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Uplifting Comments from our Mailbox...
Dear Friends of Priests for Life,
We love to hear from you, and we want you to hear some of
the compliments we have received from others. Please know that you
inspire us, and that we are always grateful for your support!
-- Fr. Frank Pavone
Bishops
Dear Father Pavone, Congratulations and fraternal
best wishes on your 15 years of service to the Church and the world
on behalf of the unborn. I personally have been inspired and
enriched by your many talks and writings, and I know many others who
feel the same. Thank you Father Pavone, for your courageous and much
needed ministry. Please know not only of my admiration for you, but
also of my daily prayers for your great work. In God’s time and by
his grace, life will be victorious. All the best to you, and may God
bless you abundantly. Fraternally yours in Christ, -- Most
Reverend Michael J. Sheridan, Bishop of Colorado Springs, CO
Dear Frank, It was so good having you as speaker and
concelebrant for the recent Legatus Cleveland Chapter Meeting. I was
disappointed that I could not stay for the question and answer
session. The Legates told me that you were terrific. Your presence
in this culture of death gives all of us hope and we continue the
struggle to eliminate the evil of abortion from the American scene.
When we hear prominent politicians like Senator Pelosi professing
the catholic position on the beginning of life so ignorantly, you
and I must continue our efforts to educate the public. There are
many who heard her and believed what she said. Your message two
years ago at the feast in little Italy was a message that still
rings in the hearts of the parish. As we carried Mary around her
neighborhood, I believe that she softened the hearts of the most
hardened. Congratulations on your jubilee in the priestly ministry.
You have been a strong advocate for the unborn for many years. I
have every confidence that our Lord will continue speaking through
your ministry to bring an end to this evil of abortion. May God
continue to bless your efforts and those of your community. Peace!
Fraternally yours in Christ, -- Most Reverend Roger W. Gries,
O.S.B., Auxiliary Bishop of Cleveland
Dear Father Pavone, Congratulations on your 20th
anniversary of ordination. May God continue to bless your priesthood
all through the years. Congratulations, too on your 15th anniversary
as director of Priests For Life. Your commitment to the cause of
life is an inspiration and encouragement to all of us. With cordial
good wishes, I remain Sincerely yours in Christ, -- Most
Reverend Francis Kane, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago, IL
Dear Father Pavone, It is a privilege to join with
your family and many friends to extend my best wishes and promised
prayers on the joyous occasion of your 15th anniversary as Director
of Priests For Life and your 20th anniversary to the priesthood.
Your exemplary leadership and dedication to Priests For Life during
these past fifteen years has brought the value of human life to the
forefront especially in defense of the unborn and spiritual healing
of those who suffer anguish as a result of abortion. Since
implementing the Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat in September 2006, the
diocese of Lexington has blessed to help nineteen post abortive
women and men deal with the grief and tragic results of abortion. By
means of this distinctive ministry, participants have experienced a
renewal of life by forgiveness and the healing power of God's love.
May this wonderful milestone in your life bring you many more years
abundant in grace, joy, and good health and may God grant you many
more years in his service. With assurance of my continuing prayers
for you, I am Sincerely yours in Christ, -- Most Reverend
Ronald W. Gainer, Bishop of Lexington, KY
Dear Father Pavone: This opportunity is taken to wish
you – ad multos annos! I extend to you the assurances of my
continued consideration, as well as my prayers. -- Sincerely yours
in Christ, -- Most Reverend Frank J. Dewane, Bishop of Venice,
FL
Dear Father Pavone, I write to offer my prayerful
best wishes upon the upcoming celebration of your 15th anniversary
as Director of Priests For Life and your 20th anniversary of
ordination of the priesthood. Please know of my appreciation for
your tireless efforts and faithful witness for the defense of all
human life, especially the unborn. Through the intercession of Mary
our Mother, may our Lord continue to shower his abundant blessings
upon you. -- Sincerely in Christ, Most Reverend Michael F.
