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Dayton Right to Life
A Voice for the Voiceless
This year marks Dayton Right to Life’s golden anniversary for providing services to mothers and families in the archdiocese’s northern region. It formed in May 1972 when area individuals recognized the growing threat to the sanctity of life. “[When I spoke] with our founders and our founders’ children, I was …
Ohio Senate fails to override Governor Kasich’s veto of Heartbeat Bill
House Bill 258 was introduced to the Ohio Legislature on June 16, 2018. A brief summary is as follows: Abortion prohibited when there is a fetal heartbeat Generally prohibits a person from knowingly and purposefully performing or inducing an abortion with the specific intent of causing or abetting the …
Journeys celebrating life
At the end of July, men and women in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati were on the road. On July 28, 19 cyclist began their journey for the Dayton Right to Life annual Hausfeld ND2UD Ride for Life, a 240-mile cycling ride from the University of Dayton to Notre Dame. Across …
Unique opportunity for an amazing Cycling Tour.
Dayton Right to Life is sponsoring the 6th annual Hausfeld ND2UD Ride for Life, a 240 mile cycling ride for life. The ride begins on Saturday, July 28 at 8:30 a.m. on the beautiful campus of Notre Dame University. Day 1 takes you from the University of Notre Dame to …
Modern-day Calvary: Eucharistic procession at 40 Days for Life Dayton
By Gail Finke On a chilly morning in November, more than 100 people assembled for a Eucharistic procession with Father Stephen Imbarrato, the first ever held at a 40 Days for Life Dayton prayer vigil. Most attendees were Catholic, but several of Dayton’s famously interfaith pro-life leaders came in solidarity. …
A Picture Says 1000 Words: Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children in Dayton
Dayton’s Woodland Cemetery was one of four sites in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati for the fifth annual National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children. Dayton Right to Life sponsored the interfaith prayer service at the grave of six aborted children. “As a chaplain for Project Rachel, I have seen …
New Pro-life Coalition Formed for Ohio
A new coalition of Ohio pro-life organizations announced its formation at the Bringing America Back to Life conference in Cleveland last week. The Right to Life Action Coalition of Ohio (RTLACO) will focus on developing and strengthening local grass roots pro-life leadership; using a consistent, holistic pro-life standard to evaluate …
Respect Life calendar for 2017
By Gail Deibler Finke Whether you’re looking for an at-home event to attend in solidarity with the March for Life in Washington, D.C., or you want to become a more active witness for the dignity of life throughout the year, Greater Cincinnati offers many ongoing seasonal, and one-time pro-life events …
2017 brings new hopes for life
Long-time March for Life participants are looking to this year’s national event with hope and expectation. While both Republicans and Democrats have occupied the White House in the 44 years since Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton, no candidate for president has ever promised to do more to restrict …
Felony Penalties for Assisted Suicide in Ohio
December 23, 2016 (Cincinnati, OH): During the slate of legislative activity the past few weeks during lame duck session, the Ohio House and Senate added class 3 felony penalties to existing sanctions against assisted suicide in Ohio, signed into law by Governor Kasich. These human life protections were in …