When is respect life month

Joseph as defender of life. It explores how throughout his life Joseph acted as the faithful protector of both Mary and Jesus. The reflection can be used as the basis for a homily or talk, shared in parish bulletins, printed in your diocesan paper, and included in newsletters.

It could also be used as the basis for small group discussions at parish pro-life meetings, in a high school religion class, or simply among friends. The provided notes can be used to supplement their reflections on human life and the readings of the day.

Other ministry leaders can also use these notes during Bible studies, small groups, ministry gatherings, or in other faith formation settings. This short reflection unpacks the role of St. Joseph as defender of life. It explores how throughout his life Joseph acted as the faithful protector of both Mary and Jesus.

Take the pledge to prayerfully support pregnant women in your local community. Take the pledge to prayerfully support pregnant and parenting women in your community and to be kept informed on this nationwide effort. Use these intercessions to pray for human life throughout the month of October. Parish Vocation Ministry Workshop November 10, Vocations , Vocations Events.

Andrews Dinner November 9, Parish Bulletin Announcements , Pastoral Bulletin. Know Thy Neighbor November 5, Making Space for Grace. Ministries Diocesan ministries assist in furthering the mission of the Church in West Michigan and serve as a resource to parishes, individual Catholics and the broader community. These offices exist to foster Catholic identity, engage pastoral leadership, recognize and celebrate diversity, and promote evangelization and ecumenism.

Vocations Each of us is called by God to a life of holiness. Our vocation is the way we live out that call. Some are called to marriage, others to consecrated or religious life, and still others to holy orders which includes deacons and priests. The Diocese of Grand Rapids is blessed with diocesan priests, 15 priests from religious communities, and eight priests from other dioceses, along with 33 deacons, 28 seminarians, and women religious from 10 orders.

Parishes The Diocese of Grand Rapids includes 80 parishes located in cities and towns throughout our 11 counties. Mass is celebrated in English, Spanish and Vietnamese. Parishes Adoration Schedules.