Burbidge, Bishop of Raleigh, NC
Dear Father Pavone, I wish to extend to you my
sincere congratulations on your 15th anniversary as the National
Director of Priests For Life and also your 20th anniversary as a
Priest. With the present political climate in the United States,
your work is even more imperative. May God continue to bless you and
give you many more happy and joy filled years in his holy
priesthood. Sincerely yours in Christ, -- Most Reverend
Arthur J. Serratelli, Bishop of Patterson, NJ
Congratulations and best wishes on this 20th
anniversary celebration of priestly ordination and the 15th
anniversary as National Director of Priests For Life. What a
beautiful testimony of faith and grace this occasion is. May God
bless you during this year of celebration as well as in each of the
years that lie ahead for you according to God’s plans. May our Lord
shower you with his living smile and the happiness of a life of
service to Christ and his church, especially those most vulnerable.
...I will pray with you a prayer of thanksgiving for the years that
have been, and of petition for all the good yet to come. With my
fraternal greetings and good wishes, I am Sincerely yours in Christ
Jesus, -- Most Reverend Fabian W. Bruskewitz,
Bishop of Lincoln, NE
Dear Father Pavone, Congratulations on your 15th
anniversary as Director of Priests For Life and your 20th
anniversary as a priest. I salute you and thank you. You have done
excellent work in your priesthood, and God certainly will reward you
richly. May God continue to bless your work and your priesthood. --
Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend John B.
McDowell, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Pittsburgh, PA
What a great joy it is in our church for Fr. Frank
Pavone to be celebrating these two very special anniversaries this
year. Fr. Pavone has always been a steadfast believer and follower
of Christ and His Church, and his work with Priests For Life
continues to be a beacon of hope against the terrible tragedy of
abortion. Please tell Fr. Pavone and all the members of Priests For
Life of my continued prayers for their ministry and of the prayers
of all the faithful of the Diocese of Peoria.
Sincerely yours in Christ, -- Most Reverend Daniel R. Jenky,
C.S.C., Bishop of Peoria, IL
Dear Father Pavone, I write to express my
congratulations and good wishes on your 20th anniversary as a
priest. .. I wish to take the opportunity to express my admiration
and gratitude for your exemplary priestly ministry at the service of
the Gospel of Life. Be assured of my prayers asking the Lord
to give you and your ministry many blessings and graces in the years
ahead. May our blessed Mother, Santa Maria de Guadalupe, look kindly
upon you and protect you under the mantle of her maternal care. --
Fraternally, Most Reverend Jaime Soto, Coadjutor Bishop of
Sacramento, CA
I have received your letter of September 2nd in which
you ask for comments concerning the noble ministry of Father Frank
Pavone – a Priests For Life. I have never been given an easier
task... It is my honor and privilege to honor Father Frank for his
virtuous work in defending God’s greatest gift to mankind: LIFE
Dear Father Frank:
My sincere congratulations to you on this festive occasion, as you
celebrate your 20th anniversary as a Priest and your 15th anniversary as
director of Priests For Life. There are only two issues facing the human
race: LIFE and THE QUALITY OF LIFE. World leaders choose quality of life
and ignore life itself. You have always been a “beacon of hope” you have
always CHOSEN LIFE, a Gift for God. Even Shakespeare said, “ To be, or
not to be, that is the question.” Leaders of governments can offer
citizens a better quality of life, but deny LIFE to the most innocent,
helpless citizens, the unborn. They miss the mark. In the book of
Deuteronomy, God said, “CHOOSE LIFE” Jesus said, “ I have come that you
may have LIFE and have it to the full.” You and leaders of pro-life
movements throughout the country have examined the issues of our time
and have chosen "the better part.” “CHOOSE LIFE.” Commending you
to Mary, the mother of Jesus and the mother of priests, I remain,
Your friend,
Most Reverend Andrew J. McDonald, Bishop Emeritus of Little Rock, AR
Dear Fr. Pavone, I want to congratulate you on the 20th
anniversary of your ordination to the sacred priesthood and on the 15th
anniversary of your position on founder and director of priests for life.
