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40 DAYS FOR LIFE FALL CAMPAIGN
BEGINS WEDNESDAY!

40 DAYS FOR LIFE
SEPTEMBER 27 - NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Join the 40 Days for Life Fall Campaign to save lives and end abortion. The power of prayer changes hearts and minds. This Fall's campaign is especially critical with Planned Parenthood having begun to perform abortions again in Milwaukee last Monday, September 18, 2023. Sign up to pray and witness with us today!

APPLETON
Outside Planned Parenthood (508 West Wisconsin Avenue Appleton) - Sign Up Here

GREEN BAY
Outside Planned Parenthood (2605 South Oneida Street Green Bay) - Sign Up Here
LA CROSSE
Outside Planned Parenthood (1201 Caledonia Street La Crosse) - Sign Up Here

MADISON

Outside Planned Parenthood (3706 Orin Road Madison) - Sign Up Here

Join us Wednesday, Sept. 27, at 5:00 p.m. for the kick-off opening prayer vigil. We will be joined by Bishop Hying, Katie Mueller, and Pro-Life Wisconsin Legislative Director Matt Sande for prayer and an update on the current state of abortion in Wisconsin. Kick-off Flyer Here

MANITOWOC
Outside Planned Parenthood (1100 South 30th Street Manitowoc) - Sign Up Here
MILWAUKEE
Outside Planned Parenthood (435 S Water St Milwaukee) - Sign Up Here

Tonight, Monday, Sept. 25, at 7:00 p.m. join us for the opening candlelight vigil for the Milwaukee 40 Days for Life Campaign at Planned Parenthood with His Excellency Bishop Schuerman of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.

SHEBOYGAN

Outside Planned Parenthood (909 South Taylor Drive Sheboygan) - Sign Up Here or Contact co-leaders: Germaine, 920-918-2310/ggsouik@gmail.com,

or Michele, 872-233-9305/lilitaly66@hotmail.com. Sheboygan Flyer

WAUKESHA
Outside Planned Parenthood (426 West Main Street Waukesha) - Sign Up Here

Thank you to the over 400 pro-lifers who came out to hear Dr. Anthony Levatino speak last Thursday night at Pro-Life Wisconsin's annual Gala! His powerful testimony spoke volumes to our situation here in Wisconsin with abortions being performed again in Milwaukee and Dane Counties, and we step forward with courage and hope to continue to fight for pre-born lives, especially with Respect Life Month in October and 40 Days for Life kicking off this week.

Many thanks also to our sponsors, Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki for our opening prayer and Canon Josseaume for our closing prayer, our talented prayer card contest winners, and all of you for your continued prayers and support! With your help and God's grace, we will continue to save lives and build up a culture that cultivates life from conception to natural death.

LIFE CHAIN LOCATIONS FOR OCTOBER

Join communities around the state as we pray together and witness to life on Sunday, Oct. 1 (Sunday, Oct. 15 in the Wisconsin Dells and Oct. 22 in the Fox Valley/Appleton) to kick off Respect Life Month this October. Local groups' information can be found below. This is an amazing opportunity for families and individuals to come together and witness to their own community on the sanctity of human life.

Fox Valley: Please join us for the Fox Valley Life Chain 2023 on Sunday, Oct. 22, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. We will stand with our signs and pray, 15 paces apart, along both sides of Wisconsin Ave in Appleton. This is a witness for Truth and a prayer vigil. Please plan to join us! Signs provided at corner of N. Alvin St and W. Wisconsin Ave. For GPS: 508 W Wisconsin Ave Appleton. With questions contact Mark Gabriel 920-570-1679.

PLW Juneau County: Pro-Life Wisconsin Juneau County invites you to area Life-Chain events this Sunday, Oct. 1, and in the Wisconsin Dells on Sunday, Oct 15. See the flyer here or contact Jim at wcjs@tds.net.

