Pro & Respect Life

Basilica & St. John's Linked Parishes Ministry

OUR LINKED PARISHES OF THE
BASILICA OF ST. MARY OF THE ANGELS & ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH, Olean, NY

We are Pro Life from Conception to Natural Death on our Journey to Eternal Life.

MISSION STATEMENT
We actively give witness and work as missionaries for the Gospel of Life. We advocate for the beauty and value of life in all forms.  We respect, defend and protect life from conception through natural death by means of education, pastoral care and prayer/worship.

VALUES
Every life has dignity and boundless potential.
Embrace all life as a precious gift created in the image and likeness of God to be cherished and nourished.

GOALS
To cultivate and increase awareness about all life issues.
To model pro life, all life, by taking action and leading by example.
To expand our capacity for love, compassion and mercy for all persons preborn and born.
To bring forth God’s love, mercy, respect, compassion and healing ways for those entering the world by accompanying them throughout their journey while helping them meet their needs.
To advocate, defend, protect and care for all creation as we serve the Lord and embrace His Gospel of Life.
To serve the vulnerable with love in our ministry.
To protect, advocate and facilitate healing.
To be Pro Life for all life.

OUR PEOPLE:  Jennifer Forney, Ministry Chair
Deacon Matt Wenke, Michael Forney, Anita Schmidt, Diane Cecchi, Mary Cygan

For more information about the Pro & Respect Life Ministry or how you can get involved,
please contact Jennifer Forney, jenforney@yahoo.com