May God bless you abundantly and may our blessed Virgin Mary intercede for
you in your ministry of defending life from conception until death. You will
always have my prayers and support. Sincerely in Christ,-- Most
Reverend, Martin Holley, Auxiliary Bishop of Washington
Dear Father Pavone, I wish to offer my congratulations on
your 20th anniversary of priesthood and your 15th anniversary as director of
Priests For Life. Your dedication and unselfish giving of yourself in your
priesthood has change so many lives and even the face of this world as you
continue to enlighten people on the gift of life. May God continue to bless
you in your ministry abundantly. Sincerely yours in Christ, --
Most Reverend Joseph A. Pepe, Bishop of Las Vegas, NV
Dear Frank, I rejoice with you and your many many friends and
family as you celebrate twenty years of priesthood. May the lord keep you
for many years to come, advancing his cause for life. -- Fraternally, --
Most Reverend Victor Galeone, Bishop of St. Augustine, FL
Dear Frank, Please accept my congratulations on the
celebration of your 15th anniversary as a priest. May your days be filled
with God’s grace and peace. Fraternally yours in Christ, -- Most
Reverend J. Kevin Boland, Bishop of Savannah, GA
Dear Frank, May I join with a host of others and especially
the innocent saints in heaven to congratulate you and pray for you and your
ministry on the occasion of 20th anniversary of the priesthood and 15th as
director for the prolife movement. May God of life and his mother Mary bless
all in need for your ministry always. -- Most Reverend Dominic M.
Luong, Auxiliary of Orange, CA
"God
bless your Apostolate for Life...God bless Priests for Life"
--Pope John Paul III have known Fr. Pavone and have followed the
work of Priests for Life for many years, and have witnessed
the expansion of this ministry to its current international scope,
as well as to its widespread engagement of the laity in service to
the most vulnerable of God's children in the proclamation of the
Gospel of Life. -- Renato Raffaele Cardinal Martino,
President, Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, Vatican City
(2008).
In the capacity of National Director, I know Fr.
Pavone has traveled the length and breadth of our country encouraging Catholic
Priests to actively participate in the pro-life movement. I know of no effort
more noble, more timely or important than the recruitment of our clergy in the
cause for life. --John
Cardinal O'Connor, Archbishop of New York
Protecting the unborn and defending the most vulnerable in our society is at the
very heart of the Church’s mission, and she commends PFL/Missionaries of the
Gospel of Life for their many laudable contributions toward that end --
Most Reverend Patrick Zurek, Bishop of Amarillo (September 2008)
The pro-life work of Priests for Life, and
Father Pavone in particular, has saved lives, strengthened families
and brought countless numbers of people to a deeper appreciation of
the great gift of life and the dignity of each and every human
being. Priests for Life has been arguably one of the most important
movements in the history of North American Church. With the
establishment of the Missionaries of the Gospel of Life even greater
spiritual strength will be added to the most urgent goal of ending
abortion and other pro-death practices in our society. --
Most Reverend Robert J. Baker, Bishop Birmingham
I am very honored to offer my own approval and
endorsement of Priests for Life so that many of our brother priests in the
Dioceses and Archdioceses across the country may come to know about your
outstanding work and to embrace it as a very special and personal apostolate
for themselves. --Roger Cardinal
Mahony, Archbishop of Los Angeles
I remember when I first came to know
Priests for Life and now see, to my great satisfaction, how the association
has grown. I am delighted to see that Priests for Life is associated with so
many dioceses and that the bishops are giving you the support you need in
this vital ministry. Let us hope that this support increases as well as the
priest members. May the Lord and our Blessed Mother bless Priests for Life.
