The Catholic Pro-Life Committee
of North Texas
Volume 20 Issue 1 Winter 2012
That They Might Have Life By Karen Garnett, CPLC Executive Director
At this time last year I
announced our 2011 theme,
―It‘s Time for the Miraculous,‖
inspired by Matthew 17, in
which Jesus tells his disciples:
―If you have faith the size of a
mustard seed, you will say to
this mountain, ‗Move from here
to there,‘ and it will move.‖
Thanks to your faith and your support, 2011 was a
year of mountain-moving miracles. We saw
record-breaking participation in the 2011 Roe
Memorial Events and 40 Days for Life-Dallas, with
thousands taking to the streets and standing vigil
for life. We noted the leveling of the oldest
abortion center in Texas. We celebrated the most
pro-life legislative session in Texas history,
including the passage of the Choose Life License
Plate and Sonogram Bills, and the defunding of
abortion giant Planned Parenthood of tens of
millions of taxpayer dollars. Most indicative of the
miraculous blessings God showered on our
community are the 819 lives confirmed saved
from abortion in 2011 — 276 more than last
year! God‘s grace working through our sidewalk
counseling ministry not only ensured that over
800 babies will take their first breath, it also saved
their parents from the heartbreaking, sometimes
lifelong, suffering from abortion.
The culture of death that pervades our society and
allows for the killing of our children is in stark
contrast to the gift of life that Christ promises and
delivers through His ultimate sacrifice. That
contrast is reflected in this year‘s theme, ―That
They Might Have Life,‖ from John 10:10, in
which Jesus tells us that He came so that all might
have life and have it in abundance. God offers
each of us that gift of life in fulfillment of Christ‘s
promise, and we are obliged to respect and protect
(continued on p. 5)
Dallas is one of over 300 communities worldwide
that have conducted simultaneous 40 Days for Life
campaigns, composed of 40 days of prayer and
fasting, peaceful vigil outside an abortion center
and community outreach to spread the pro-life
message. The 2011 Dallas campaign began with a
Kickoff Rally featuring the powerful testimony of
former Planned Parenthood manager Ramona
Treviño, who experienced a conversion of heart
during the previous 40 Days for Life campaign in
Sherman outside her facility. Inspired by her
conversion and the call to action by fellow rally
speakers, the Dallas faithful responded.
Over 6,000 people participated in the 24/7 prayer
vigil for one purpose: to end abortion. And that
is exactly what happened
for 23 mothers, fathers
and their children.
During the 40-day
campaign, 23 abortion-
minded women chose life for
their children when
presented with loving alternatives by CPLC
sidewalk counselors outside the Southwestern late-
term abortion center – the location of the 40 Days
for Life-Dallas vigil. (Plus 92 more lives were
saved at the four other abortion centers in Dallas!)
Among the 6,000 were nearly 200 youth who
witnessed to life by standing in prayer outside the
abortion facility with yellow ―Life‖ balloons,
interspersed with black balloons marking their
brothers and sisters in the womb lost to abortion.
Thanks to the support of all of you, Dallas was
once again the largest vigil in the world! In
addition to this remarkable record, the Dallas
(continued on p. 3)
6,000 Prayed for One Purpose
Youth pray while holding yellow “Life” balloons on 40 Days for Life-Dallas Youth Day
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The defense of life as a source for Christian unity emerged as a
major theme at a November leaders‘ evangelical summit in
Rome attended by Karen Garnett, executive director of the
CPLC, and a select group of 25 Christian leaders, including
artists, musicians, news broadcasters, business owners, church
leaders and pro-life activists.
Lectures on the extraordinary charisma of the ―pope of life,‖
Blessed John Paul II, his groundbreaking teachings on the
theology of the body as a means to restore the family, and the
need for the Christian faithful to focus not on differences but
on areas of common ground, highlighted the defense of life as
not only a foundational effort to save the culture, but also a
great avenue for Christians to forge healing bonds of unity.
―This gathering of strongly faithful contributors to the culture,
in the physical center of our faith, the Eternal City, was
Rome Summit: Pro-Life Is Source for Christian Unity By Ellen Rossini, CPLC Director of Development
Here in Dallas
1. 819 abortion-minded mothers counseled by CPLC sidewalk counselors chose life for their babies (plus 740
hopeful turnaways) – Praise God!
