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HEAL WITHOUT HARM COALITION URGES WISCONSIN SENATE TO OPPOSE AB 975

The Heal Without Harm Coalition encourages all citizens to contact their state senators NOW and urge them to OPPOSE Assembly Bill (AB) 975, legislation permitting abortion up to 14-weeks gestation and placing the measure on the April 2024 spring ballot in a legally binding referendum. The state legislative session is rapidly coming to a close and it is critical that AB 975 be defeated in the Wisconsin Senate!

On January 25, 2024, the Wisconsin Assembly passed Assembly Bill (AB) 975. In so doing, the Assembly abandoned its defense of our current abortion law, Wisconsin Statute 940.04, which bans abortion from conception. Even worse, the Assembly included exceptions for rape and incest in AB 975 which is not only a gross denial of equal protection under the law but effectively permits abortion up to birth since no police report or other substantiation of the alleged sexual assault is required.

The Heal Without Harm (HWH) Coalition, comprised of Pro-Life Wisconsin, Wisconsin Right to Life, Wisconsin Family Action, and the Wisconsin Catholic Conference, opposes the introduction of an abortion referendum during a time when the current state abortion ban continues to proceed through the state court system. The Coalition will continue to defend s.940.04, a lifesaving law which has saved over 1,500 lives since the overturning of Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022. We are urging the Wisconsin Senate to wait until the state court challenges are resolved before proposing any new abortion limits.

Contact Your State Senator TODAY!

With your help, the HWH Coalition will work to defeat AB 975. We are urging all state senators to oppose AB 975. Importantly, close to 90 percent of abortions in Wisconsin occur before 14 weeks gestation. Please CALL or EMAIL your State Senator TODAY and urge him/her to “Oppose AB 975.”

Tell them to “protect preborn children from conception by defending our current state abortion ban, Wisconsin Statute 940.04. In less than two years, over 1,500 lives have been saved in Wisconsin thanks to 940.04.”

Tell them “the rape and incest exceptions in AB 975 protect sexual predators, put additional pressure on women to abort, and send the strong signal that those among us conceived in rape and incest are not as worthy of life as everyone else.”

Don’t know your State Senator? Visit legis.wisconsin.gov and type in your home address under “Who Are My Legislators” or call the Legislative Hotline: 1-800-362-947.

God bless you, and please continue making your pro-life voices heard in the Wisconsin Senate!

PRO-LIFE WISCONSIN'S SPRING SOCIAL

Date: Thursday, April 18, 2024
Time: 6:00PM-8:00PM
Location: BROKEN SPUR RESTAURANT at the LODGE AT MAUSTON
104 Lodge Lane, Mauston, WI 53948
Featuring: Don Hudzinski, Pro-Life Wisconsin Activist of the Year

Join Pro-Life Wisconsin for a night out with fellow pro-lifers!

Enjoy dinner, drinks, fantastic company, and hear powerful real-life testimony from one of our faithful sidewalk counselors, Mr. Don Hudzinski.

Early Bird tickets only $35 each for the month of February!

SPRING 40 DAYS FOR LIFE CAMPAIGN BEGINS
THIS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14

40 DAYS FOR LIFE FEBRUARY 14 - MARCH 24, 2024. Join the 40 Days for Life Spring Campaign to save lives and end abortion. 40 Days for Life is a peaceful campaign to reach out to those seeking abortions and abortion-inducing drugs through public prayer, fasting, and witness outside of abortion centers and businesses providing abortion-inducing drugs. Find your local sign-up below or at 40daysforlife.com.

GREEN BAY
Outside Planned Parenthood (2605 South Oneida Street Green Bay) - Sign Up Here

MADISON

Outside Planned Parenthood (3706 Orin Road Madison) - Sign Up Here
MILWAUKEE
Outside Planned Parenthood (435 S Water Street Milwaukee) - Sign Up Here

TONIGHT, Monday, Feb. 12, 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 James T. Schuerman of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14, at 10:15 a.m. join Archbishop Jerome Listecki for the rosary during the opening day of the 40 Days for Life Spring Campaign.
Sunday, Feb. 18, join the 40 Days for Life Milwaukee team for a Eucharistic Procession beginning at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish
(605 S 4th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204) at 2:00 p.m. We will process with the Blessed Sacrament to Planned Parenthood, approximately a 25 minute walk and then back.

