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DONATE TO PRO-LIFE WISCONSIN'S LIFE SAVING WORK
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ANNOUNCING PICKUP TIMES!
MARCH FOR LIFE WISCONSIN
Join us for the first-ever March for Life Wisconsin! Register to ride a Pro-Life Wisconsin bus near you. View pickup times below. WHEN: Saturday, October 2, 2021WHERE: Wisconsin State Capitol, MadisonTIME:
Noon - 3:00 p.m.
Pro-Life Wisconsin will be providing buses from various Wisconsin cities (Appleton, Brookfield, De Pere, Fond du Lac, Green Bay, Janesville, La Crosse, Mauston, Racine, Rockford, Sparta, Wausau) for just $20/rider.
APPLETON
Location: Park and Ride 44-02 (Evergreen Drive, Appleton)
Time: 9:05 a.m. bus departs for Madison
BROOKFIELD
Location: Goerke's Corners Park and Ride (WIS-164 400 N Barker Rd, Brookfield)
Time: 10:10 a.m. bus departs for Madison
DE PERE
Location: Park and Ride 05-02 (100 Lawrence Drive, DePere)
Time: 8:30 a.m. bus departs for Madison
FOND DU LAC
Location: Park and Ride 20-20 (W Rolling Meadow Drive, Fond du Lac)
Time: 10:00 a.m. bus departs for Madison
GREEN BAY
Location: St. Patrick Oratory (211 N Ashland Avenue, Green Bay)
Time: 8:50 a.m. bus departs for Madison
JANESVILLE
Location: Janesville Park and Ride (550 Midland Ct, Janesville)
Time: 10:30 a.m. bus departs for Madison
LA CROSSE
Location: Walmart Onalaska (3107 Market Pl, Onalaska – use side lot closest to Aldi's)
Time: 8:30 a.m. bus departs for Madison
MAUSTON
Location: Pilot Travel Center (1101 WIS-82 W, Mauston – park close to Gateway Ave/82)
Time: 10:00 a.m. bus departs for Madison
RACINE
Location: Ives Grove Park and Ride #5120 (I-94/WIS 20, Greenmonte Drive, Sturtevant) Time: 9:15 a.m. bus departs for Madison
ROCKFORD
Location: Ashley Furniture (7131 E. State St, Rockford)
Time: 9:45 a.m. bus departs for Madison
SPARTA
Location: Country Inn and Suites (737 Avon Rd, Sparta)
Time: 9:05 a.m. bus departs for Madison
WAUSAU
Location: St. Mary's Oratory (325 Grand Ave, Wausau)
Time: 9:00 a.m. bus departs for
Madison
At noon in Madison, we will hear from inspirational pro-life leaders and begin the march around the State Capitol. At the conclusion of the march, buses will be loaded and will head to Planned Parenthood Madison (3706 Orin Rd, Madison, WI 53704) where we will all conclude in prayer. Buses will depart to their final destinations from Planned Parenthood. Pro-Life Wisconsin signs will be available, but we encourage you to bring your own as well!
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Michele Grall at 262.796.1111 ext. 115 or Michele.G@ProLifeWI.org
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PRO-LIFE WISCONSIN TESTIFIES BEFORE SENATE JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE URGING AMENDMENT OF THE BORN ALIVE PROTECTION ACT
Legislation entitled the Born Alive Protection Act, 2021 Senate Bill (SB) 16, has been re-introduced in our Wisconsin Legislature. Pro-Life Wisconsin supports amending SB 16, legislation that aims, through its requirements and penalties, to enhance current law protections for babies born alive following failed abortions. While we commend the efforts of those in our state legislature who seek to prosecute individuals who do not provide the utmost care for children born alive after a failed abortion attempt, or worse, intentionally kill them, there remains a serious flaw with the Born Alive Protection
Act as currently written. Last week before the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, Pro-Life Wisconsin legislative director Matt Sande testified in opposition to SB16 as written - in the hope of amending out the dangerous immunity clause in Section 2 of the legislation. Please listen to Matt’s testimony, courtesy of WisconsinEye, HERE. Section 2 of the bill creates a new section under Wisconsin’s first-degree intentional homicide statute that specifically makes intentionally causing the death of a child born alive as a result of an abortion a Class A felony with a penalty of life imprisonment. We certainly support this just penalty.