2. Over 5,000 students and 1,750 adults heard the pro-life/pro-chastity message from the CPLC Speakers Bureau, Youth
For Life and Spanish Ministry.
3. Six Rachel‘s Vineyard™ Retreats offered hope and healing to 65 post-abortive women and men.
4. Gabriel Angels provided emotional, spiritual and practical support to 39 newly-expectant mothers, plus the Gabriel
Education Ministry & Support (GEMS) program graduated 7 candidates this Fall.
5. Record number of Dallas faithful witnessed for life, including over 6,200 participants in the 40 Days for Life-Dallas
Vigil and 10,000 marching for life on the 2011 anniversary of Roe v. Wade!
In Texas
6. Texas Legislature defunded Planned Parenthood of $34 million or more in taxpayer funds and 12 Texas facilities have
subsequently closed, including 7 Planned Parenthoods in North Texas!
7. Sonogram law passed, ensuring abortionists must provide adequate information to women considering abortion at
least 24 hours before the procedure (recently upheld by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals).
8. Choose Life license plates are now available to Texas citizens, to benefit organizations that support adoption (like our
own Project Gabriel!)
Across the Nation
9. Increased investigations and prosecutions of abortionists‘ illegal activity, including investigations of 7 Dallas
abortionists and widely-publicized murder charges against PA abortionist Kermit Gosnell.
10. Two landmark votes by the U.S. House to eliminate federal funding of abortion giant Planned Parenthood, inspired in
part by former Planned Parenthood director Abby Johnson's book unPlanned (describing her conversion) being read
from the House floor.
11. U.S. Congress commences historic investigation of Planned Parenthood's financial records and conduct, plus former
Planned Parenthood employees, including Ramona Treviño from North Texas, offer to testify!
inspiring and motivating,‖ said Karen. ―For all Christians, our
shared roots are in Rome, and the summit made clear that our
shared destiny lies in restoring the sanctity of human life, and
the family.‖
The annual summit of the Springtime of Faith Foundation,
organized by founding president and author Thomas Wykes, is
one of two yearly gatherings hosted by the foundation – one in
Rome in the fall and one in Nashville in the spring – designed
to encourage the Christian laity, both Catholic and non-
Catholic, in their individual vocations to spread the gospel.
(continued on p. 5)
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”That They Might Have Life” John 10:10
Join Bishop Kevin Farrell
and the Catholic Pro-Life Committee
for the
2012 Events for Life
39th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Roe Memorial Rosary, Mass
& Dallas March for Life
Saturday, January 21, 2012 Rosary at Routh Street abortion center
4321 N. Central Expressway, 7:45-8:45 a.m.
Roe Memorial Mass with Bishops Farrell, Vann, Deshotel & Seitz
Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe 2215 Ross Avenue at Pearl Street, 10 a.m.
Ecumenical Dallas March for Life & Rally from the Cathedral to the Federal Courthouse, 12 noon
~ Save the Date ~ The Bishop’s 19th Annual Catholic Pro-Life Dinner
FEATURING
MOVIE & TV STAR JOHN SCHNEIDER
Saturday, April 14, 2012
IRVING CONVENTION CENTER AT LAS COLINAS
6,000 Prayed for One Purpose (continued from p. 1)
prayer vigil was graced with the unique commitment of local
Knights of Columbus, some of whom stood vigil for 24
continuous hours. This notable devotion was covered by
LifeSiteNews — a national online news source — which
interviewed four members of this ―24-hour club.‖ Their
commitment was possibly best summed up by one
anonymous prayer warrior: ―We owe the Holy Innocents
of our time . . . We all owe them.‖
The final hour of vigil prayer reflected the enduring
commitment of the Dallas faithful with a prayer service led
by Bishop Mark Seitz in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe,
Patroness of the Unborn, whose pilgrim icon was present at
the vigil site. The following
evening, St. Thomas Aquinas
Parish hosted a Victory
Celebration and concert, opened
by Bishop Seitz and featuring the
awe-inspiring music of world-
renowned composer and pianist
Eric Genuis. It was a fitting end
to a truly amazing campaign.
CPLC Luncheon Spotlights Adoption & Graduates Seven GEMS Moms!
