The Respect Life Committee

Since 1972, October has also been set aside by the US bishops as “Respect Life Month.” It is a time
for Catholics to remember in a particular way the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death.
There are so many situations in this troubled world when people are not treated with the dignity that they
deserve, through terrorism, war, racism, and extreme poverty. We have our own OPOP friends, Chris and
Michael in need of support but who are making strides after their time in prison. Chris has a job and stable
housing, praise God!

The most direct and massive assault on vulnerable humans has been through abortion, which has
claimed the lives of over 60 million babies in this country. Even after Roe the statistics are dismal, with
over 1 million abortions in the U.S. in 2023 alone. May we not grow weary of praying for changed hearts,
so that women in crisis pregnancies may see their child as a gift, remembering that life is worth living and
giving to another. Healthcare should be about giving life, not destroying it.

Every year, thousands of women facing an unplanned pregnancy come to The Women’s Centers of Greater Chicagoland for help.

Many of them are vulnerable and actively seeking abortion. Each woman who enters our doors is met by someone who sincerely cares and believes in her.

We accompany them to resolve challenges and eliminate barriers that stand in the way of choosing life.

Are you a Registered Nurse or RDMS with a heart for mothers and babies? Have you felt called to share your gifts to contribute to the culture of life?

If so, The Women’s Centers of Greater Chicagoland might be just the place for you!

We are looking for a Staff Nurse or RDMS interested in performing ultrasounds (training provided) to continue our critical mission.

Please contact Victoria at vhastings@gotwc.org to learn more!