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ACTION ALERT: Public Hearing on Bills Prohibiting UW Employees from Performing Abortions and Improving Wisconsin’s Induced Abortion Report

State Senator André Jacque (R-De Pere) has introduced two important pro-life bills that will receive a public hearing this week in his committee.

Senate Bill 260, co-authored by Rep. Dave Murphy (R-Greenville), would prohibit both UW System and UW Hospital & Clinics Authority employees from performing or assisting in the performance of abortions while in the scope of their employment. The bill effectively ends UW medical resident abortion training and UW faculty performance of abortions at the Madison Planned Parenthood abortion facility, a grisly arrangement that stains the reputation of Wisconsin’s public university system and flagship hospital.

Senate Bill 261, co-authored by Rep. Chuck Wichgers (R-Muskego), would improve Wisconsin’s annual induced abortion report by requiring more comprehensive and scientifically accurate information about abortions in our state. The bill adds to the report the sex of the aborted preborn child, if it can be determined by a visual inspection, whether the preborn child had a fetal anomaly, and if so, the nature of the fetal anomaly. The bill also removes the anonymity of the facility in which the abortion was performed, while retaining anonymity for the patient and the abortionist.

The Senate Committee on Human Services, Children and Families will hold a public hearing on SB 260 & SB 261 this Wednesday, May 26 at 11:00 a.m. in Room 411 South of the State Capitol. Sen. Jacque is the chairman of the committee.

Pro-Life Wisconsin Legislative Director Matt Sande will testify in support of SB 260 and SB 261. Cynthia Jones-Nosacek, MD and James Linn, MD, president and vice-president of the Milwaukee Guild of the Catholic Medical Association, respectively, will testify in support of SB 260. Elizabeth Larson, MD of Our Lady of Hope Clinic, and a member of the Madison Guild of the Catholic Medical Association, will testify in support of SB 260.

ACT NOW!

Please ATTEND the public hearing and testify or register in favor of SB 260 & SB 261.
If you are unable to attend the public hearing, CALL or EMAIL your state senator TODAY and urge him/her to “PASS SB 260 & SB 261.”

Tell them:

“UW faculty members and medical residents should NOT be spending their paid state time providing abortions."
“Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin should not be an abortion-training ground for UW medical residents. Abortion is NOT healthcare!”

It’s critical that we know specifically where Wisconsin’s abortions are being performed and for what reasons. Let’s shine a light and expose the evil of abortion wherever it occurs – whether it be a dingy abortion center in the big city or a state-of-the-art hospital in the suburbs.

Don’t know your state senator? Go to legis.wisconsin.gov and type in your home address under "Who Are My Legislators" or call the Legislative Hotline:
1-800-362-9472.

Thank you for making your pro-life voices heard in the Wisconsin Senate!

SPORTS FAITH INTERNATIONAL
LOCAL AWARDEES

Congratulations to the Catholic Memorial High School Varsity Girls Soccer Team from Waukesha, Wisconsin for their achievements on the field and for being found worthy to be awarded the All-Star Catholic High School Lifetime Achievement Award! They’ve had the most Wisconsin State Championships, six of which were consecutive. 21 times they’ve achieved Academic All-American Team for their scholastic achievements!

Dan Miller, Pro-Life Wisconsin’s State Director, stood up on stage and led the 125+ crowd in the pledge of allegiance.

Sports Faith International (SFI) is a Chicago-based initiative dedicated to inspiring and transforming our culture through the world of sports. It utilizes the best of new and traditional media to feature and encourage the powerful personal testimonies of outstanding athletes at all levels, who are living out their faith on and off the field. Each year, the Sports Faith Hall of Fame inducts outstanding athletes, coaches, and teams who are exemplary role models. Sports Faith International is an initiative of BVM Helping Hands. Notably, Pat McCaskey, senior director of special projects and board member for the Chicago Bears, serves as Chairman of the SFI Board.

Some of the other 2021 Hall of Fame Class were: Deacon Steve Javie, a 20-year NBA referee, Rich Gannon, an NFL quarterback with 18 seasons, Superbowl XXXVII with the Oakland Raiders 2003, and 2002 NFL MVP, Jim Grabowski, member of the Green Bay Packers Super Bowl I & II Championship Team, Hugh Brown, the Founder of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic High School, and Dave Pishkur, a 41-year varsity baseball coach with a 78% winning record.

