Respect Life Month Annual Mass and Conference

In October, the Catholic Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month. During this time, the Church asks us to reflect more deeply on the dignity of every human.
This year’s Annual Diocesan Respect Life Mass takes place today (Sunday, October 12) at 10:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, 327 Second St., Fall River, MA 02721. Bishop Edgar da Cunha, S.D.V., will be celebrant of the Mass, which is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Mass is open to the public and no registration is required.

Following the Mass, will be the Annual Respect Life Conference which will take place at Whites of Westport, 66 State Rd, Westport, MA 02790, beginning at 12 noon. The theme for this year’s conference is “Ethics at the Beginning of Life,” and the keynote speaker is Dr. Joseph Meaney, who holds a Ph D. in bioethics from the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Rome.

Dr. Meaney’s talk will include:

• The moral and ethical implications of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) from the Teachings of the Catholic Church standpoint
• What happens to embryos in IVF?
• A closer look at embryo creation, selection, freezing, and disposal\
• Real-world stories and cases that reveal the immoral implications and the hidden cost of IVF
• Restorative Reproductive Medicine and the Catholic Church’s response to couples facing infertility
• Navigating Infertility: Dr. Meaney will share his personal journey navigating infertility and treatments with his wife for 8 years before conceiving their daughter.

Pre-registration for the conference is required. There will be no at the door ticket sales.Registration cost is $40 and includes lunch.

You can pre-register here;  Registration deadline is September 1st.

For more information, contact the Diocesan Family and Respect Life Office at (508)-658-2956.