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PRO-LIFE WISCONSIN HOSTS LOVE FOR LIFE GALA FEATURING BISHOP DONALD HYING

On October 22, 2020, Pro-Life Wisconsin will host it’s 28th annual Love for Life Gala at the Brookfield Conference Center (325 S. Moorland Road, Brookfield). The event will celebrate the life saving work of Pro-Life Wisconsin and double down on efforts to end abortion once and for all.

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW - OCTOBER 5: www.ProLifeWI.org/gala.
Babies in arms, laps, or strollers are welcome and are free. Clergy are also free.

We will welcome special guest and keynote speaker, His Excellency Bishop Donald J. Hying who is known throughout the state and world as a pro-life champion for his unwavering support of all human life. He brings his own profound perspective as he speaks of the sanctity of life, and most especially the preborn.

“I want to focus on this precious miracle as God has created us in his image and likeness,” Bishop Hying said. “If an unborn child could speak, wouldn’t they say, ‘Let me be born. Let me walk, dance, sing and play. Let me love God, know Jesus, pray and make my contribution to the world. Let me fall in love and know truth, beauty and goodness?’ All of life is sacred and that sacredness begins at the moment of conception. What a gift every human being is.”

During the program, Pro-Life Wisconsin will honor State Representative Joe Sanfelippo as Legislator of the Year and Marie Allen of the La Crosse Life League as Activist of the Year. In addition, Steve Karlen, 40 Days for Life Campaign Director, and his wife, Laura Karlen will be honored as our chairpersons for the evening.

For your peace of mind and comfort, we will be using 100% of the very generous space inside the Brookfield Conference Center. To allow for increased distance between attendees, tables will seat six persons, unless you specify otherwise (maximum of 10 per table). Hand sanitizer will be available upon entry and at each table as well. Register for the event at ProLifeWI.org/gala or call 262.796.1111 ext. 110.

Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m.
Please join us for an unforgettable evening!

TRUMP PICKS BARRETT: IF ROE GOES, THEN WHAT?

By Personhood Alliance leadership — With President Trump’s nomination of Amy Coney Barrett, the jury is still out on whether she would help overturn Roe v. Wade. But we believe the bigger questions are: What would happen next, and why are we still waiting?

The courts, and particularly the Supreme Court, are supposed to be the least-politicized, least-partisan branch of our civil government. Yet that is no longer the case. The death of Ruth Bader Ginsberg and President Trump’s duty to appoint a replacement, at the end of his term in the midst of a deeply divided culture, is demonstrating just how politicized and partisan the Supreme Court and the nominating process have become. Our vacant Supreme Court seat has become the issue. All because of abortion.

With President Trump’s nomination of Amy Coney Barrett, battle lines are being drawn. But the jury is still out on whether Amy Coney Barrett would vote to overturn the unjust decision of Roe v. Wade. Former Personhood Alliance president, Gualberto Garcia Jones, explains:

“As a self-described originalist and a student of the late Antonin Scalia, it remains to be seen whether Amy Coney Barret will follow Scalia’s legal positivism or Justice Thomas’ fundamental understanding of the law as inclusive and governed by higher principles, such as our inalienable rights enshrined in the Declaration of Independence. While legal positivists would look no further than the written man-made law in considering a challenge to Roe, an originalist with an understanding of inalienable rights would subject man-made law to a higher fundamental standard—our paramount right to life.”

In her now famous Notre Dame law review article, Amy Coney Barrett made clear that Roe v. Wade, unlike Brown v. Board of Education, is not a super precedent and therefore, could be overturned. Beyond her writings and her judicial record, Amy Coney Barret is clearly an example of how a woman in America can be open to life and motherhood while achieving the highest levels of professional success. This infuriates the radical feminist Left. Continue reading...

JOIN PRO-LIFE WISCONSIN AND WISCONSIN FAMILY ACTION THIS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

Join Pro-Life Wisconsin and Wisconsin Family Action THIS WEDNESDAY, September 30, at the Grand Meridian in Appleton at 6:30 p.m. to hear a dynamic presentation on Defending Life, Family, and Faith in the Elections. Presenters are Dan Miller and Julaine Appling.