NURTURING LIFE SPEAKERS BUREAU PROGRAM

Did you know that you can bring well-versed and seasoned pro-life speakers to your community, event, church, or school, through Pro-Life Wisconsin’s Nurturing Life Speakers Bureau?

Our speakers tailor their presentations to make them unique for your audience and reinforce the 100% pro-life message. We are delighted to welcome our newest member, Marge Steinhage Fenelon, an award-winning author, internationally known speaker, and retreat leader. Her wide-ranging topics include fortifying your marriage, fostering apostolic zeal, rejecting the contraceptive mentality, and strengthening your family, to name a few.

You can become a member of PLW’s Speakers Bureau or invite a speaker by visiting ProLifeWI.org/speakers-bureau. Every Pro-Life Wisconsin program depends on the generosity of financial supporters; you can support this program by donating here today.

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.

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY PASSES BUFFER ZONE STOPPING PEOPLE FROM PRAYING RIGHT OUTSIDE ABORTION CLINIC: (LifeNews.com) – “Pro-life sidewalk counselors criticized leaders of Louisville, Kentucky for violating their First Amendment rights Thursday by passing a buffer zone around the only abortion facility in the city. Abortion activists have been pressuring the Louisville Metro Council to pass a buffer zone for years, and on Thursday, they succeeded.” Read the full story here.

THE STAKES OF THE SUPREME COURT’S NEW ABORTION CASE: (National Review) – “The U.S. Supreme Court handed down four decisions this morning, but the big headliner was an abortion case the Court agreed to hear in the fall. While that case appears unlikely to settle the 48-year war over the constitutional status of abortion, it offers the first opportunity to witness the 6–3 majority of George W. Bush and Donald Trump appointees in action on the abortion issue. And because the case involves a direct ban on some abortions, rather than a regulation, it potentially puts the entire edifice of Roe v. Wade in the crosshairs.” Read the full story here.

LIST OF U.S. BISHOPS FOR AND AGAINST DENYING COMMUNION TO PRO-ABORTION POLITICIANS: (LifeSiteNews) – “Should pro-abortion politicians who say they are Catholic, like President Joe Biden and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, be admitted to Holy Communion while attending Mass? The question has become a dividing line for U.S. cardinals and bishops. Some say that such a ban would amount to a ‘weaponization’ or ‘politicization’ of the Eucharist. Many more point out, however, that such a ban is required by Church teaching and is necessary to protect the sacrament, to avoid scandalizing the faithful, and to call the sinner to repentance.” Read the full story here.

JUNEAU COUNTY: The Pill Kills Event – Join us in prayer and scripture reading in front of Health First, formerly Family Planning Health Services, (522 Hwy. 82 East, Suite F - Midtown Mall Mauston, WI) on Sunday, June 6th, from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. commemorating the 1965 U.S. Supreme Court decision, Griswold v. Connecticut. View the flyer 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 it. Questions? Call 608-784-5189.

MADISON, VIGIL FOR LIFE: The Pill Kills Event – Join us on Monday, June 7, at 6:30 p.m. From its earliest days, the development, research, and promotion of the birth control pill were built on lies. The lies continue today. Come and pray that eyes will be opened about the deadly and damaging effects the birth control pill has on our society. A prayer vigil will be led by Matt Sande of Pro-Life Wisconsin. Ice cream social at East Town Culver's to follow. View the Facebook event here.

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.

WAUSAU: The Pill Kills Event – Join the Pro-Life Wisconsin Wausau Affiliate for the Pills Kills event on Monday, June 7 at 4:00 p.m. outside of Health First (216 S 3rd Ave, Wausau, WI 54401). Contact Affiliate Leader Sara at ryanclan@protonmail.com for more details.

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.

ROE V WADE MOVIE – Director, Nick Loeb's Roe v. Wade film is available for purchase! Watch Dr. Bernard Nathanson and Dr. Mildred Jefferson square off in a national battle in this untold conspiracy that led to the most famous and controversial court case in history. Purchase the film 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 webpages both here and here.

ONGOING, KENOSHA – Participate in the Rosary in Kenosha at 6:00 p.m. every Sunday at St. Therese Parish (2020 91st Street Kenosha, WI 53143) in reparation to Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart. View flyer here.

ONGOING, CEDARBURG – St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church in Cedarburg is moving toward Perpetual Adoration, but needs your help. Can you spare 1 or 2 hours each month to go Adore our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament? Sign up for as little or as much as you can, you will never regret it! Please contact adoration@sfbchurch.org for more information.