-- His Eminence Alfonso Cardinal Lopez Trujillo, Pontifical Council
for the Family
At the beginning of my mission here in
the United States of America, it has been my pleasure to know of you and the
good work of Priests for Life. As the personal representative of His
Holiness Pope John Paul II in this great country, I can assure you of the
Holy Father's deep appreciation for your noble efforts and initiatives on
behalf of the Gospel of Life. Invoking the Lord's abundant blessings
upon you and your dedicated collaborators, I remain, with cordial greetings,
sincerely yours in Christ. -- Archbishop Gabriel Montalvo,
(former) Apostolic Nuncio to the United States
Dear Father Pavone: Thank you for your service to
the Church and your efforts to protect human life. -- Most Reverend Thomas
J. Rodi, Archbishop of Mobile, AL
Dear Fr. Frank: I am deeply grateful for all of the
work you do on behalf of life. Thank you for extending your resources to
the services of the Archdiocese for Military Services. .... Please be assured of my prayers for the
ministry of Priests For Life. May our Lord continue to bless you as you
proclaim the Gospel of Life. -- Most Reverent Timothy P. Broglio,
Archbishop for the Military Services, Washington, D.C.
May the Lord Jesus richly bless your very noble
endeavor. May Our Blessed Lady, Mother of the Gift of Life, keep you under
her protective mantle. -- Bishop Edward M. Grosz, Auxiliary Bishop,
Diocese of Buffalo, NY
Dear Father Frank: I have many reasons to be
grateful to God for my vocation. I also have many reasons to be grateful
to you, I will ask God to give you the grace of deep faith and hope in His love.
Thanks for your continued support, and especially your prayers! --
Most Reverend J. Peter Sartain, Bishop of Joliet, Illinois
Dear Catholic Faithful: Among the
numerous groups worthy of mention that seek to promote a
"Culture of Life," I wish to commend the efforts of the Priests
for Life under the inspiration of Fr. Frank Pavone ... I enthusiastically support their efforts, and,
in particular within our diocese, those of Mr. Michael Colicchio
and Mrs. Lisa Morris who are among the first lay affiliates.
An essential part of the endeavors of the Missionaries of the
Gospel of Life entails the creation of "Life Cells"
consisting of lay affiliate members who make certain commitments
to prayer, personal study, and pro-life work to the extent that
their duties permit. As such, Mike and Lisa seek to start
up three initial "Life Cells" within the Diocese beginning with
Knoxville, Chattanooga and Johnson City. In support of
Mike an Lisa's efforts, I encourage you to learn more about the
Missionaries of the Gospel of Life by visiting their
website at www.priestsforlife.org. Priests for Life has
contributed significantly to the promotion of a "Culture of
Life" by helping to save lives, strengthening families and
bringing countless people to a deeper appreciation of the great
gift of life and the dignity of each and every human being.
As Mike and Lisa go forth with my blessing, I ask you to be
supportive of their efforts. May God continue to bless
you. Sincerely yours in the Lord -- Most Rev. Joseph E.
Kurtz, D.D., Bishop of Knoxville
Dear Dr. [Theresa] Burke: I am very
pleased, once again, to express my gratitude to you for your
continuing outstanding service to the Church and to God’s
people. Your Rachel’s Vineyard Ministries has touched,
healed and helped many people here in the Archdiocese of
Oklahoma City. ... May Almighty God bless you and this good
work. Sincerely
yours in Christ, -- Most Reverend Eusebius J. Beltran,
Archbishop of Oklahoma City
This is indeed positive and
important ministry in the life of the church today. ...please be assured
of my prayerful support. -- Most Reverend Lawrence E.
Brandt, JCD, PhD, Bishop of Greensburg
The Apostolate of these
groups is very important to the work of the church, particularly in
keeping our priests informed and focused on the priority of life
issues... Be assured of his prayers and support for this venture -- Rev. Marc V.
Trudeau, Priest Secretary to Cardinal Roger Mahony
As the National Director of Priests for Life, and
one who recently began a new community of priests permanently dedicated
to full time pro-life work, Father Frank Pavone is one of the most
prominent Pro-Life leaders in the nation. – Most Rev. Robert P.