The problem with Section 2 is that it applies to anyone but the mother. It completely exempts from prosecution the mother of a child born alive after an abortion if she kills or conspires to kill her born alive child. This erodes the equal protection that babies born alive following failed abortions enjoy under current law. Under current Wisconsin law, babies born alive after an abortion attempt have the same legal status and rights as babies born naturally, or by induction or cesarean section. And under current law, intentionally killing that born-alive baby can be punished as a Class A felony under Wisconsin’s first-degree intentional homicide statute without exception. We want the Born Alive Protection Act to enhance current law, not undermine it.
Although we acknowledge that a district attorney could use the
current law homicide statute to prosecute a mother who kills her born alive child following a failed abortion, it is equally true that a zealous criminal defense attorney could use the newly created immunity clause in Section 2 to fully exculpate her. We want to preclude this dangerous possibility by amending out the immunity clause in Section 2 – an immunity that has grave implications for holding accountable mothers who, following failed self-induced abortion attempts, kill their own born alive children. These cases of infanticide by a mother are known as maternal filicide and are, sadly, not rare.
The North Carolina Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, 2021 Senate Bill (SB) 405, provides an example of a born-alive bill that does NOT provide immunity for the mother for intentionally killing her born alive child. Let’s make clear that Wisconsin, like North Carolina, makes NO exceptions for the murder of born alive human beings.
In a noble effort to uphold the dignity of human life and effectuate equal protection for born-alive children by requiring equal care for them, this bill, unfortunately, provides less protection for born-alive children by granting total immunity to the mothers who intentionally kill them. An anti-infanticide bill inadvertently allows infanticide. This must be corrected!
Here’s what we can do to fix it:
Please CALL or EMAIL your State Senator TODAY! Urge him/her to amend out (remove) the immunity clause for the mother in Section 2 of SB 16.
Don’t know your State Senator? Go to legis.wisconsin.gov and type in your home address under “Who Are My Legislators” or call the Legislative Hotline:
1-800-362-9472.
With this one simple change, the Born Alive Protection Act could provide even more protection for born-alive children, but we need to amend out the dangerous immunity clause in Section 2 to make that happen. Thank you for making your pro-life voice heard!
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THIS SATURDAY: NATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE
FOR ABORTED CHILDREN
Join us THIS SATURDAY, September 18, 2021, for the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children. We will gather at the gravesites of aborted babies to reflect on the lives of all those aborted and pray for an end to abortion in our state, country, and world. Spread the word and invite your family and friends.
Cedarburg – 8:00 a.m. outside St.
Francis Borgia South Church
(N44W6055 Hamilton Rd, Cedarburg, WI 53012)
Green Bay – 10:00 a.m. at Allouez Catholic Cemetery
(2121 Riverside Dr, Green Bay, WI 54301)
Milwaukee – 11:00 a.m. in Holy Cross Cemetery
(7301 W Nash St, Milwaukee, WI 53216)
Phillips – 10:00 a.m. in St. Pat's Cemetery
(W7172 County Rd W, Phillips, WI 54555)
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RESERVE YOUR SPOT!
2021 LOVE FOR LIFE GALA
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We look forward to greeting you at our annual Love for Life Gala on Saturday, October 23, where we will welcome keynote speaker and abortion survivor, Claire Culwell.
When Claire met her birth mother in 2009, she was told about the attempted abortion meant to take her life and the subsequent survival of her and her twin. Claire was adopted into a loving family and says that finding out she survived an abortion never changed who she knew she was: wanted, chosen, and loved. Claire
shares a hopeful message of forgiveness, redemption, and truth – exposing the humanity of the preborn baby and how abortion hurts women. Claire is an internationally known pro-life speaker and author.
