Help, Healing, Research, Education and Advocacy
Lorena Rivera, a 21-year-old legal receptionist, disappeared while on her way to work in Oklahoma City in April 1997. More than a month later, her body was found buried in a shallow grave. Rivera, 21 weeks pregnant and the mother of a three-year-old son, had been shot twice and beaten to death. Rivera’s friends testified […]
By Brent Rooney, MSc “When Emily was ten months old, her doctor told us he thought we should have Emily evaluated for ‘possible mild cerebral palsy,’” said Sandra. “I suddenly found myself at the beginning of a whole new emotional roller-coaster ride. My jaw dropped, my face felt immediately on fire, my eyes filled with […]
By Theresa Bonopartis “We are to show to those in need His goodness to ourselves . . .” This phrase at Mass speaks to my heart. It reminds me of the despair, the grief, the pain of abortion from which Christ delivered me. It reminds me also of my duty to give hope to those […]
Letters to the Editor Breaking Down Walls Keep up the good work! The last few issues of your newsletter have been great. One of these days we’ll break through the wall of denial surrounding those who think that making abortion legal made it safe and healthy for women. Anne Burns Reframing the Issue Your recent […]
News Briefs Unborn Baby Helps Mom Survive A British woman who has suffered from kidney failure for 22 years was kept alive during her pregnancy by her unborn child, whose kidneys worked for both of them, doctors say. Carol Davies, 42, became pregnant last year after trying unsuccessfully for 15 years to have a child. […]