PLW Milwaukee County: Join Pro-Life Wisconsin Waukesha/Milwaukee on Sunday, October 1, from 2-3:30 pm as we witness before God and our community that "Abortion Kills Children." Pick up signs in the Atrium of St. Mary's Church, Elm Grove after all weekend Masses. On Sunday October 1, meet at 2:00pm at our assigned Life Chain location - Bluemound Rd between 124th St. and Elm Grove Rd. (both sides of the road). With questions email DefendingGodsPlan@gmail.com.

PLW Ozaukee County: Join Pro-Life Wisconsin Ozaukee County to pray and witness to life on Sunday, October 1, from 2-3:30pm. Meet in Cedarburg on the corner of Washington Ave. and Lincoln Blvd. Signs are provided. With any questions please contact Charmaine at 262.617.9633 or charmaine_herbert@hotmail.com.

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. Choose Life Wisconsin license plate sales have resulted in over $279,508 granted to Wisconsin pregnancy resource centers to date.

With a greater need to serve pregnant women in our state, please be a part of the mission to save lives and aid women, and 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

REPUBLICANS AND GROUPS PUSH FOR ANTI-ABORTION BILLS AT SENATE HEARING TUESDAY: (Wisconsin Examiner) – “Wisconsin Republicans and anti-abortion groups pushed for legislation that would change the state’s 1849 law and a slate of other abortion-related bills at a Senate hearing Tuesday. The Senate Licensing, Constitution and Federalism committee heard testimony on the bills just a day after Planned Parenthood restarted abortion services in Wisconsin. […] ‘Pro-life Wisconsin is proud to advocate for these bills that together maintain and strengthen our current law — abortion ban statute — and provide the necessary resources for both moms and babies to survive and thrive in a post-Roe Wisconsin,’ Matt Sande of Pro-Life Wisconsin said at the hearing. He said SB 343 ‘clarifies that medical procedures intended to save the life of the pregnant mother and not intended to kill her preborn baby are not abortions.’” Read the full story here.

REPUBLICANS SEEK UPDATED ABORTION LAWS AMID LEGAL BATTLE, PLANNED PARENTHOOD RESUMING SERVICES: (CBS 58 Milwaukee) – “With some abortion clinics in Wisconsin resuming services this week, the debate over women's reproductive rights is far from over. Republican lawmakers are advancing abortion-related bills through the Legislature despite an ongoing legal battle to determine whether the state's pre-Civil War era abortion ban is in effect and threats by Gov. Tony Evers to veto proposals that don't restore pre-Roe abortion laws. During a public hearing Tuesday, Republicans testified on a package of bills they say would provide more clarity to women and doctors.” Read the full story here.

PREGNANT FROM RAPE AT 12, SHE CHOSE LIFE: ‘ABORTION IS NOT A SOLUTION,’ IT’S A ‘DOUBLE RAPE’: (Live Action) – “Lianna Rebolledo, founder of Loving Life, recently sat down with Live Action president and founder Lila Rose to discuss her experience of choosing life for her baby after she was raped. […] Rebolledo said she knew she had a baby inside of her and refused an abortion. She said that girls who are sexually assaulted and become pregnant do not need abortion, but that abortionists are looking to profit off of their trauma. ‘Just knowing that I had my baby girl, it helped me. It helped me to heal and I just knew that my daughter had a purpose in life,’ she explained. ‘And she gave me the strength to go on. She gave me hope. She showed me what real love was, and because of her, I am who I am right now.’” Read the full story, and watch the interview, 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.

JUNEAU COUNTY: Pro-Life Wisconsin Juneau County invites you to area Life-Chain events this Sunday, Oct. 1, and in the Wisconsin Dells on Sunday, Oct 15. See the flyer here or contact Jim at wcjs@tds.net.

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).
Please join Pro-Life Wisconsin Waukesha/Milwaukee on Sunday, October 1, from 2-3:30 pm as we witness before God and our community that "Abortion Kills Children". Pick up signs in the Atrium of St. Mary's Church, Elm Grove after all weekend Masses. On Sunday Oct.1st meet at 2:00pm at our assigned Life Chain location - Bluemound Rd between 124th St. and Elm Grove Rd. (both sides of the road). With questions email DefendingGodsPlan@gmail.com.

