Respect Life
Maddie Haas: The unplanned blessing of a new life
Maddie Haas of Colorado was a teenage freshman at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln when she found out she was unexpectedly pregnant. “For being so pro-life, the thought of abortion came into my head…for probably one minute,” recalled Maddie. “It definitely came into my head [that] I could do this and no one in…
Read MoreArchbishop Aquila: “Make your voices heard” against the death penalty and for life of the unborn
Below is a transcript of remarks from the Most Rev. Samuel J. Aquila, Archbishop of Denver, at the Celebrate Life Rally and March in Denver on Jan. 12, 2019. Introducing him, in the video below from the event, was David Bereit, the event emcee and the cofounder of 40 Days for Life. ___________ Thank…
Read MoreThe McGarritys on raising children with “Awesome” syndrome
At the Celebrate Life Rally and March in Denver on Jan. 12, 2019, Jeff and Sonia McGarrity spoke of their adventure in raising eight children, four of whom are “typical” and four of whom have Down syndrome. Read the transcript of their remarks below and be inspired by their prolife witness and challenge to help change the…
Read MoreCelebrate Life rally and march draws thousands to state Capitol
Thank you for sharing your joy! Did you miss this year’s event? We have you covered! Watch a recording of the rally and march on the Office of Respect Life’s website. respectlifedenver.org/celebrate-life-march-2018 Plus read about the march as covered by news agencies. Stay up-to-date about the latest Respect Life events by signing up at respectlifedenver.org.
Read MoreDenver Catholic: Who is Saul Alinsky?
The following story was posted by the Denver Catholic on Oct. 10, 2017. Gradual infiltration of ideas so as to shape culture without its members even realizing it: This is what one man in the 20th century set out to do — and at the time, he even did it with the initial help of…
Read MoreSara Lugo — Director of Marisol Health Denver East
Sara Lugo is the Director of Marisol Health Denver East. Sara previously was the Intensive Case Management Supervisor of the GPD Veterans Program at Samaritan House, a position she has held since 2015 and where she has also worked as a client services case manager. In addition to her work with vulnerable individuals and families…
Read MoreAbby Johnson: Let’s make abortion unthinkable
Thousands gather to celebrate life in downtown Denver Before a crowd of thousands gathered at the Colorado State Capitol on Jan. 14, pro-life activist Abby Johnson said the culture of death will not change unless every person fights for life. “It’s not enough to stand here today,” said Johnson, during the Celebrate Life Rally and…
Read MoreJoin the March to proclaim the joy of life
Thousands are expected to gather outside the state Capitol in downtown Denver for the annual Celebrate Life rally and march on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017. The pro-life rally and march has grown every year to include joyful youth, clergy and families who publicly proclaim the sanctity of life from conception to natural death. The Respect…
Read MoreDennis R. Fromholzer
Dennis, who is on the Board of Directors of Catholic Charities Denver is also the President of CRM Associates (a marketing, sales, and strategy consulting firm) for the past 21 years, and is now in the process of “retiring”. His prior roles have included Director of Operations Research for United Airlines, Executive Director of Strategy…
Read MoreDeacon Geoff Bennett — Vice President, Parish and Community Relations
Geoff Bennett graduated from The Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in Production & Operations Management. He worked as an energy trader in Houston, Texas, for 12 years before leaving the private sector in 2000 to work for Catholic Charities in Houston. There, he spent time doing case management for senior citizens and supervising…
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