Dan Miller, State Director of Pro-Life Wisconsin and Julaine Appling, CEO of Wisconsin Family Action, are strong fighters for life, family, and our country's Judeo-Christian values. Both have fought tirelessly for defunding Planned Parenthood in Wisconsin. Dan has logged more than 5000 hours of sidewalk counseling at abortion facilities, and has personally witnessed more than 600 babies saved. Julaine led the battle for the Marriage Amendment that passed in Wisconsin in 2006, and has been a critical leader in many other battles for life and family. For more information, contact Chris Martinson at 920.850.9406.

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 to give every penny that comes from the sale of the plates to Wisconsin’s incredible pregnancy care centers!

With over 1,500 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.

On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law. The CARES Act increases tax deductions for charitable donations for both individuals and corporations for tax year 2020. You may wish to consider the following provisions when determining your charitable giving this year:

Individuals who do not itemize their tax deductions may take a new "above the line" charitable deduction of $300 per taxpayer ($600 for a married couple). An "above the line" deduction reduces a donor's adjusted gross income and thereby reduces taxable income.

Individuals who do itemize may deduct donations up to 100% of their 2020 AGI, up from the previous limit of 60%.

Corporations may deduct up to 25% of taxable income, up from the previous limit of 10%.

To qualify for these special deductions, contributions must be made during tax year 2020. Payments on outstanding pledges also qualify, provided the payment is made in 2020.

TRUMP NOMINATES CATHOLIC MOM OF 7 JUDGE AMY CONEY BARRETT TO SUPREME COURT: (LifeSiteNews) – “President Donald Trump officially announced he intends to fill the open seat on the Supreme Court with pro-life Catholic Judge Amy Coney Barrett. If confirmed by the Senate, the 48-year-old will take the place of pro-abortion Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died on September 18. ‘I love the United States and I love the United States Constitution,’ Barrett told the people gathered in the Rose Garden after Trump introduced her. ‘I am truly humbled by the prospect of serving on the Supreme Court.’ Barrett joked that ‘I’m used to being in a group of nine: my family.’ She spoke glowingly of her husband and seven children, two of whom are adopted. One of her children has Down syndrome. Read the full story here.

TRUMP SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER TO PROTECT PREEMIES, BABIES WHO SURVIVE ABORTIONS: (LifeSiteNews) – “President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order to ensure all babies born alive, including after failed abortion attempts, receive proper medical care to survive. ‘Every infant born alive, no matter the circumstances of his or her birth, has the same dignity and the same rights as every other individual and is entitled to the same protections under Federal law,’ Trump pointed out.” Read the full story here.

PRO-LIFE PROFESSOR: AMY BARRETT IS AN “UNBELIEVABLE MOM” WHO RESPECTS THE CONSTITUTION: (LifeNews.com) – “Professor Carter Snead is one of the world’s leading experts on public bioethics at the University of Notre Dame. He is also a colleague of Judge Amy Coney Barrett, one of President Donald Trump’s finalists to fill the Supreme Court seat vacated by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Snead joins The Daily Signal Podcast to talk about Barrett, her legal career, media attacks, and more.” Read the full story/listen to the podcast here.

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. 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 5:30pm-6:30pm 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 920-279-3496 or ddurawa1@yahoo.com.

WISCONSIN RAPIDS: Please join us in prayer on the 2nd Monday of each month at 4:00pm along 8th Street near Planned Parenthood. Gather in the Grace's parking lot at 3:45pm.

ONGOING - HIRING PRO-LIFERS! Go door to door in your community as a field director, and conduct a simple survey on pro-life issues with Wisconsin voters. Field directors are paid $10-15/hour and reimbursed $0.30/mile for their travels. Hours are flexible (up to 40 hours/week). Must be 16 years of age or older, abide by strict daily reporting requirements, and be in harmony with the pro-life position. Contact Jeremiah Cantrall at 414.628.4619 or by email at jeremiah@sbalistfield.org

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 webpages both here and here.

ONGOING - Join the Ave Maris Stella Group in our initiative to consecrate Wisconsin to the Immaculate Heart of Mary! Our group is comprised of Pro-Life Catholics who support the Act of Consecrating Wisconsin to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. We have petitioned the Bishops of Wisconsin and are working to find the best time, place, and avenue for this public consecration. You can sign the petition or commit to the prayer pledge here.

ONGOING - Participate in "Rosary at the Grotto" in Kenosha every Sunday (rain or shine) in reparation to Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart. The Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes stands just south of the St. Catherine's Commons Senior Living Complex (3524 Seventh Ave. Kenosha, WI). View flyer here.

