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PRO-LIFE WISCONSIN HOSTS POST-ROE PRAYER VIGILS AND RALLIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE

Upon receiving the United States Supreme Court opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization on Friday, Pro-Life Wisconsinites gathered to commemorate the historic ruling and pray for the over 62 million children lost to abortion over the last 49 years.

Steve Karlen, Peggy Hammil, Liam Schlosser, Father Rick Heilman, Matt Sande, Dan Miller, and Anna DeMeuse shared their reflections on the momentous decision, led prayer, and encouraged those in attendance to press onward for life until every preborn child is protected from the violence of abortion.

Interested in joining fellow pro-life Wisconsinites in prayer? Join us TODAY at the prayer vigil and rally in Green Bay at 3:00 pm outside Planned Parenthood (2605 S Oneida St, Green Bay, WI 54304).

SIGN THE PETITION: DEMAND GOVERNOR EVERS AND ATTORNEY GENERAL KAUL ENFORCE WISCONSIN'S ABORTION LAW s.940.04

The Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization has overturned the precedent set in Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. Read Pro-Life Wisconsin's press release here.

Now the issue of abortion has returned to the states, and it is up to our state attorney general, Josh Kaul, and county district attorneys to enforce Wisconsin’s pre-Roe criminal abortion statute 940.04.

Attorney General Josh Kaul and Wisconsin’s district attorneys MUST immediately enforce s.940.04, and save preborn Wisconsinites from abortion.

But Attorney General Josh Kaul has already stated publicly, "Even if courts were to interpret that law as being enforceable, as attorney general I would not use the resources of the Wisconsin Department of Justice either to investigate alleged violations of that abortion ban or to prosecute alleged violations of it."

Governor Tony Evers called for a special session in both the Assembly and Senate to repeal s.940.04 and ensure the continued killing of thousands of our children by abortion.

Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm stated, "All I can say at this time is that nobody thinks it would be a good idea for police and prosecutors to get between decisions that are made between a woman and her physician."

Our leaders’ blatant refusal to enforce the rule of law is an abject failure and will sanction the continued death of innocent preborn children in our state.

Since Roe was decided in 1973, over 550,000 babies have been aborted in Wisconsin. It’s time we stop the bloodshed.

Sign the petition to demand that our elected leaders enforce Wisconsin’s pre-Roe criminal abortion statute 940.04 immediately.

PRO-LIFE WISCONSIN URGES CONTINUED PRAYERFUL PRESENCE OUTSIDE WISCONSIN ABORTION CENTERS

Your prayerful presence is still needed outside Wisconsin abortion centers, despite Friday's Supreme Court ruling. Many once surgical abortion centers are pivoting to become abortion referral centers and contraception dispensaries. For example, this sign posted on the door of Affiliated Medical Services in Milwaukee reads, "Due to the recent Supreme Court decision, Affiliated Medical Services is no longer able to provide abortion care services. If you are in need of care, please contact Waukegan Illinois Planned Parenthood at 847-672-2237 or Family Planning Associates in Chicago at 312-462-1846. The clinic will be open 10am-2pm Monday through Friday for follow-up appointments and to assist patients by phone."

Here in Milwaukee, we intend to continue our prayer presence and sidewalk counseling during the hours of operation, and we encourage you to do the same at your local abortion facility. Now is not the time for complacency. We must continue to work diligently to protect every human life and ensure every woman knows abortion is never the solution.

PURCHASE YOUR CHOOSE LIFE WISCONSIN PLATE! SAVE LIVES AND HELP WOMEN.

Since late October 2017, Choose Life license plates have been available to Wisconsin motorists, and every penny earned through the sale of the plates directly aids Wisconsin's incredible pregnancy resource centers and initiatives. With over 2,171 of these plates on cars in the Badger State, sales have resulted in over $152,466 granted to over twenty-five Wisconsin pregnancy resource centers in nearly five years.

With a greater need to serve pregnant women in our state, be a part of the mission to save lives and aid women, get your Choose Life Wisconsin license plate today! For more information call Pro-Life Wisconsin at 262-796-1111 ext. 110.

For a list of pregnancy resource centers in Wisconsin, visit CrisisPregnancies.org

PRO-LIFE WISCONSINITES CELEBRATE THE OVERTURN OF ROE V. WADE: (WKOW/ABC Channel 27 Madison) – “Pro-Life Wisconsin held a prayer vigil Friday evening to celebrate the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Matt Sande, Legislative Director for Pro-Life Wisconsin, says while they celebrated, they also mourned the loss of unborn children. "Repentance for the sins of abortion," Sande said. "62 million babies slain since 1973. So it's a day of definitely celebration but also of mourning." Read the full story/watch the news coverage here.

PLANNED PARENTHOOD WISCONSIN PAUSES ABORTIONS FOLLOWING SUPREME COURT RULING: (TMJ4) – "DeMeuse says her organization still has a lot of work to do, including continuing to offer women resources when faced with pregnancy. 'We have emergency housing grants to pay for rent, we will pay for food for women,' DeMeuse said. 'Whatever a woman needs to be empowered to choose life, we'll make that happen for her.'" Read the full story here.

WISCONSIN ANTI-ABORTION RIGHTS GROUPS THRILLED BUT EAGER TO SEE CRIMINAL BAN ENFORCED, EXPANDED: (Wisconsin State Journal) – “Anti-abortion rights advocates rejoiced after the U.S. Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade Friday, but the decision striking down the constitutional guarantee to an abortion marks a new beginning to their efforts to ensure sweeping anti-abortion laws in Wisconsin remain in place, are enforced and are strengthened […] ‘The shackles of the Roe/Casey legal regime have been thrown off and now Wisconsin and every other state in our nation is free to ban abortion without exception,” Pro-Life Wisconsin legislative director Matt Sande said Friday.’” Read the full story here.