On November 19, the CPLC hosted the annual Christ Child
Christmas Market and Luncheon. Guests enjoyed a
beautiful program featuring Father Alfonse Nazzaro‘s
presentation on ―The Christian Family‖ and brought home a
new information card on adoption, with the inspiring
testimony of two families blessed by adoption and resources
for those considering adoption. At the luncheon, the Gabriel
Education Ministry & Support (GEMS) program graduated a
record seven candidates! GEMS is an outreach of Project
Gabriel, which offers mothers in need the opportunity to learn
about themselves, their faith, and how to be better parents or
consider the adoption option, and helps them develop skills to
assist in work, education and service.
Patty Sherrod, CPLC Director of Ministries and Project Gabriel,
with GEMS Graduates Brittany Wilson, Erica Williams, Brittney
Bush, Jessica Rinkevich, Claudia Avalos, and Jacey Hurst
(Monica Toland not pictured). Visit prolifedallas.org/gems
for more info.
**Be a part of the Fall 2012 campaign beginning
September 26. More details coming this summer at
www.prolifedallas.org/40days.**
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Fulfilling Faithful Citizenship in an Election Year
It‘s 2012, and another critical election year has started. The Texas primaries are on April 3, with the
general election following on November 6. As citizens and as Catholics, we have an obligation to
become informed about the candidates so that we might exercise our most prudent judgment when
casting our vote. In November of last year, the U.S. Bishops re-issued the teaching document:
Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility from the Catholic
Bishops of the United States,‖ with the addition of an Introductory Note. The Introductory Note
reminds us of our duty to ―form [our] consciences in the light of [our] Catholic faith and to bring our
moral principles to the debate and decisions about candidates and issues.‖
When the U.S. Bishops initially issued Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship in 2007, our
own Bishop Kevin Farrell, together with Bishop Kevin Vann of Fort Worth, authored a Joint
Statement summarizing key points of the document and addressing the distinction between issues of prudential judgment and
issues involving intrinsic evils. In the Joint Statement, they explained:
Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship clearly teaches that not all issues have the same moral
equivalence. Some issues involve ―intrinsic evils‖; that is, they can never under any circumstance or
condition be morally justified. Preeminent among these intrinsic evils are legalized abortion, the promotion
of same sex unions and ―marriages‖, repression of religious liberty, as well as public policies permitting
euthanasia, racial discrimination or destructive human embryonic stem cell research. . . .
As Catholics we are faced with a number of issues that are of concern and should be addressed, such as
immigration reform, healthcare, the economy and its solvency, care and concern for the poor, and the war on
terror. As Catholics we must be concerned about these issues and work to see that just solutions are brought
about. There are many possible solutions to these issues and there can be reasonable debate among Catholics
on how to best approach and solve them. These are matters of ―prudential judgment.‖ But let us be clear:
issues of prudential judgment are not morally equivalent to issues involving intrinsic evils. No matter how
right a given candidate is on any of these issues, it does not outweigh a candidate’s unacceptable position in
favor of an intrinsic evil such as abortion or the protection of “abortion rights.” (1, 4)
The Introductory Note likewise addresses this distinction, noting that the U.S. Bishops‘ teaching is not ― a quantitative
listing of issues for equal consideration.‖ Instead, it ―outlines and makes important distinctions among moral issues
acknowledging that some involve the clear obligation to oppose intrinsic evils which can never be
justified and that others require action to pursue justice and promote the common good‖ (emphasis added).
In their Joint Statement, Bishops Farrell and Vann address the scenario in which a candidate supports an intrinsic evil
(e.g., abortion), while supporting other issues that may, in a voter‘s prudential judgment, advance the common good:
Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, in paragraphs 34-37, addresses the question of whether it is
morally permissible for a Catholic to vote for a candidate who supports an intrinsic evil – even when the voter
does not agree with the candidate‘s position on that evil. The only moral possibilities for a Catholic to be
able to vote in good conscience for a candidate who supports this intrinsic evil are the following:
a. If both candidates running for office support abortion or ―abortion rights,‖ a Catholic would
be forced to then look at the other important issues and through their vote try to limit the
evil done; or,
b. If another intrinsic evil outweighs the evil of abortion. While this is sound moral reasoning,
there are no “truly grave moral” or “proportionate” reasons, singularly or combined, that
could outweigh the millions of innocent human lives that are directly killed by legal abortion
each year.