SEPTEMBER 23 - NOVEMBER 1 - Join in prayer with one of Wisconsin's 40 Days for Life campaigns held statewide this Fall. Find a location near you here.

SEPTEMBER 30 - Come hear from Dan Miller, Pro-Life Wisconsin State Director and Julaine Appling, CEO of Wisconsin Family Action, as they present on "Defending Life, Family, and Faith in the Elections" at 6:30 p.m. Grand Meridian Hall (2621 N. Oneida St. Appleton). For more information, contact: Chris Martinson at (920) 850-9406. View the flyer here.

OCTOBER 4 - Join pro-lifers around the state for Life Chain held in Delavan, Kenosha, Hartford, Milwaukee, La Crosse, Racine, West Bend, Wisconsin Dells, Cedarburg/Ozaukee, and more! For a full listing, click here. Life Chain Sunday will be recognized on both October 4 and November 1 nationally.

OCTOBER 4 - Unite Kenosha Wisconsin. 2:30 p.m. at St James Church (5804 Sheridan Road, Kenosha). Join us as we pray for unity and peace in Kenosha and our world. Concert will begin at 2:30. Eucharistic Procession and Patriotic Rosary begin at 3:00. Please follow all local COVID-19 advisories, including wearing face masks if social distancing is not possible. This event is non-political. Please do not bring political signs. We also request that you do not wear clothing with political or campaign statements. More details here.

OCTOBER 10 - Women of Christ Morning of Grace. Join us for an in-person mini-retreat in parishes. You will join your sisters in Christ and listen to inspiring talks given by local priests, Fathers Patrick Burns, Nick Baumgardner, and Jacob Strand. This is NOT a virtual event! The 2020 presentations will be shown in parishes, followed by adoration and confession. Mass will be celebrated at either the beginning or end of the retreat. Register to attend at a parish near you here.

OCTOBER 11 - Unite Green Bay Wisconsin. 2:00 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral (140 S. Monroe Ave Green Bay, 54301). Join us in Green Bay as we pray during a Eucharistic Procession and Patriotic Rosary. We will meet at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral at 2:00. Bishop David Ricken of the Green Bay Diocese will lead the procession. Parking is available at the Cathedral and on the street. Please follow all local COVID-19 advisories, including wearing face masks if social distancing is not possible. This event is non-political. Please do not bring political signs. We also request that you do not wear clothing with political or campaign statements. More details here.

OCTOBER 11 - Unite Madison Wisconsin Again. 2:00 p.m. at Holy Redeemer Church (120 W Johnson Street Madison, WI 53703). Let’s make this one even bigger than August 15! We will process with Our Lord in the Holy Eucharist. Please follow all local COVID-19 advisories, including wearing face masks if social distancing is not possible. This event is non-political. Please do not bring political signs. We also request that you do not wear clothing with political or campaign statements. More details here.

OCTOBER 17 - Join Men of Christ for Aiming for Christ. Come join other men and their sons for this classic event! Build on your faith and enjoy camaraderie in the great outdoors! Please arrive by 7:15 A.M. to settle in for our official start at 7:30. More information here.

OCTOBER 24 - Stop by the Pro-Life Wisconsin booth at the Men of Christ Conference in Madison. Registration, Vendors, & Confessions start at 7:00 a.m. Optional Rosary at 7:30 A.M. Opening Mass with Bishop Hying at 8:00 A.M. Program starts at 9:00 A.M. Concludes at 4:15 P.M. (Optional Parish Rosary at 4:30 P.M. & Mass at 5:00 P.M.) Download Full Schedule Here

NOVEMBER 6 & 7 - Join us for the first Red Rose Rescue Conference at the Embassy Suites in Saint Louis, MO (11237 Lone Eagle Dr, Bridgeton, MO 63044). For more information, click here.

NOVEMBER 8 - Gather at 4:00 p.m. at St. Katherine Drexel Parish (119 W. 7th St. Kaukauna) for "The National Day of Remembrance for the Aborted Child" hosted by the Kaukauna Knights of Columbus Council 1033. The event is free, but we encourage you to bring an item appropriate for a baby or an expecting Mother. Items will be donated to Vida Clinic in Appleton. Questions? Contact Ed Fisher, 920.224.2556 or fishered7@gmail.com.

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