DEMONSTRATORS ON BOTH SIDES OF ROE V. WADE RALLY AT THE CAPITOL: (WKOW/ABC Channel 27 Madison) – "After nearly five decades the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, which means the legality of abortion is left up to the states. Pro-life Wisconsin called this decision a victory, but a somber one. 'We obviously rejoice in this decision. But we know that this decision can't resurrect the lives of the 62 million preborn children that lost their lives over the last 49 years,' DeMeuse said." Read the full story here.

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE FUTURE OF ABORTION IN WISCONSIN: (Wisconsin State Journal) – “The U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday, ending the federally protected right to an abortion. Here’s what you need to know about the future of abortion in Wisconsin.” Read the full story here.

CRAWFORD COUNTY: Life Guardians pro-life group meets monthly in Boscobel. Email Heather at heatherkramer79@gmail.com for more information or check out the Facebook page here.

GREEN BAY: Pro-Life Green Bay is an active pro-life ministry in Northeast Wisconsin and meets regularly throughout the year. 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).

Pro-Life Students of Milwaukee (PRISM) is an affiliate for high school students in the greater Milwaukee area. PRISM meets monthly and hosts pro-life events throughout the year. Email PRISM@ProLifeWI.org for more information.

OZAUKEE COUNTY: Come celebrate with us! Pro-Life Wisconsin Ozaukee County in conjunction with the Knights of Columbus will once again be marching in Cedarburg's 4th of July Parade! In light of the recent Supreme Court ruling, this will be a great opportunity to come together in celebration as we bring the good news to our hometown. In saluting our country, we are also affirming that we are one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all -- born and unborn. Family, friends, strollers, and wagons are welcome! We will be gathering at Fireman's Park for the 10 am start and then distributing life savers along the one-mile route. For further details, please contact Erik Stanton at 262.993.6183 or Charmaine Herbert at 262.617.9633.

ROCK COUNTY: For meeting times and other information, please email 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 – Walking with Moms in Need: The Catholic Church has a long history of service to those who are most vulnerable. From pregnancy care centers, to foster care and adoption agencies, and from maternity homes to parish-based ministries, the Church consistently bears witness in word and deed to the beauty and dignity of every human life—including both mother and child. This program asks parishes and parishioners to adopt and support those centers and agencies that are actively helping Moms in Need. View the flyer here or visit the website here.

ONGOING, KENOSHA – Participate in the Rosary in Kenosha at 6:00 p.m. every Sunday at Saint Therese Catholic Church (2020 91st Street Kenosha, WI 53143). Bring family and friends!

ONGOING, OCONOMOWOC – Public Prayer of the Rosary to entrust the whole world to Our Lady and ask her to intercede for our state, country, and world. Join us at Village Green Park (104 E Wisconsin Ave. Oconomowoc, WI 53066) every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. View the flyer here.

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.

POST-ABORTIVE VIDEO – There is hope and healing for mothers and fathers who now regret their abortion and deeply grieve the loss of their little child. A new day is dawning; be not afraid. Seek the help you need. Your wounded heart can be healed through the love and mercy of Jesus Christ. Go to Him, seek Him, and receive the help you desire to be healed and live in hope once again. Watch this video for more information on where to find help. There are millions and millions who regret their abortions. You are not alone.

JULY 2, RACINE – First Saturdays Traveling Rosary for Life. Join us for Rosary and Holy Hour on Saturday, July 2, at 9:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Church (1533 Erie Street, Racine, WI 43402). Each month a different parish in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee will host a Rosary for Life on the First Saturday of the month. For a complete listing, please email Deacon Jim Matthias at matthiasj@archmil.org

JULY 4 – We are looking for young women and their children/families to participate in the Stone Bank July 4 parade as part of a pro-life parade entry. It is about a 1.5-mile walk so bring your walking shoes, strollers, or wagons. Contact Michael Schulze for more details at mkschulze10@gmail.com

JULY 8 – National Pro-Life Bridges Day! Stay tuned for exact locations and times throughout Wisconsin.

JULY 11, MADISON – Join us for an ecumenical pro-life gathering to pray and learn more about a Post-Roe world on Monday, July 11 at 7:00 p.m. at High Point Church (7702 Old Sauk Rd, Madison, WI 53717). Pro-Life Wisconsin Legislative Director Matt Sandewill will speak on Pro-Life Wisconsin’s legislative map forward.

JULY 23, SLINGER – Join the Knights of Columbus Unity Council #12743 from St. Lawrence & Resurrection Parishes for the annual “Drive for the Unborn" golf outing at Scenic View Country Club (4415 Club Drive, Slinger, WI 53086). The cost is $80 per person, and the format is a 4-person team scramble with a shotgun start at 8:00 am (check-in by 7:30 am). Funds are donated to the Seed of Hope Center in West Bend, the Women’s Support Center of Milwaukee, several local K-C Ultrasound initiatives, projects sponsored or promoted by Pro-Life Wisconsin, and other similar Culture of Life causes and organizations in southeast Wisconsin. Payment is due at event check-in. Checks should be made payable to Knights of Columbus #12743. To sign up, contact Russ Koth at roscoerr@charter.net or call 262-224-3112. The signup deadline is Monday, July 18th. This is NOT restricted to Knights of Columbus members – ALL ARE WELCOME.

JULY 23, FRANKLIN – Stop by the Pro-Life Wisconsin booth at the Republican Party of Milwaukee County’s Summer Picnic at Tri-County Baptist Church (8040 S 100th Street, Franklin, WI 53132) from 11:00-2:00 p.m.

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