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Time is running out to register for the annual Love for Life Gala on Saturday, October 23! Reserve your seat by the end of THIS WEEK to ensure a ticket to hear from 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. She shares a hopeful message of forgiveness, redemption, and truth – exposing the humanity of the preborn baby and how abortion hurts women.

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

RAFFLE AND SPONSORSHIP

Last Call!! Please commit to providing a raffle item or sponsoring the Love for Life Gala by Wednesday, October 6. Contact Michele Grall, Development Director at 262.796.1111 ext. 115 or by email at Michele.G@ProLifeWI.org

HISTORIC MARCH FOR LIFE WISCONSIN
SENDS PRO-LIFE MESSAGE TO THOUSANDS

As they say, “a picture is worth a thousand words.”

If I were to pick one word that describes the people that showed up to the first-ever March for Life Wisconsin event, I would have to say that word is, “joyful.”

Look at all the pictures. Lots of smiling faces. We prayed for good weather. When I woke up, my wife, Janine said, “Oh, this doesn’t look good. It says Madison has a 70% chance of rain.” I responded with, “Well, we have a 100% chance of marching today, and it is going to be amazing.” Not one drop fell on our heads while we set up, marched, prayed at Planned Parenthood, and packed up our equipment. Thanks, Jesus!

I would like to thank our affiliates for coming out in such force, all of our bus captains who were so helpful with our logistical challenges, all the people who drove to Madison on their own, and the PLW staff – WOW! Our speakers really sent such a powerful message, that abortion must end in our lifetime! Thank you to everyone who made the day so incredibly powerful and moving.

As I mentioned at the hour of prayer at Planned Parenthood, we didn’t do this to check off the box on some pro-life to-do list. We always do it for the one person who needs to hear or see the message the most. We do it to melt hearts and bring their minds closer to a pro-life mentality. We do it to save lives. Only the Lord knows how many young women considering abortion saw us and changed their minds. We may never know. Sometimes, it is not for us to know, but only to do the work in the vineyard of the Lord faithfully with the time we are given here on earth. When you go to your particular judgment, you can say to our dear Lord that you fought the good fight with Pro-Life Wisconsin. Thank you for showing up. May the Lord bless you and keep you.

LIFE CHAIN MILWAUKEE

Pro-lifers across Milwaukee and Waukesha counties joined Life Chain Milwaukee on Sunday, October 3 for their annual Life Chain event in solidarity with the preborn.

Since 1990 over 100,000 people have stood in Life Chains across Milwaukee, Waukesha, and other Wisconsin cities. Across America, Canada, and other countries, millions of people have also held the familiar signs. This year, the group, comprised of participants from parishes across the Archdiocese, lined up on both sides of Bluemound Road and Hwy 100 from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Participants witnessed to thousands of motorists passing by as they prayed together for an end to abortion.

Thank you to all who participated!

40 DAYS FOR LIFE
SEPTEMBER 22 - OCTOBER 31

Join the 40 Days for Life Fall campaign to save lives and end abortion. Since the international kickoff on September 22, 135 moms have chosen life! PRAISE GOD! You can be a part of the movement at one of Wisconsin's seven locations:

APPLETON
Outside Planned Parenthood (508 West Wisconsin Avenue Appleton)

GREEN BAY
Outside Planned Parenthood (2605 South Oneida Street Green Bay)

LA CROSSE
Outside Gundersen Health System (1900 South Avenue La Crosse)

MADISON
Outside Planned Parenthood (3706 Orin Road Madison)

MANITOWOC
Outside Planned Parenthood (1100 South 30th Street Manitowoc)

MILWAUKEE
Outside Affiliated Medical Services (1428 North Farwell Avenue Milwaukee)

SHEBOYGAN
Outside Planned Parenthood (909 South Taylor Drive Sheboygan)

WAUKESHA
Outside Planned Parenthood (426 West Main Street Waukesha)

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.

If you would like to be a part of the mission to save lives, get your Choose Life Wisconsin license plate today! For more information call Pro-Life Wisconsin at 262-796-1111 ext. 110.

AS ABORTION DEBATE GATHERS NATIONAL NOTICE, BOTH SIDES RALLY AT THE WISCONSIN STATE CAPITOL (FOX47) – "Just hours earlier, pro-life advocates came from every corner of Wisconsin to hold the first-ever ‘March for Life Wisconsin’ on the capitol steps. 'It’s really a celebration of life and a demand for the end to abortion,' said Anna DeMeuse of Pro-Life Wisconsin. 'We believe in the beauty of human dignity and the preciousness of every human life. We know with every abortion, there’s destruction of human life.'" Read the full story here.

DUELING PROTESTS IN DOWNTOWN MADISON DEBATE WOMEN'S REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS (WKOW) – "Speaker Tallulah Caulfield [said,] 'The day I had my first abortion was the worst day of my life and I was 16 years old,' she said. 'The abortionist and nurse walked in. As they began, I whimpered and asked the nurse if she would hold my hand. A look of shock spread across her face, but she agreed to my request. I squeezed her hand as hard as I could.' Read the full story here.

POPE FRANCIS: ONLY A ‘THROWAWAY CULTURE’ ACCEPTS EUTHANASIA AND ABORTION: (Live Action News) – “For the second time in a month, Pope Francis has strongly decried abortion, as well as euthanasia. Monday, the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Academy for Life received a papal address during a discussion of ‘Public Health in Global Perspective.’ During his address, Pope Francis said the international community should to continue addressing inequalities in issues like health care and living conditions, but without approving abortion and euthanasia.” Read the full story here.

[WISCONSIN] BISHOP CALLS OUT BIDEN, PELOSI FOR SUPPORTING ‘MOST RADICAL PRO-ABORTION BILL’: (LifeSiteNews) – “An American bishop has expressed his disgust with Nancy Pelosi and other so-called ‘Catholic’ politicians over their ardent support of the recently passed ‘radical pro-abortion bill.’ ‘With the full support of our Catholic president, our Catholic speaker of the house, and scores of Catholic representatives, the most radical pro-abortion bill was passed by the House of Representatives,’ lamented the Bishop of Madison, Donald Hying in a September 25 tweet.” Read the full story here.

JUSTICE SAMUEL ALITO BLASTS MEDIA, DEFENDS SUPREME COURT UPHOLDING TEXAS ABORTION BAN: (LifeNews.com) – “Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito slammed the ‘false and inflammatory’ rhetoric that leftists and mainstream media outlets are using to ‘intimidate’ the high court during a speech Thursday at the University of Notre Dame.” Read the full story here. (NOTE: The Texas Heartbeat Act has an explicit exception for “medical emergency.” It has no exception for rape and incest or fetal anomaly.)

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).

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.

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 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.

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, WASHINGTON COUNTY – Register now for the 2021 Women of Christ Conference! The 14th annual Women of Christ Conference will take place on Saturday, November 6 at the Washington County Fair Park. Come hear captivating talks from the Sisters of Life, Fr. John Burns, Patty Schneier, Fr. Leo Patalinghug, Fr. Nick Baumgardner, and Emcee Anne Auger. Archbishop Listecki will celebrate the closing Mass at 4:00 p.m. Register here or contact womenofchrist@gmail.com with questions. View the flyer here.

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