To vote for a candidate who supports the intrinsic evil of abortion or ―abortion rights‖ when there is a morally
acceptable alternative would be to cooperate in the evil – and, therefore, morally impermissible. (5)
In closing, Bishops Farrell and Vann urge us to treat our political choices ―with appropriate moral gravity and in doing so,
realize our continuing and unavoidable obligation to be a voice for the voiceless unborn, whose destruction by legal abortion is
the preeminent intrinsic evil of our day.‖ (For a complete copy of the Joint Statement in English and Spanish, visit
prolifedallas.org/voting.)
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That They Might Have Life (continued from p. 1)
Faithful Citizenship Education Opportunities
In the coming months, the Catholic Pro-Life Committee will be providing several opportunities for additional education on
Faithful Citizenship in preparation for the 2012 elections, including:
What the Church Teaches on Faithful Citizenship, three-part series co-sponsored by Catholic Charities of Dallas, the
Catholic Pro-Life Committee of North Texas, and the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Justice Ministry:
January 19 at 7 p.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Faith Formation Center (Rm 130), Plano, featuring Bishop Mark Seitz
February 2 at 7 p.m., St. Rita Catholic Church (Sweeney Lounge), Dallas, featuring Jennifer Allmon of the Texas
Catholic Conference and Karen Garnett of the Catholic Pro-Life Committee
February 16 at 7 p.m. (location and featured speaker TBA).
Render Unto Caesar Faithful Citizenship Conference, August 4, 2012
The Catholic Pro-Life Committee will present a bilingual Render Unto Caesar conference, featuring church teaching
on Faithful Citizenship and state-wide experts on pro-life issues and advocacy. More information to come at
prolifedallas.org/civicaction.
Parish Resources: Would your parish like a presentation tailored to your parishioners? The CPLC is offering bilingual
evening and weekend presentations (1-2 hours) on Faithful Citizenship upon request. Contact 972-267-LIFE (5433) or email
[email protected] to request a presentation.
Rome Summit: Pro-Life Is Source for Christian Unity (continued from p. 2)
Featured speakers at the fall invitation-only summit held on
the University of Dallas‘ Rome campus included Cardinal
Francis Arinze of the Roman Curia, Mother Assumpta Long of
the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, Chris
Jansing of MSNBC News, Fr. Thomas Williams, L.C., religion
commentator for Fox News, and Fr. Jose Granados of the
John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family.
The summit included lecture-guided tours of the Eternal City,
specifically holy sites associated with St. Paul as he journeyed
from house arrest, to brutal imprisonment to martyrdom.
―As beautiful as Rome is, rich with the spirit of all the saints,
but most especially our recently beatified Blessed John Paul II,
it is never far from the mind of any pilgrim that our forefathers
suffered and gave their lives here for the sake of the gospel,‖
said Karen. ―To the extent we suffer for the sake of the
unborn, or give more than we thought possible, or give even
our lives, should that be required, we‘re only doing what the
saints before us have done.‖
November 2011 summit participants included Catholic radio
host and author Teresa Tomeo; Janet Morana of Priests for
Life and the Silent No More Awareness Campaign; recording
artist Danielle Rose; Dr. Richard Land of The Ethics &
Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist
Convention; painter Mark Sanislo; and Monica Ashour of the
Theology of the Body Evangelization Team.
that promise for all. How do we do that? Your prayers and
your witness for life are the key.
The Roe Memorial Events this Saturday, January 21, present a
tremendous opportunity to join thousands in powerful prayer
and peaceful witness. As Bishop Farrell explains in his letter
of invitation to all Dallas Diocese Catholics, the anniversary of
the Roe v. Wade decision, which legalized abortion and led to
the death of over 52 million children, ―cannot go unmarked.‖
[I]t is our obligation as a People of Life to remember
the lives lost and stand up in prayer and witness for
the lives to come, until the tragedy ends in the very
city where it began – Dallas. - Bishop Farrell
I hope you all will be able to join Bishop Farrell, along with
Bishops Vann, Deshotel and Seitz, in this monumental event.
(See p. 8 for Schedule of Events or visit prolifedallas.org/roe).