Thank you in advance for your heroic defense of the preborn by supporting us through this event. We thank you, the babies thank you, and most importantly, “Amen I say to you, as long as you did it to one of these my least brethren, you did it to me.” St. Matthew 25:40
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY!
Don't delay! Commit today to helping Pro-Life Wisconsin save lives by sponsoring our Love for Life Gala on Saturday, October 23!
Our largest fundraiser of the year, the 2021 Love for Life Gala, will take place at the beautiful Brookfield Conference Center. With six different levels of tax-deductible sponsorships available, this is a great opportunity for you and your business to contribute to the culture of life here in Wisconsin. Please contact Michele Grall, Development Director, to reserve your place as a sponsor and/or commit to providing an item for our raffle. Michele can be reached by email at Michele.G@ProLifeWI.org or by calling 262.796.1111 ext. 115.
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VACCINE ETHICS AND EXEMPTIONS
In 2020, the national Personhood Alliance (PA) published its official position on vaccine ethics, the culmination of two months of work by PA affiliate representatives from eight states, both Catholic and Evangelical, and independent physician reviewers including Alan B. Moy, MD, President and Scientific Director of the John Paul II Medical Research Institute. Our position was formally approved by the PA Board of Directors and subsequently by the Pro-Life Wisconsin Board of Directors. Pro-Life Wisconsin is an affiliate member of the PA.
The Personhood Alliance vaccine ethics position begins with 10 foundational tenets, each individually sourced. Our position can be found here. If you are in need of a religious exemption form or letter template, please visit our website here to download the necessary forms.
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PURCHASE YOUR CHOOSE LIFE WISCONSIN PLATE, AND SAVE LIVES FROM ABORTION!
Choose Life license plates have been available to Wisconsin motorists since late October 2017. Pro-Life Wisconsin and Wisconsin Family Council partnered to underwrite all the administrative costs of Choose Life Wisconsin, which allows us to give every penny that comes from the sale of the plates to Wisconsin’s incredible pregnancy care centers!
With 1,791 of these plates on cars in the Badger State, sales have resulted in a total of nearly $100,000 which has been granted to over twenty-five Wisconsin pregnancy resource centers in a little over two years.
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BIDEN ADMIN SUES TEXAS OVER HEARTBEAT ABORTION BAN: (LifeSiteNews) – “The Biden administration launched a federal lawsuit Thursday against Texas over its recently-enacted
law that has effectively halted abortions past six weeks in the state, claiming it violates both federal law and longstanding judicial precedent.” Read the full story here.
CATHOLIC BISHOPS SLAM MEXICO LEGALIZING ABORTION: WE MUST “PRESERVE THE LIFE OF THE UNBORN CHILD”: (LifeNews.com) – “The Catholic bishops of Mexico criticized their country’s Supreme Court this week for ignoring the rights of unborn babies in a new ruling decriminalizing abortions in the state of Coahuila […] In Mexico, states are allowed to pass their own laws regarding abortion, and most protect unborn babies’ right to life. Earlier this year, Veracruz became the fourth state to legalize abortion, after Mexico City, Oaxaca and Hildago; however, 28 states in the country still protect unborn babies by banning abortions.” Read the full story here.
SOUTH DAKOTA GOVERNOR ISSUES ORDER RESTRICTING CHEMICAL ABORTIONS: (LifeSiteNews) – “South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has issued an executive order restricting telemedicine abortions and chemical abortions, while also seeking
to emulate, or go beyond, Texas’ recently enacted Heartbeat Act. The move by the Republican governor directs the South Dakota Department of Health to establish rules preventing telemedicine abortions and restricting chemical abortions in the state.” Read the full story
here.
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SEPTEMBER 18 – Join us on September 18, at 11:00 a.m. in Holy Cross Cemetery as we gather in prayer and reflection for the lives of those aborted in our country and around the world.
