Through prayer, education, example and action, the St. Anthony de Padua Respect Life Committee dedicates itself to promote the dignity of all human life according to the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. The Respect Life Committee coordinates support of similar activities with parish, city, state & national promotions.

We are eager for any and all parishioners to join our committee or help with our efforts at any time. For more information reach out to Connie Dygulski 574-271-9405 or Bonnie Bykowski 574-277-0323 or contact the parish office at 574-282-2308.

Mother’s Day Flower Sale

Carnations are available before and after Mass on Mother’s Day to bring awareness of the gift of life. All proceeds collected from the parish support the St. Joseph County Right to Life organization.

Local March for Life

Each January, near the anniversary of the court decision of Roe v. Wade, a public march is assembled in downtown South Bend. More than a thousand participants march with signs and slogans and attract considerable media attention to the abortion problem in South Bend. A rally is held for the participants and other interested attendees prior to the march. Several effective, impassioned speakers (including favorable candidates for office) add their support to the demonstration. St. Anthony’s Respect for Life Committee is proud to recommend and support this program.

40 Days for Life

For 40 days from late September to early November a presence is held near a St. Joseph County abortion facility as part of a nationwide campaign. Church groups of many faiths from Michiana participate. Parish support for this effort is coordinated by the Respect for Life committee.

St. Joseph County Respect Life Prayer Dinner

Each Spring the St. Joseph County Right to Life organization holds a banquet that features faith leaders from the community and moving testimonies from local or national pro-life heroes. This gathering reminds us why we fight for the dignity of all human life. Please consider attending or pleding financial support to SJC Right to Life.

American Life League

This is an organization based in Stafford, Virginia, just south of Washington DC. They keep close track of both state and national legislation on prolife issues. They also provide links to national news stories and resources on how the main stream media cover life issues, including abortion, bio ethics, birth control, etc.

The National Catholic Bioethics Center

This is a Catholic pro-life and bioethics based in Philadelphia, PA. This site has literature on bioethics research and also offers educational programs.

Priests for Life

Priests for Life covers the political and spiritual response to life issues and everything in between. This comprehensive site offers a myriad of resources including links to sites around the world covering life issues