Among the many opportunities to witness for life this year,
one of the most important is at the voting booth. Casting your
vote for life in the 2012 elections is integral to reversing the
policies that foster a culture of death and have sanctioned
nearly four decades of killing. As we raise our voices to
advocate for public policy that respects all life, we must
continue to work here at home for the conversion of hearts.
Your continued support of our nine ministries with prayers,
time and treasure makes that possible. Thank you, and may
God bless you for all you do for Life!
For related articles and reflections on the Rome summit, visit
prolifedallas.org/romesummit.
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HONORS In Honor of: Given by: In Honor of: Given by:
THANKSGIVINGS In Gratitude for: Given by:
Father & Mother-in-law Matt & Linda Adamczyk
Manuel Adauto Marisela Adauto
All unborn babies Tino & Norma Gomez
All Unborn & newborn babies Charles & Patricia Phillips
All Priests & Religious Jose & Luz Santiago
John & Margaret Arney Dr. Enrique & Anne Zavala
Lisa Arp, Connor‘s Teacher Melinda Smith
Baby Jesus, Our Lord Mrs. Annie Fuentes
Rivera Bautista (daughter) Rivera Bautista
Mrs. Barbara Brummitt Quinn & Barbie Cook
Baby Camp Ivan & Rosalie Camp
Francis Campbell Amber Wentworth
Father Jason Cargo Belinda Puente
Michael J. Cerrone, Jr., my father Rev. Michael J. Cerrone III
Thad & Marianne Chapman & Family- Merry Christmas
Tim & Mary Leahy
Lexi Colmenero - 2 yr. old preemie, pray for her continued health
Felip & Felipita Colmenero
Barbie Cook Quinn Cook
Michael Cook Quinn & Barbie Cook
CPLC staff and GEMS program Michael & Laura Skalak
Kania Mary Creason
Seth & Melissa Rick & Madonna Crosland
Defenders of the Unborn Jose & Luz Santiago
Teresa de la Rosa Maria Miranda
Uda del Flores Maria Miranda
Grandsons, Luke & Baby Brother due March 2012
Deogracias & Veronica Dizon
Daughter-in-law, Joan Deogracias & Veronica Dizon
Our children, Derek, Desiree & Daniel Deogracias & Veronica Dizon
Carol & Tim Dougherty Larry & Beth Crouch
Mary & Jim Doyle Wedding Dustin & Christine Hall
Sons: Nick, Luke, Michael Jim & Zuzanna Fennell
Addison Fowler Michael & Laney Sherburne
Johanna & William Friscia-Healing Christopher Friscia
Karen Garnett Carl Jr. & Ellen Rossini
Karen Garnett Jay & Cindi Tenney
Skyler Gonzalez Michael & Laney Sherburne
Fernando Gresset Greg & Brenda Novinski
Tom Grossman Larry & Beth Crouch
Kathleen Gutierrez Randy & Maureen Kemberling
Mary Harman James & Jane Mayhall
Mary Ann Harmon Reginald & Susan Platt
Raquel Hernandez Marisela Adauto
Harriet Holeman Stephen & Elaine Sexton
Bevan G. Holmberg Cheryl Woodall
William Hurley on his Birthday Alice Murphy
Jessica & her unborn baby, a healthy pregnancy
Harry & Deborah Freeman
John & Minnette Michael & JoAnn Murray
Carol Kelly on her birthday Al & Linda Solis
Knights of Columbus Jose & Luz Santiago
Mrs. Betty Landrum Quinn & Barbie Cook
LOVE Travis Coleman
Joseph Lucido Deacon Larry & Mary Frances Lucido
Lucido Grandchildren Deacon Larry & Mary Frances Lucido
Marion Lyons Tom & Terry McDowell
Diane Marks Gary & Jeanne Miller
Dr. Jean McMichael Quinn & Barbie Cook
Rev. Joseph Mehan & the St. Michael, Garland Pro-Life Committee
Reginald & Susan Platt
Fr. Joseph Mehan Jose & Luz Santiago
Joshua Luke Miesch Greg & Brenda Novinski
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Mirus on occasion of their wedding