OCTOBER 23, BROOKFIELD: Register to attend Pro-Life Wisconsin's Love for Life Gala! This year's keynote speaker will be abortion survivor, Claire Culwell. Reserve your seat today – REGISTER HERE.
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GREEN BAY: Pro-Life Wisconsin affiliate, Pro-Life Green Bay, meets every 4th Monday of the month. For more information, contact prolifegreenbay@gmail.com
LA CROSSE: We would like to see at least two people pray every day of the week outside Planned Parenthood. If you can commit to this weekly prayer, please let Marie Allen know. We encourage people to pray in groups of two if possible. You may choose your own time, and sidewalk counseling and signs are optional. Pro-Life literature is available if anyone wishes to distribute it. Questions? Call 608-784-5189.
MILWAUKEE: Join us every Tuesday at 6:00 PM (rain or shine) to pray the Angelus followed by the Rosary in reparation for sins of ingratitude at the Fatima Shrine (141 N 68th St Milwaukee, WI 53213).
PRICE COUNTY: Join us at 10:00 a.m. on September 18, 2021, at St. Pat's Cemetery in Phillips (HWY W) for the National Day of remembrance for Aborted Children. Bishop James Powers has been invited to lead us in prayer along with Fr. Lourdu.
ROCK COUNTY: Pro-Life Wisconsin, Rock County Chapter meets monthly at the Beloit Public Library. For further information, contact Miriam at: plwrcc@charter.net
WINNEBAGO COUNTY: Please join us in prayer every first Monday of the month from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. to exercise your 1st amendment free speech rights in the public right of way (nearest to Marcus Cinema) in Oshkosh, near Planned Parenthood (378S Koeller St, Oshkosh, WI 54902). Bring your own sign, or use one of ours! Contact Don Doro at 920-279-3496 or at ddurawa1@yahoo.com
WISCONSIN RAPIDS: Please join us in prayer on the 2nd Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m. along 8th Street near Planned Parenthood. Gather in the parking lot at 3:45 p.m.
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ONGOING, KENOSHA – Participate in the Rosary in Kenosha at 6:00 p.m. every Sunday
at the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes located just south of the St. Catherine's Commons Senior Living Complex (3524 7th Ave Kenosha, WI 53140). Bring family and friends!
ONGOING – Toda America con Cristo and Family Life Council, Inc. has begun creating pro-life resources for the latino community. If you or someone you know would benefit from these resources please view the web pages both here and here.
MAY 13 - OCTOBER 17 – Want to Change History? Join Heaven's Army Every Thursday from May 13 to October 7. Few Americans would disagree that the country is going through a dark time. In fact, recent polling shows America is more and more convinced that things are only getting darker. Launched from St. Mary's of Pine Bluff, America will begin to gather together and adore Jesus Christ, inviting Him to make Himself fully present in our land and free it from the powers of darkness. And the local Christians of Wisconsin are committed: they will continue to gather for what they are calling Heal Our Land Holy Hours every Thursday from May 13 until October 7th. For those who are interested in organizing a Thursday "Heal our Land Holy Hour" in their own parish, visit healourlandholyhour.com for the program of prayers to get started.
SEPTEMBER 18, BELOIT
– Helpers are needed to prepare 600 bags of pro-life information to give to high school students.
Join us on Saturday, Sept. 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon at St. Jude Parish Hall in the basement of the church, (737 Hackett Street, Beloit, WI 53511). Hall entrance is on the south side; there is a sign on the door. For more information, please email Miriam at plwrcc@charter.net.
SEPTEMBER 19, SHEBOYGAN – Join pro-lifers in Sheboygan for the kickoff rally for the 7th consecutive 40 Days for Life campaign outside Planned Parenthood (909 S Taylor Dr, Sheboygan, WI 53081) where they started offering chemical abortions in 2018. View the flyer here.
SEPTEMBER 19, MILWAUKEE – Join Catholics United for Faith on Sunday, September 19 at 2:00 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church (8500 W Coldspring Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53228) to hear Hugh Owens present "Science vs. Scientism." View the flyer here.