OZAUKEE COUNTY: Join Pro-Life Wisconsin Ozaukee County to pray and witness to life on Sunday, October 1, from 2-3:30pm. Meet in Cedarburg on the corner of Washington Ave. and Lincoln Blvd. Signs are provided. With any questions please contact Charmaine at 262.617.9633 or charmaine_herbert@hotmail.com.

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 *Since the first Monday of September is Labor Day, we will meet instead on Monday, September 11!

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.

TODAY: SEPTEMBER 25, MILWAUKEE – Join us at 7:00 p.m. at Planned Parenthood (435 S Water St, Milwaukee 53204) for the 40 Days for Life Milwaukee Candlelight Prayer Vigil with Bishop Schuerman to kick off the fall 2023 campaign. The campaign will run from September 27 to November 5. Please sign up here.

OCTOBER 7, MILWAUKEE – First Saturday Traveling Rosary for Life. Join us for Mass, Rosary, Eucharistic Adoration, and Reconciliation on Saturday, October 7, at 8:00 a.m. at the Basilica of St. Josaphat (2333 S 6th St, Milwaukee, WI 53215). 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.

OCTOBER 7, NEW LISBON – St. Paul's Catholic Church invites you to our annual Fall Festival, Saturday, October 7, from 10:00am-3:00pm. Food trucks, ice cream and a church bake sale will be happening, kids games and a Chinese raffle, along with Adoration from 11-1pm and vendors from the area are invited to spend the day with us. We will have local honey, handmade towels, blankets and other craft items, Pampered Chef, Mary Kay, Young Living and Norwex just to name a few. Click here for more information or call Jean in the parish office at 608.562.3125.

OCTOBER 8, MILWAUKEE – Join 40 Days for Life Milwaukee for a Eucharistic Procession on Sunday, October 8th at 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish (605 S 4th St. Milwaukee, WI 53204). We will then process to Planned Parenthood (435 S Water St. Milwaukee, WI 53204) and back to Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish.

OCTOBER 20, MILWAUKEE – Join 40 Days for Life Milwaukee for a Pro-Life Rosary with Archbishop Jerome Listecki on Friday, October 20, at 11:00 a.m. at Planned Parenthood (435 S Water St. Milwaukee, WI 53204).

NOVEMBER 4, MILWAUKEE – First Saturday Traveling Rosary for Life. Join us for Rosary and prayer on Saturday, November 4, 9:00-10:00 a.m. outside Planned Parenthood (435 S Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53204). Each month a Rosary for Life is held on the First Saturday of the month. For a complete listing, please email Deacon Jim Matthias at matthiasj@archmil.org.

NOVEMBER 10-12, ONGOING – Rachel's Vineyard of the Diocese of Madison offers Healing from Abortion. Whether recent or long ago ... Rachel’s Vineyard retreats offer hope and healing for anyone, women or men who have struggled with the emotional or spiritual pain after abortion. Upcoming retreat: November 10-12. Confidential and private. Contact Mary: call 608-821-3177, text 608-215-0061 or email: rachel@madisondiocese.org.
Visit: www.madisondiocese.org/rachel or www.rachelsvineyard.org.

DECEMBER 2, GRAFTON – First Saturday Traveling Rosary for Life. Join us for Mass and Rosary on Saturday, December 2, at 8:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Church (1619 Washington St, Grafton, WI 53024). 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.

JANUARY 6, 2024, MILWAUKEE – First Saturday Traveling Rosary for Life. Join us for the Rosary on Saturday, January 6, at St. Matthias Church (9306 Beloit Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53227). 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.

ONGOING – Help America Pray the Rosary Bumper Stickers Available at No Cost: A generous Pro-Life Wisconsin supporter wants to help you promote devotion to the Rosary! Help America Pray the Rosary Bumper Stickers are available to you and/or your organization. They come in packets of 250 and will be sent to you free of charge. Questions and requests for bumper stickers should be directed to the Mazza Family at RosaryBumperStickers@gmail.com. God bless!

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 created pro-life resources for the latino community. If you or someone you know would benefit from these resources please view the web pages 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.