Janet Purdy
Moms & Unborn babies Robert & Carol Baca
Moms, Dads & babies Robert & Carol Baca
Naomi Morales Nicolas & Natalie Morales
Ana Mullen Douglas Bradley
Our Granddaughter: Taylor Olson
Gary & Linda Olson
Fr. Frank Pavone Quinn & Barbie Cook
Father Frank Pavone Jose & Carmen Moreno
Fr. Frank Pavone Tim & Terri Schauf
Dan Polcari, birthday Jan. 24th John Polcari
Pope Benedict XVI Jose & Carmen Moreno
Pro-Life Counselors Robert & Carol Baca
Pro-Life Volunteers Raul & Cecilia Rangel
Rosary prayers at abortion clinics
Jose & Luz Santiago
My mother, Ellen Frances Rossini
Teresa Stadelman
Bryan Salazar Marisela Adauto
Sandra Salinas Jose & Carmen Moreno
Mary Helen Sexton Stephen & Elaine Sexton
Suzanne Sexton Stephen & Elaine Sexton
Mary Shaw Michael & Vicki Shaw
Adam Sherburne Michael & Laney Sherburne
Sidewalk Counselors Jose & Luz Santiago
Carlee Ann Smith for health Ross & Josephine Emmett
Cleo Smith Herminia Vasquez
Alex Solis 14th Birthday Al & Linda Solis
Larry & Paulette Standefer's 50th wedding anniversary
Lyle & Gloria Digby
Heather Stantic Douglas Bradley
Wally Swanson Sharon Beckerich
Lyla Tran Richard Panchasarp
Ashley Trurno Michael & Michelle Rodriguez
Mrs. Pat Tucker Stephen & Susan Laurence
Unborn babies Robert & Carol Baca
Unborn babies & parents Robert & Carol Baca
John Vallala Sherry Hensley
Our new grandson, Stephen Voltin
William & Betty Cosgray
Rosemary Wand Amber Wentworth
Mike Webber on his birthday Al & Linda Solis
Mike & Meri Webber Al & Linda Solis
Marie Wood Larry & Beth Crouch
Friendship & that our friends may expand their families in the will of God.
Chris & Jessica Leminger
CPLC Sidewalk Counselors Tom & Mary Matasso
God at Christmas Rivera Bautista
You can make a gift in honor or memory of or
thanksgiving for someone special that will help
mothers, save babies and advance a Culture of Life.
Visit prolifedallas.org/donations
Your loved one or intention will be
remembered at a special Mass.
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MEMORIALS In Memory of: In Memory of: Given by: Given by:
Mark Adams Quinn & Barbie Cook Camille Adams Quinn & Barbie Cook All Aborted Babies Quinn & Barbie Cook All the babies that have died by abortion
Carlos Martinez
All the Faithful Departed Jose & Luz Santiago Betty Anderson Doug & Peg Weisbruch Nora C. Baca Robert & Carol Baca Margaret Baillargeon Joseph & Kathleen Murphy Mr. & Mrs. Charles J. Barbosa Al Barbosa John & Florence Bayer (parents) Florence Crable My mother Barbara and my father John Beckerich
Sharon Beckerich
Bernard Bichsel Paul & Theresa Bichsel Patsy Ruth Bolfing Edward & Patty Fulbright Emett Bolin Mayan Corioso Denise Bolin Mayan Corioso Nick Borkowski (1995-2011) John & Rebecca Higginbotham Floyd K. Bradshaw Robert & Carol Baca George Brummitt Quinn & Barbie Cook Menna D. Cerrone, my mother Rev. Michael J. Cerrone III Anthony Charindr Richard Panchasarp Joseph Chavalii Richard Panchasarp Joseph Chokchai Richard Panchasarp Margaret Clarkin Robert & Carol Baca Jim Collie Gordon & Sally Collie Kenneth E. Conklin Stephen & Elaine Sexton Paula Cordona Marisela Adauto James Coriosio ―Dad‖ Mayan Corioso Burt Coty Burt & Margaret Coty Bill Crable Florence Crable Maria Teresa Crai Richard Panchasarp Barbie Aguirre Cruz George & Gloria Cruz Patrick & Anna Cuddigan Robert & Carol Baca Frank & O‘Rilla Mary Cuddigan Robert & Carol Baca Theodore G. Donahue Stephen & Carolyn Donahue Mark Elliott Stephen & Elaine Sexton Rosa Espinosa de Flores, my Grandmother (d. 9/7/47)
