Family Life
Pro-Life Ministry

RespectLife.org
A comprehensive collection of resources for many different pro-life issues.

Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown Respect Life Committee Facebook
Local committee committed to respecting life in three major areas: the unborn, euthanasia, and end of life issues. The group does presentations throughout the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown.Â
On The Care of the Critically and Terminally Ill
The Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith released a letter entitled Samaritanus bonus: On The Care of Persons in the Critical and Terminal Phases of Life, which beautifully addresses several important topics related to wholistic, Christ-centered care of those who are sick and dying.

Themes of Catholic Social Teaching
The Church’s overall vision for building a just society.


Walking With Moms In Need
A pastoral plan to help moms who find themselves in unexpected or crisis pregnancy situations.

Ave Maria Press Podcast
How Americans Understand Abortion and What it Means for the Church

When a Friend is Considering Abortion
via Respect Life.org

How To Talk To a Friend Who Has Had an Abortion
via USCCB

National Catholic Bioethics Center

The Dangers of Physician-Assisted Suicide
via RespectLife.org

US Bishops Statement on Physician-Assisted Suicide

Project Rachel - Healing From An Abortion

Heartbeat International
Pro-Life Ministry
Family Life Office
Andre McCarville
Director
amccarville@dioceseaj.org
Maureen Roberts
Administrator
mroberts@dioceseaj.org