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Welcome!
Welcome to the official website of the Pro-Life Apostolate & Project Rachel Office of Diocese of Fall River.
Our mission is to educate and promote a culture of life that protects and preserves all life from the moment of conception until natural death. We aim to serve all according to the teachings and precepts of the Roman Catholic Church by reaching out through our Parishes, Diocesan schools, and the communities around us. -
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Additional Diocesan Resources
Bishop da Cunha's Blog
Diocese of Fall River Website
The Year of Saint Joseph
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Respect Life Resources
40 Days for Life
Anchor News
Sisters of Life
See All the People (givecentral.org)
The Eucharistic Miracles of the World
AN INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION DESIGNED AND CREATED BY CARLO ACUTIS THE BLESSED OF GOD
The Ascension Lenten Companion: Year B -
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We look forward to hearing from you!
Please note: We encourage you to contact us by phone or email. Due to the current pandemic our office building is currently closed to the general public but still in operation. Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
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Contact Us
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Irina DeLuccaideluccadioc-fr.orgPro-Life Apostolate and Project Rachel Director
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Deborah LeDouxdledouxdioc-fr.orgPro-Life Apostolate and Project Rachel Coordinator
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Where to find us
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A prayer of Julian of Norwich
In You, Father all-mighty, we have our preservation and our bliss. In You, Christ, we have our restoring and our saving. You are our mother, brother, and Saviour. In You, our Lord the Holy Spirit is marvelous and plenteous grace. You are clothing; for love, You wrap us and embrace us. You are our maker, our lover, our keeper. Teach us to believe that by Your grace all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.
Amen.
"The greatest honor we can give Almighty God is to live gladly because of the knowledge of His Love."
- Julian of Norwich
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Today's Readings
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Reading I Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28aResponsorial Psalm 105:16-17, 18-19, 20-21Gospel Mt 21:33-43, 45-46
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News and Statements
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March 3WASHINGTON– On March 2, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Doctrine, and Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City in Kansas, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities, issued a statement on the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine recently approved for use in the United States. “The approval of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine for use in the United States again raises questions about the moral permissibility of using vaccines developed, tested, and/or produced with the help of abortion-derived cell lines...Read More
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March 2WASHINGTON—Five committee chairmen of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) wrote a letter to members of Congress opposing the recent reintroduction of the Equality Act (H.R. 5), which is scheduled to be voted on by the U.S. House of Representatives this week. The bishops warned of the threats posed by the proposed legislation to both people of faith and of no faith, with respect to mandates impacting charities and their beneficiaries in need, health care and other conscience rights, taxpayer funding of abortion, freedom of speech, women’s sports and sex-specific facilities, and...Read More
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U.S. Bishop Chairmen for Pro-Life and Doctrine Address Ethical Concerns on the New COVID-19 VaccinesDecember 18WASHINGTON– On December 14, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Doctrine, and Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City in Kansas, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities, issued a statement on the new COVID-19 vaccines. In their statement, the bishops address the moral concerns raised by the fact that the three vaccines that appear to be ready for distribution in the United States all have some connection to cell lines that originated with tissue taken from abortions...Read More
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Calendar
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Read MoreThursday, March 25, 11:00 AM
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A Pro-Life Lent: Action Steps 2021
A Daily Lenten Pro-life Prayer
In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.Father of all mercy,
We thank you for this season of grace and light.
We know that sin has blinded us.
Draw us ever closer to you, in prayer and penance.
Since you, O God, are light itself,
Give all your people a clearer understanding
Of what is sin, and what is virtue.
Grant in particular that we may see, as never before,
The profound dignity of every human life,
Including the vulnerable unborn children.
Give us grace to defend
Our brothers and sisters in the womb
By our prayers, our words,
And our self-sacrificing actions.
We pray through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Daily Action Steps for a Pro-Life Lent:
AM- upon waking up: Pray the Rosary
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Noon or 3pm: Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet and/or Spiritual Adoption Prayer- Spiritual Adoption | Pro-Life Apostolate & Project Rachel | Fall River, MA (prolifefallriver.org)
- THE CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY IN SONG - YouTube
Evening Routine: Identify a virtue you are in need of so that you can grow closer to God. Make one sacrifice and offer it up for families considering abortion such as...- Walking one mile while praying for the houses you pass by
- Eliminating dessert after dinner
- Help a family member such as clearing their dish after dinner
- Read a book instead of watching tv... see some recommendations below:
Recommended Reading | Pro-Life Apostolate & Project Rachel | Fall River, MA (prolifefallriver.org)
Abortion Healing - Project Rachel | Pro-Life Apostolate & Project Rachel | Fall River, MA (prolifefallriver.org)
Recommended Reading | Pro-Life Apostolate & Project Rachel | Fall River, MA (prolifefallriver.org)
PM- Before Bed: Read or listen to the Daily Readings or read the bible and reflect how God is inviting you today to unite in life with Him. If you are having a hard time getting started try these links___________________________________
Weekly Action Steps for a Pro-Life Lent:- Participate in Adoration once a week
- Participate in the Sacraments regularly
- Join a "40 days for life" campaign in your area 40 Days for Life
- Memorize a new bible verse weekly
Additional Actions throughout your 40 days- Donate or hold a collection with friends to support a local agency supporting life and pregnant women
- Assist pro-life agencies by reposting their feed and sharing with your friends
- Participate in Pro-Life Activities | USCCB call to actions - sign up for regular email action alerts
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