HIRING, BEAVER DAM – Pregnancy Support Center of Dodge County, Inc is located in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. The center currently has two part-time positions open: 1) Executive Director and 2) Client Advocate. If interested, please contact the center via e-mail: pscdc16@gmail.com with your name, e-mail, phone number, and the interested position. A job description and the instruction of the application process will be emailed to you.

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.

JUNE 2, NEW BERLIN – 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Holy Apostles Church Lofy Hall (16000 W. National Avenue New Berlin, WI). The Gospel of Life (Evangelium Vitae) encyclical was published in 1995 by St. Pope John Paul II. In this year of the 25th anniversary of its publication, the Holy Apostles Respect Life Committee is hosting six sessions to study and discuss this landmark document. The study sessions are free to attend, but we request that you register with your name and email address. More information here.

JUNE 4 & 5, KENOSHA – Join TwentyTHREE61 on Friday, June 4, at 7:00 p.m. at Journey Church (10700 75th St. Kenosha, WI 53142) for the youth event and from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 5, for the annual We Remember Memorial Hike and Conference. Hear from keynote speaker, Reverend Arnold Culbreath, of the Douglas Leadership Institute and Jeremiah 1:5 Project. Dan Miller, State Director of Pro-Life Wisconsin will also speak at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. View the flyer here.

JUNE 4, SHEBOYGAN – Join Crusaders for Life, the pro-life group at Sheboygan Lutheran High School, for a free showing of the new Roe V. Wade documentary at the Lutheran High auditorium on Friday, June 4th. Before the movie, we will be hosting a traditional Sheboygan brat fry as a fundraiser for our club. Dinner starts in the fine arts building lobby at 6:30 p.m. with the movie starting promptly at 7:15 p.m. Please RSVP here.

JUNE 5, 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!

JULY 3, 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!

JULY 7, NEW BERLIN – 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Holy Apostles Church Lofy Hall (16000 W. National Avenue New Berlin, WI). The Gospel of Life (Evangelium Vitae) encyclical was published in 1995 by St. Pope John Paul II. In this year of the 25th anniversary of its publication, the Holy Apostles Respect Life Committee is hosting six sessions to study and discuss this landmark document. The study sessions are free to attend, but we request that you register with your name and email address. More information here.

JULY 16, MILWAUKEE – Join us for Pro-Life Bridges Day from 6:00 - 8:00 a.m. or 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the footbridge by St. Alphonsus (near 6060 W Loomis Rd, Greendale, WI) where thousands of motorists will see your witness in defense of the pre-born.

JULY 24, SLINGER – It’s that time again! Since 2012, our local Knights of Columbus – Unity Council #12743 from St. Lawrence & Resurrection Parishes has held a golf outing that has raised almost $2,000 annually. 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. Join us on Saturday, July 24th, 2021 at Scenic View Country Club (4415 Club Drive, Slinger, WI 53086). $80 per person; 4 person team scramble with a shotgun start at 8:00 a.m. (check-in by 7:30 a.m.). To sign up, contact Russ Koth at roscoerr@charter.net or call 262-224-3112. The signup deadline is Monday, July 19th. *Note: this is not restricted to Knights of Columbus members – ALL ARE WELCOME. View the flyer here.

JULY 24, MENOMINEE FALLS – Save the Date for Arise Family Day! Live your Catholic faith in a fun and hands-on way! Families are invited to join us for the inaugural ARISE FAMILY DAY! More information will be available in the coming weeks! Visit www.arisemke.org

AUGUST 4, NEW BERLIN – 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Holy Apostles Church Lofy Hall (16000 W. National Avenue New Berlin, WI). The Gospel of Life (Evangelium Vitae) encyclical was published in 1995 by St. Pope John Paul II. In this year of the 25th anniversary of its publication, the Holy Apostles Respect Life Committee is hosting six sessions to study and discuss this landmark document. The study sessions are free to attend, but we request that you register with your name and email address. More information here.

AUGUST 7, 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!

SEPTEMBER 1, NEW BERLIN – 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Holy Apostles Church Lofy Hall (16000 W. National Avenue New Berlin, WI). The Gospel of Life (Evangelium Vitae) encyclical was published in 1995 by St. Pope John Paul II. In this year of the 25th anniversary of its publication, the Holy Apostles Respect Life Committee is hosting six sessions to study and discuss this landmark document. The study sessions are free to attend, but we request that you register with your name and email address. More information here.

SEPTEMBER 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!

OCTOBER 2, 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 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!

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