Respect Life Newsletter & Events

 UPCOMING EVENTS/DATES

June is the Month of the Sacred Heart: 
Pray to End Abortion and Stop Mail-Order Abortion Pills
At the same time that we are “Loving Them Both and, supporting “Moms in Need,” we need to pray to end abortion, and specifically to end the crisis of chemical abortions and, mail order pills being shipped into Louisiana in violation of our laws. See the attached document that explains the dangers of chemical abortion pills.

This year, our Archdiocese and our bishops nationally are focused on the Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.    Archdiocese of New Orleans - New Orleans      We Hold These Truths | USCCB

Take Action to Stop Abortion Pill Trafficking
Please click on the Louisiana Right to Life Action Center link below and let President Trump and Congress know that you want them to take action to Stop Abortion Pill Trafficking.    Action Center - Louisiana Right to Life
You can also sign a petition to stop abortion pill trafficking at the link below and learn more about forced abortion by these pills.  Hear the stories of women who were coerced or tricked into taking abortion pills.

 Forced Abortion - Louisiana Right to Life

 And here   Forced Abortion Petition | Doorhanger | Draft v2 - Louisiana Right to Life

ECHO Retreat
ECHO MaryHill (Pineville, LA) - July 17-23, 2026
https://www.echocommunity.us/echoretreats.html

JAZZED for Life! 
August 29, 2026    8:30 am - 11:00 am
We are hosting our "Jazzed for Life" event again and hope you can join us! Feel free to share with others in your parish who may benefit from attending. The theme for this year’s event is “Mary, Mother of Life - Pray for Us.” As always, we will offer engaging speakers, time for food and fellowship, and a vendor area with relevant resource information for your parishes. Hope to see you there!

Location: Schulte Auditorium - 2901 S. Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans, LA  

 Registration:  https://www.ccano.org/jazzed-for-life/  

        Vendor Registration: https://www.ccano.org/jazzed-for-life-vendor-registration/  

  Gala for Life and  Woman’s New Life Clinic’s 25th 
Anniversary Kickoff Celebration! 

Friday, September 25, 2026

6:30 pm Patron Party | 8:00pm Gala

Club XLIV next to Champions Square in New Orleans

 Fine Food & Open Bar | Silent Auction | Live Music by The Peyton Falgoust Band

Make your reservation today at www.womansnewlife.com/gala.

ECHO Retreat

ECHO Engaged (Folsom, LA) - Sept 25-27, 2026
https://www.echocommunity.us/echoretreats.html

CBIB Compassionate Burials for Indigent Babies Fundraiser 
CRUISING FOR A CAUSE Car Show
Sunday, October 18, 2026 
11:00 am - 2:00 pm    Pontchartrain Yacht Club 
Fun/Dancing/Live Music           Seafood/Jambalaya/Beer/Wine 

October - Respect Life Month
“Mary, Mother of Life - Pray for Us”
For more details, click here

Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat

November 6 - 8, 2025

Contact Beth Maillho for more information at [email protected]

Save the Date: Woman’s New Life Clinic “Born to Run”
Saturday, April 3, 2027  Lafreniere Park 

Save the Date: ACCESS Joie de Vivre
Thursday, May 6, 2027

If your organization has an event or information that you would like to be included in the newsletter, please email [email protected]

Ongoing Respect Life Activities & Events

1st Saturdays - St. Cletus Monthly Respect Life Rosary - 11:00 am - Mary's Garden
in case of inclement weather, it will be held in the Adoration Chapel

1st Sundays — God’s Special Children Mass — Mass for children with disabilities, their families, and friends on 1st Sundays of each month at 2:00 pm at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church,   
504-834-0340 godsspecialchildren.org


1st Thursdays - Pro-Life Rosary - Divine Mercy Church - 8:00 am 

Every Monday — Holy Rosary for America — Rosary prayed in church or at the statue of Mary in front of the church at 6:30 pm every Monday at St. Matthew the Apostle, River Ridge
Stephanie  504-737-9776.

2nd Thursdays - Adoration & Rosary for Life - Annunciation holds Adoration from

4:00 pm - 9:00 pm the 2nd Thursday of each month in the Chapel for Respect Life.

During the 6:00 pm hour, prayers and the Rosary for Life are said. 
Donna at 504-258-9183  or ([email protected])

2nd Thursdays - “Pro-Life Rosary” - Our Lady of Prompt Succor, Chalmette 

The rosary is held at 5:00 pm in the Church. (May and October it is every Thursday)

Kenna VanCourt - [email protected] 

3rd Thursdays - Rosary for Life -St. Francis Xavier, Metairie
 The “Rosary for Life”  is held monthly at 6:00 pm in the Memorial Garden for the Unborn
[email protected]