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Dobbs Anniversary
June 24, 2025
This date marks the third anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization which overturned Roe v. Wade.
Bishop Thomas, Chair of the USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities has issued a statement urging Catholics to continue working toward building a Culture of Life in their communities.
Although Texas has favorable abortion restrictions, recent data suggests that this fact is doing little to discourage TX women from seeking abortion as the abortion industry appears to have found a variety of work-arounds to the existing laws. (For example, recent data from the Charlotte Lozier Institute suggested that more Texas women sought abortions in 2024 than in 2020).
We encourage you to contact your legislators (State and Federal) on Tuesday the 24th to encourage them to enact pro-life policies (including increasing support for moms and families) and to withdraw support from pro-abortion organizations like Planned Parenthood. You can locate contact information for your federal representatives at house.gov and senate.gov. State representatives can be located at TLO.
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and other Assisted Reproductive Technologies
In response to the renewed focus on topics of IVF and other assisted reproductive technologies, the USCCB’s Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities has created a variety of documents to assist parishes in responding to parishioner questions and to minister to those struggling with infertility. Please share these resources in your parish and the Office of Pro-Life Activities with any questions at 713.741.8728 or jdumalet@archgh.org.
Parish Leader Kit: IVF & Other Assisted Reproductive Technologies
- A Catholic Primer on In Vitro Fertilization | USCC
- Life Giving Love in an Age of Technology
- Seven Considerations while Navigating Infertility
- many more helpful resources can be found in the Parish Leader Kit
Notes for Clergy: Addressing IVF with the Flock | USCCB
“IVF Destroys Human Life, Bishops Urge Ethical Alternatives”
October Respect Life Month
The USCCB has designated October as Respect Life month. Some helpful resources can be found below.
- A statement from Pro-Life Activities Chair, Bishop Burbridge, available in English and Spanish
- The Truth About Abortion and Women's Health in English and Spanish
UNDERSTANDING ABORTION PILLS: Q & A on Chemical Abortion
To learn about upcoming legislation and how you can take action visit the USCCB Action Center