For details on the Milwaukee campaign events, contact Campaign Leader September Schubilske at september3t@yahoo.com.
RHINELANDER

Outside Walgreens (421 Eisenhower Parkway Rhinelander) - Sign Up Here
SHEBOYGAN
Outside Planned Parenthood (909 South Taylor Drive Sheboygan) - Sign Up Here

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

Devote one hour on one day of the 40 day campaign, that’s all it takes! When clergy and religious are present on the sidewalks, lives are saved. Our goal is to have one priest, deacon, or religious leader praying every day of the campaign for one hour. Sign up online here or using the button below. If you are a clergy member or religious leader and would like a member of our staff to join you in prayer outside these facilities, contact Outreach Director Lesley Chisholm at Lesley.C@ProLifeWI.org or 262.796.1111 ext. 116.

IOWA PRO-LIFERS CELEBRATE CLOSING OF LARGEST ABORTION CENTER IN STATE CAPITAL: (LifeSiteNews) – “The largest Planned Parenthood abortion clinic in Iowa’s capital city closed its doors to the joy of pro-lifers who have long worked and prayed that the death mill end its baby-killing industry. In a statement to LifeSiteNews after the pro-life victory, Maggie DeWitte, executive director of Pulse Life Advocates (PLA), founded in 1972 and now one of the longest standing pro-life organizations in Iowa, celebrated the closure and called for renewed efforts to end all abortions in the state. […] ‘God listened and answered our prayers with this closing,’ PLA said.” Read the full story here.

ELON MUSK IS RIGHT: OVERPOPULATION IS A MYTH: (LifeNews.com, by Bradley Mattes, Life Issues Institute ) – “Elon Musk is one of the few who have gotten it right. Contrary to what you’re hearing, the world does not have an overpopulation problem. Most of the globe is desperately struggling to increase their populations. The myth of overpopulation has been debunked. Musk posted on Twitter, ‘Population collapse is potentially the greatest risk to the future of civilization.’ Now we have the proof. Read the full op-ed here.

PROOF: BIG ABORTION KNOWS HORMONE USED FOR ‘ABORTION PILL REVERSAL’ CAN DECREASE ABORTION PILL’S EFFECTIVENESS: (Live Action) – “On Tuesday, February 6, the Thomas More Society published a press release detailing their petition to the California Supreme Court for dismissal of a lawsuit filed by California Attorney General Rob Bonta against their clients — Heartbeat International (HBI) and RealOptions Obria Medical Clinics. The lawsuit alleges that the two pro-life organizations are ‘misleading patients’ by offering them information about the administration of progesterone to attempt to counter the effects of the abortion pill mifepristone. This treatment is most commonly referred to as ‘abortion pill reversal’ (APR). In their petition filed on Tuesday, Thomas More Society attorneys cite ample evidence to the contrary.” Read the full story here.

FROM FOSTER CARE TO FOOTBALL STAR: 49ERS DRE GREENLAW’S POWERFUL ADOPTION STORY: (Live Action) – “The San Francisco 49ers go head-to-head with the Kansas City Chiefs at 6:30 tonight in Las Vegas for Super Bowl LVIII, and on the field playing for the 49ers will be linebacker Dre Greenlaw. Dre recently gave a shoutout to his parents, who took him in when he was a foster child in need of a home and later adopted him. According to NBC Sports, Dre wants the world to know who have been his biggest supporters as he heads to his second Super Bowl in five seasons — his adopted parents, Brian and Nanci Early. Read the full story and watch the inspirational video here.

2024 SPRING SOCIAL - Join us for an evening of dinner, drinks, and fantastic company with fellow pro-lifers! Our annual Spring Social will be taking place on April 18, 2024. This year's location is the Broken Spur Restaurant at the Lodge at Mauston. (104 Lodge Lane, Mauston, WI 53948). To register, visit our website at ProLifeWI.org/spring-social.

4TH ANNUAL MARCH FOR LIFE WISCONSIN - Stand up for a culture of life and show our elected officials in Madison that every life matters! Attend the annual March for Life Wisconsin and help us commemorate the anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. Details at ProLifeWI.org/marchforlife. Registration coming soon!

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.

Mark your calendars for March 17, 1:00 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Parish in the Fellowship Hall (405 LeGrand Street, Boscobel, WI 53805) for an Adoption Event with Pro-Life Wisconsin State Director Dan Miller as the featured speaker. We will also hear from others-those who have adopted a child and given up a child for adoption. There will be Irish dancers and Irish snacks for your enjoyment.

DANE COUNTY: Vigil for Life uses its unique spiritual focus to build the culture of life in cooperation with other pro-life groups. Our "365 for Life" initiative brings peaceful witness and prayer to Madison's Planned Parenthood on a daily basis. For those wishing to sign up and pray with us outside of Planned Parenthood, please do so using this link: Vigil for Life - Madison, Wisconsin. For additional information, contact Gwen at (608) 393-8545 or info@vigilforlife.org.