Mrs. Annie Fuentes
Vicente Flores, my father Mrs. Annie Fuentes Johnny Franch Kenneth & Teri Franch John Franch Kenneth & Teri Franch Lucie Lin Frazier - 6/6/1972- 7/26/2011
John & Rebecca Higginbotham
Ricky Fulbright Edward & Patty Fulbright Lorraine Galley Harry & Deborah Freeman Georgian Rita Wasinger Olivia Marie Grant Kevin & Elizabeth Grant Lauren W. Gregg, Jr. Suzanne Gregg & Becky Visosky Patsy & Nora Gurrero Frank McElwain Daniel Hadbavny Harry & Deborah Freeman Archbisop Philip Hannon Jim & Zuzanna Fennell Frances & Fred Hare Deacon Larry & Mary Frances Lucido Frances Hare Deacon Larry & Mary Frances Lucido Mary Helen Harman Deacon Larry & Mary Anne Harmon Mary Helen Harman James & Jane Mayhall Mary Ann Hart Tom & Patti Kiernan Mark Hennes Caryn Stevens Bernice Hennesey Christopher & Barbara Moreland Felipe Hernandez Marisela Adauto Fr. Paul Hinnebush Quinn & Barbie Cook Bette J. Holmberg Cheryl Woodall Dick Hunter Donna Hunter Norm Janke Jose & Luz Santiago William Murdock Janvrin Mayan Corioso Christina Jaramillo William & Christina Dodd Richard Johnson Tom & Terry McDowell Leslie Leigh Mudd Johnston Carl & Betty Mudd Mr. & Mrs. C.F. Kapp Daniel & Michele O‘Connell Mary Jane Keene Margaret Dundas M. Korkmas Ann Korkmas-Sears
Mr. & Mrs. J.K. Korkmas Ann Korkmas-Sears Susan Elizabeth Krusing Lorraine Bishop Susan Krusing Sarah Caggiano Our dear friend, Susan Elizabeth Krusing
Jill Castloo
Susan Krusing Rob & Rachel Hopkins Sue Krusing Raymond Krusing Susan Krusing Terry & Diane McGauren Susan Elizabeth Krusing Ramnikial Mistry Susan Elizabeth Krusing Carlos & Susan Sepulveda Sue Krusing Jon & Sharon Weber Susan Elizabeth Krusing GUC&L, LLP - John Rosenberg Susan Krusing Parkhill, Smith & Cooper -
Jennifer Williams Millie Lakusta Chuck & Pat Bianco Barbara Lorince Harry & Deborah Freeman My grandma O‘Rilla MacCudigan Robert & Carol Baca Chucky Matteucci Richard & Madeline Taubert Richard Paul McCoin Mary Clare Cieslewicz Richard McCoin, my son Mary Clare Cieslewicz Dianne McDowell Judge Pat McDowell John & Catherine McElwain Frank McElwain Marella Mendez John & Shirley Lapicola Dr. Nester Miguel Bill & Laura Shoemaker Danny Mitchell Deacon Brian & Sharon Mitchell Agnes Moorman, mother of Mary Chris Armstrong Lore Morales George & Gloria Cruz Jose & Emilia Morena Jose & Carmen Moreno Jose Moreno, Sr. Jose & Carmen Moreno Mother Teresa Jose & Carmen Moreno Helen Mueller - born to eternal life on 12/20/2011
Maureen Rowles
Joshua Myers b. Feb ‘73 Myra Myers Jeff Nelson Doug & Marguerite Nelson James Olivas, my nephew Consuelo Herrera Mr. & Mrs. C.L. Pence Edward & Geraldine Werner Theresa Perez, sister of Joanne Underwood
Jim & Zuzanna Fennell
Angelo & Enedelia Perez Cris & Delia Yzaguirre Maria Reyes Marisela Adauto Maria Riha, mother of Georgina Brand Jim & Zuzanna Fennell Tim Salinas (Carmen‘s Father) Jose & Carmen Moreno Domingo Salinas Jose & Carmen Moreno Jose A. Santiago Jose & Luz Santiago Don Schonhoff Mary Schonhoff Agnes Sexton Stephen & Elaine Sexton Suzanne Sexton Stephen & Elaine Sexton Mary Helen Sexton Stephen & Elaine Sexton Joseph Shaw Michael & Vicki Shaw Isabel Solares Julie Bowring Fransisco Flores Solis Maria Miranda The Souls in Purgotory Douglas Bradley Richard Stanford Carlos & Martha Valdivia Anthony, Edith & Cyril Sulak Donna Sulak W. Ed Toogood Josie