Maginnis, D.D., Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia, Honorary Chairman of
the Catholic Leadership Committee
[Regarding Priests for Life: A Global Mission] –
An engaging presentation of the ministry of priests for life, this
well-produced video underscores the significant role clergy play in the
pro-life movement, as demonstrated in the leadership of Fr. Frank Pavone
and his associates. I commend Priests for Life for challenging
that part of our culture that fails to show respect for life from
conception to natural demise. We can never underestimate the
importance of such essential work. -- Most Rev. Thomas V. Daily,
DD Bishop of Brooklyn
[Regarding the Evangelium Vitae Study
Guide] – I find the reflections and discussion questions especially
helpful. They offer a good overview of this most important
encyclical, and they help us to incorporate its content and spirit into
our personal lives. Thank you again for providing this spiritual
guide to the encyclical. May we continue to work toward building a
culture wherein all human life is cherished and protected from
conception until natural death. -- Most Rev Francis Kane,
Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago, Episcopal Vicar of Vicariate II
[Regarding Priests for Life: A Global
Mission] – thank you for sending me the video on the work of Priests for
life. While I had already known of the significant efforts Priests
for Life is making in the cause of human life, the video certainly
enriched both my understanding and appreciation. Know that you are
in my prayer as you reach out to more and more clergy and engage them in
service of the Gospel of Life. Thank you for your own wonderful
leadership. -- Most Rev. Richard J Malone, Auxiliary Bishop of
Boston, South Region
Rachel’s Vineyard Ministries began as a
single weekend retreat held on the grounds of Blessed Virgin Mary
Church in Darby, PA, for persons suffering emotional and spiritual pain from
their participation in abortion. From this small seed, in only eight
years this ministry has grown to offer over 1200 retreats across the United
States, and now spreading to many countries throughout the world. The
retreat process has been effective in bringing relief from the suffering
that is common to many persons after abortion; nightmares, depression,
anxiety, difficulties in relationships and a host of other symptoms that can
bring great personal, relational and family suffering. With effective
healing programs like Rachel’s Vineyard, we can help to bring and end to
this suffering, and help bring healing to individuals, couples and families.
-- Cardinal Justin Rigali, Archbishop of Philadelphia
Congratulations on the great effort you
give to Priests for Life and for all you do so well. "Thank you" and God
bless you and all you do for the unborn. -- Most Rev. James
Niedergeses, Bishop Emeritus of Nashville, TN
I have read your updated Mission
Statement and I think everything looks positive and well developed. I both
admire and am grateful for your work. Thank you so much for your generous
gift of yourself and your time to the clergy and people of our diocese. You
were spectacularly wonderful and we are deeply grateful. -- Most Rev.
Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., Archbishop of Denver
I am pleased to participate in a small
way in this program. I want to assure you of our desire to assist the
program in every possible way. --
Most Rev. J. Quinn Weitzel, MM, DD Bishop of Samoa - Pago Pago
I want you to proceed with The Gabriel
Project within the area. I appreciate the content of the brochure you
included, and I have trust in the quality of materials which are prepared by
Priests for Life. -- Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of
Ogdensburg
I also want to thank you and your staff
for all Priests for Life does to promote human life in this increasingly
more strident culture of death in the nation. -- Most Reverend Elden
Francis Curtiss, Archbishop of Omaha
I appreciate your
leadership in the ministry of reverence for life and support for priests
in pastoral assignments to teach and promote the Church's teachings. --
Most Reverend Elden Francis Curtiss, Archbishop of Omaha
I invoke the Lord’s blessings upon your
important work. --
Archbishop Agostino Cacciavillan, Apostolic Pro-Nuncio to the United
States
I have always noted that your own talks
are pithy, very much to the point, very easy to listen to and extremely
powerful. I am in complete agreement with everything that His Eminence
(Cardinal O’Connor) says about you in his letter of endorsement. I can only
say that he chose wisely and well when he selected Father Frank Pavone to be
his ambassador around the country in promotion of the pro-life message and,
in particular, Priests for Life. -- Most Rev. James M. Moynihan,
Bishop of Syracuse
Congratulations on the outstanding
interview. Frank, I praise God for articulate, faith-filled young men like
you. -- Paul V. Dudley, Bishop Emeritus of Sioux Falls
I write today to thank you from the
bottom of my heart for your generous priestly service on behalf of life.
