights of individuals are founded and from which they develop"

John Paul II, Evangelium Vitae

We sincerely believe that

Every human life is a precious gift, made in God's image and likeness, to be cherished and protected by all, regardless of how broken, unformed, guilty or vulnerable that life may be.

Our mission

Through its ministry to parishes, schools, youth groups, colleges, religious and secular media, legislators and all people of good will, the Respect Life Office seeks to transform society into a Culture of Life where every human being is valued and protected from the moment of conception until natural death.

Following the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops? Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities, the Respect Life Office implements a 4-Point Plan for building a Culture of Life:

We seek to convert hearts and minds on a wide range of life issues including

Abortion, Post-abortion Healing, Euthanasia, Chastity Education, Embryonic Stem Cell Research, Human Cloning, Capital Punishment, Ethical Vaccines, Fertility Issues and Artificial Contraception.

Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you

Jeremiah 1:5

Place your intelligence, your talents, your enthusiasm, your compassion and your fortitude at the service of Life.

John Paul II at World Youth Day, 1993.

The Respect Life Office of the Archdiocese of Chicago
P.O. Box 1979, Chicago, IL 60690
Phone: 312 751 5355
Fax: 312 787 1554
Email: chastity@archchicago.org
"A Message of Love, A Mission of Life"

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