SEPTEMBER 20, MILWAUKEE – Consecration to Saint Joseph begins! Using the book
Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father, spend 33 days to consecrate yourself to our Spiritual Father, St. Joseph. Make your final consecration with us at a Holy Hour at Saint Sebastian Parish (5400 W Washington Blvd. Milwaukee, WI 53208) on October 22nd (details below)!
SEPTEMBER 22
- OCTOBER 31 – 40 Days for Life Fall Campaign: prayer, fasting, and public outreach to end abortion. The worldwide campaign starts Wednesday, September 22nd, and goes through Sunday, October 31st. If you or your campaign needs a sign, we can ship you one or as many as you need! Wisconsin locations include Appleton, Green Bay, La Crosse, Madison, Manitowoc, Milwaukee, and Sheboygan. More information here.
SEPTEMBER 24, BELOIT – Volunteers are needed to help distribute pro-life bags to high school students on Friday afternoon, September 24. We will gather around 3:00 to pray and to make sure we get a parking spot at Beloit Memorial High School (1225 Fourth Street, Beloit, WI 53511). Dismissal time is 3:30 p.m. so we must be in place before that time. For more information, please email Miriam at plwrcc@charter.net.
OCTOBER 2, ELM GROVE – St. Mary's Visitation Parish in Elm Grove will be offering Holy Mass for the intention for an end to abortion every First Saturday of the month. It will be a Traditional Latin Mass (low Mass) at 10:00
a.m. All are welcome!
OCTOBER 8, WAUKESHA – The Treasure Life Events, WELS Lutherans for Life’s fall fundraising events, will be Friday, October 8th at the Milwaukee Marriott West Hotel in Waukesha. A 12:00 PM Luncheon and a 6:30 PM Banquet are being offered this year. There is no cost to attend the Luncheon or the Banquet, but we do ask you to register because our tables will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. FREE childcare is available this year. All funds raised will directly support life-affirming help for abortion-vulnerable mothers, a youth development program, pregnancy and parenting support for men and women, and advocate support for those suffering post-abortion trauma. Marc Newman will be our featured speaker. He will give you a new enthusiasm to take action in the pro-life movement. Find all the details and register here.
OCTOBER 22, MILWAUKEE – Join us for the Consecration to St. Joseph and Holy Hour on Friday, October 22, 2021, from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. at St. Sebastian Parish (5400
W Washington Blvd. Milwaukee, WI 53208). Archbishop Jerome Listecki will celebrate and Praise and Worship Music will be led by Brian Magliocco. Using the book Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father, spend 33 days to consecrate yourself to our Spiritual Father, St. Joseph. Make your final consecration with us at a Holy Hour on October 22nd!
OCTOBER 24, MILWAUKEE – Join Catholics United for Faith for the Msgr. Popek Award Dinner with Bishop Paprocki. 5:00 PM Social Hour, 6:00 PM Dinner at Four Points by Sheraton, formerly Clarion, (5311 South Howell Avenue – across from Mitchell International Airport). Call Al Szews 414.321.9377 for more details.
NOVEMBER 6, ELM GROVE – St. Mary's Visitation Parish in Elm Grove will be offering Holy Mass for the intention for an end to abortion every First Saturday of the month. It will be a Traditional Latin Mass (low Mass) at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome!
NOVEMBER 13, WISCONSIN DELLS – Join Men of Christ for the "Saint Joseph Strong Men's Conference" at St. Cecilia Parish
(603 Oak St. Wisconsin Dells, WI) from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Speakers include Bishop Donald Hying, Father Donald Calloway, and Steve Karlen. More information here.
DECEMBER 4, ELM GROVE – St. Mary's Visitation Parish in Elm Grove will be offering Holy Mass for the intention for an end to abortion every First Saturday of the month. It will be a Traditional Latin Mass (low Mass) at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome!
For inclusion on this list, please send a PDF or JPEG of the event flyer along with a short write-up about your event to info@ProLifeWI.org
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