Toogood Hadi Torabi Dagny Torabi Nilda Torres Jose & Luz Santiago Mrs. Pat Tucker Stephen & Susan Laurence Unborn babies & Lifeway Nicolas & Natalie Morales Unborn babies Christine Patton Julio E. Valles Jose & Luz Santiago Maria Eva Vasquez Herminia Vasquez Carolyn Vasquez Herminia Vasquez Catarino Vasquez Herminia Vasquez Maria Luz Villordon (Mother) Rivera Bautista Margaret Virtue Bruce & Kathleen Wood Henry Volkmann John & Catherine O‘Brien Ernestina Vollmer-König Rev. Josef Vollmer-König Claire Webber Al & Linda Solis Jeff Weisbruch Doug & Peg Weisbruch Leo Whelan Jose & Luz Santiago Cliff Zarsky David & Phyllis Wilson
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The Bishop’s 19th Annual
Catholic Pro-Life Dinner
April 14, 2012
Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas
Your donation saves babies!
Your 100 percent tax-deductible gift is critical to equipping the
Catholic Pro-Life Committee to fulfill our unique mission in
furthering the Gospel of Life in the Diocese of Dallas and
beyond.
Every year we reach out to help an average of at least one
mother each day to choose life instead of abortion — 819 chose
life in 2011!
Using the enclosed envelope, please mail your gift to: CPLC,
P.O. Box 59852, Dallas, TX 75229, or make a donation online at
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Building a Culture of Life in North Texas
Jan. 21: Roe Memorial Events – See Schedule
April 6: Good Friday Pro-Life Stations of the Cross
April 14: The Bishop‘s 19th Annual Catholic Pro-Life Dinner
April 21, July 14: Quarterly Mass & Rosary Procession
June 29 - July 1, July 27 - July 31: Youth For Life
Pro-Life Boot Camp, Sessions 1 & 2
Aug. 4: Render Unto Caesar Faithful Citizenship Conference
Sept. 26 - Nov. 4: Fall 40 Days for Life-Dallas
Oct. 20: Respect Life Month Mass & Rosary Procession
Oct. 22: CPLC Charity Golf Tournament / Bishop‘s Cup
Nov. 19: Youth For Life Chastity Rally
Visit prolifedallas.org/calendar for more information.
Upcoming Events – Save these Dates!
2012 English Retreats
Jan. 27-29, July 13-15, October 19-21
2012 Retiros en Español
24-26 de febrero, 22-24 de junio,
21-23 de septiembre
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats™
214-544-CARE • 972-679-4760 (español) • racheldallas.org
Abortion AfterCare-Healing / The Rachel Ministries
2012 Youth For Life Pro-Life Boot Camp
Session 1: June 29 – July 1
Session 2: July 27 – 31
University of Dallas, Irving
More information coming soon at
prolifedallas.org/bootcamp
7:45 a.m. Roe Memorial Rosary with Bishop Seitz
outside the Routh Street abortion center, 4321 N.
Central Expy, Dallas (buses available from
Cathedral beginning at 7:30 a.m.)
10:00 a.m. Bilingual Roe Memorial Mass at the Cathedral
Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe, 2215 Ross Ave.
at Pearl St., Dallas, concelebrated by Bishops
Farrell, Vann, Deshotel & Seitz with homilist
Fr. Jason Cargo and music led by Curtis Stephan!
12:00 p.m. Dallas March for Life from Cathedral Plaza to
Rally outside the Earle Cabell Federal Courthouse,
where Roe v. Wade was first filed in 1970
1:45 p.m. Pro-Life Ministry Fair at First Baptist Dallas,
1707 San Jacinto, and Reception at Cathedral
Grand Salon
January 21, 2012 Roe Memorial Schedule of Events
Featuring a
Conversation with
Actor and Singer
John Schneider
Star of two
new pro-life films:
Doonby &
October Baby
For more details, visit prolifedallas.org/dinner