The Office for Respect Life Ministries serves the Archdiocese of Cincinnati by helping Catholic organizations, parishes, families and our community at large foster a consistent ethic of life. We do this by educating, increasing awareness, and providing resources. This consistent ethic of life respects the dignity and value of all human beings, from natural conception to natural death.
Phone: (513) 263-6674
Priests, deacons, pastoral staff, volunteers, schools, Respect Life coordinators, pregnancy care centers and people facing life issues
The Office for Respect Life Ministries focuses its efforts around the USCCB’s Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities. This document encourages individuals, families, parishes and the Church at large to work toward a consistent ethic of life by combating the many societal issues that disregard the integrity of every human person. These issues include, but are not limited to: abortion, euthanasia, assisted suicide, bioethical issues, capital punishment, end of life, human trafficking, bereavement, domestic violence, palliative care, Project Rachel, and substance abuse.
The Pastoral Plan contains four major “pillars” that the bishops have set forth as elements necessary for authentic Catholic pro-life efforts in the United States. Here are the four pillars and what we do to in each area:
