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Celebrate Life Virtual Event, previously known as the annual Respect Life Workshop for Parish Pro-Life Coordinators, Co-Coordinators, and Pro-Life leaders within the church parishes of the diocese, is held annually each fall. Traditionally, the workshop includes a presentation, which provides an overview of current pro-life information and resources in support of the four major areas on which the office focuses:
- Prayer and Worship
- Public Education
- Pastoral Services
- Public Policy
Respect Life Packet, prepared by the USCCB, is different from year to year. Each year, the packet contains new materials which have been produced to help Catholics understand, value, and become engaged with supporting the dignity of the human person. Additional information on the USCCB's Respect Life program, as well as the 2020-2021 "Live the Gospel of Life" - “to imitate Christ, and follow in his footsteps” (EV 51) Respect Life Packet, is available through the USCCB website.
As part of the Year of St. Joseph, the new 2021-2022 Respect Life materials will highlight and focus on St. Joseph as a defender of life. Since our Celebrate Life Event (Respect Life workshop) will be on Zoom this year, the new packets will be mailed to respect life coordinators only.