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 (1201 Caledonia Street, La Crosse, WI 54603). 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. Next meeting is Tuesday, March 5, at 4:30 p.m. - contact Marie for address and details at 608-784-5189.

Ongoing Events:

4th Thursdays, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., join us for a Pro-Life Prayer Hour in the Adoration Chapel at Blessed Sacrament Parish (130 Losey Blvd S, La Crosse, WI 54601).
Various times. Join us for prayer outside of Planned Parenthood, (1201 Caledonia Street, La Crosse, WI 54603) at 8:40 a.m. after the 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. James most Tuesdays and at 3:00 p.m. on Fridays. Call or text Marie at 608-799-9196 for questions.

MILWAUKEE: Join us every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. (rain or shine) to pray the Angelus followed by the Rosary in preparation for sins of ingratitude at the Fatima Shrine (141 N. 68th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53213).

PRICE COUNTY: Join Pro-Life Wisconsin Price County for our monthly meetings. We meet every second Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. at First National Bank in Phillips (366 N. Lake Drive, Phillips, WI 54555). Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Patti McCormick at jandpmac6@gmail.com.

THIS TUESDAY, February 13, 2024 - Price County Respect Life, St Therese of Liseux Catholic Church, and the Phillips Area Clergy Association, would like to invite you to attend an evening of reflection, comfort, hope and forgiveness. The evening's main events include dinner and a screening of the made for TV production, 'Tilly" - which brings Frank Peretti's novel to life and gives you a new perspective on the preciousness of an unborn child. All ages are welcome. The event is being held at St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church, Highway 13 North, Phillips, WI at 6:00pm.

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 First Amendment Free Speech rights in the public right of way (nearest to Marcus Cinema) in Oshkosh, near Planned Parenthood (3768 Koeller Street, 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 (1355 S. 8th Street, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494). Gather in the parking lot at 3:45 p.m.

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 $300,000 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

MARCH 9, 2024 - The annual Men of Christ conference in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee will take place on Saturday, March 9. Register today! More information available at menofchrist.net/2024-conference and flyer here.

ONGOING UNTIL MARCH 17, 2024 - Registration is now open for Virtue Baseball Club! Join a growing group of families from throughout the Lake Country and greater Milwaukee area who seek to honor Christ by encouraging our sons and families to heroically live out virtues through the sport of baseball. This summer, the tradition of promoting excellence, creating a fun environment, and building strong bonds of friendship through the sport of baseball continues through the Virtue Baseball Club, an apostolate of the Men of Christ Movement. No previous playing experience required. T-ball is offered for those in K5, coach-pitch for 1st/2nd grade, or player pitch to anyone in 3rd-12th grade. Registration ends on March 17, 2024. To sign up. visit their website: www.VirtueBaseball.com. Additional questions can be sent to their email: connect@VirtueBaseball.com.

ONGOING – Project Rachel in the Diocese of Madison offers Rachel’s Vineyard retreats for healing from abortion. Whether recent or many years ago... these retreats offer hope and peace for anyone, women or men who have struggled with the emotional or spiritual pain after abortion. Upcoming Retreat March 15 - 17, 2024. Confidential and private. Contact Mary: call 608-821-3177, or email at rachel@madisondiocese.org.
Visit: www.madisondiocese.org/rachel or www.rachelsvineyard.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 are free of charge. All questions and requests for bumper stickers should be forwarded to 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, DELAVAN – Participate in the Rosary in Delavan at 3:00 p.m. every Monday in front of Planned Parenthood. (312 S 7th St, Delavan, WI 53115).

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, WAUKESHA – Come pray the Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet in Waukesha at 10:00 a.m. on Saturdays in front of Planned Parenthood. (426 W. Main Street, Waukesha, WI 53186).

ONGOING, WEST BEND – Come pray the Rosary in West Bend at 6:00 p.m. every Wednesday in front of Planned Parenthood. (532 Shepherd's Drive, West Bend, WI 53090).

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.

If you find yourself facing a difficult or unexpected pregnancy, your local Pregnancy Resource Center is here to provide you with support, medical care, and resources to assist you with your immediate and ongoing needs. You deserve to be empowered with options and provided with the utmost care.

Pregnancy Resource Centers are committed to providing you with essential services on a free or low-cost basis, including pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, medical exams, prenatal care, STD testing, and treatment. Staff at PRC’s listen and ensure that you are provided educational resources on parenting, adoption, and abortion. They work alongside you to provide services as needed such as material assistance, sexual risk avoidance education, and post-abortion recovery support.

Please visit our website to learn more about pregnancy resources, free help, and more: CrisisPregnancies.org