Frank, your presentation was really excellent. God has gifted you with an
ability to speak well and motivate people effectively. I was especially
touched by the nuances you utilized in regards to the Eucharist. The two
uses for the sentence "this is my body" will not be forgotten by me and your
practical application of a deeper meaning of "do this in remembrance of me"
will be worked into many of my own talks in the future. -- Most
Rev. John
McCarthy, Bishop Emeritus of Austin
Congratulations on the very fine growth
of Priests for Life and the expansion of its service. I am happy and proud
to be associated with your group. In Peoria, we are delighted to offer your
newsletter in our monthly mailing. As the months and years go along, I know
that Priests for Life will have increasing influence in informing and
supporting those priests and other ministers who wish to speak up clearly
and consistently for the right to life. -- Most Reverend John J.
Myers, Bishop of Peoria (now Archbishop of Newark)
It is very apparent that God is blessing the work
of Priests for Life abundantly. I must also repeat my thanks to you for the
Clergy Conference that you gave to the clergy of the Diocese of Corpus
Christi. I am still hearing favorable comments about your talks and how you
raised the consciousness among the clergy about the importance of promoting
Pro-Life activities. -- Rene H. Gracida, Bishop Emeritus of Corpus Christi
On behalf of the Alliance of the
Holy Family International, I would like to thank you for having made the
International Clergy Retreat Seminar on the Alliance of the Two Hearts a
success. Your valuable contribution has certainly made a big difference to
all the priests who participated. The Alliance of the Holy Family
movement highly respects your expertise and its contribution to its family
apostolate. I pray that you would continue supporting us. And as we approach
the great Jubilee Year, I fervently pray that we can help bring back more
souls to the Church and to the practice of the Sacraments. The Holy Mother
Church needs your selfless generosity in this great time of need. --
Ricardo J. Cardinal Vidal, Archbishop of Cebu and AHFI Clergy Chairman
In encouraging your brother priests to
become active in the Pro-Life Movement, you are greatly strengthening the
efforts of the entire Church in the United States to bear witness to the
Gospel of Life. May the Lord continue to bless your efforts in the years
ahead. – James Cardinal Hickey, Archbishop of Washington
Cardinal Bevilacqua remains grateful to
you and all those associated with Priests of Life for all that you do to
protect and defend the sacredness of all human life from the moment of
conception to natural death. -- Reverend Michael F. Burbidge,
Administrative Secretary
As a member of the Board of Advisors I
can hardly give you better "advice" than to continue exactly as you have
been doing. –
Bishop George E. Lynch, New York
I think your organization does a
wonderful job and I am very happy to be associated with it by serving on the
Board of Advisors. I look forward to many years of association. --
Most Reverend John F. Donoghue, Archbishop Emeritus of Atlanta
Please know that I am honored and feel
very privileged to be on the Board of Advisors and I want to commend you and
all your coworkers for the marvelous job you are doing for the unborn. --
Most Reverend James C. Timlin, D.D., Bishop Emeritus of Scranton
I thank you for your own commitment to
the sacredness of human life. Priests for Life is most important as we
combat the evil of abortion and proclaim the Gospel of Life. I’ve
given strong recommendations for you here. -- Most Rev. Henry J
Mansell, Archbishop of Hartford
Your continued prayerful support is
also very much appreciated, both for me and the faithful of the diocese.
Thank you for your great work. --
Most Reverend Robert W. Finn, DD, Bishop of Kansas City-St. Joseph.
From Singapore and Korea I have been
watching your presentations on all cable and network stations. You
have been consistently excellent. Just what we've been needing and not
having. Congratulations in an effort most helpful in setting forth
Church teaching! In the Lord, --
Archbishop Edwin F. O'Brien, Archbishop for Military Services
I'd like to thank Priests for Life,
therefore, for acknowledging the efforts of The Leaven staff to articulate
and promote the church's teaching on this important pro-life issue in a
manner accessible to the average Catholic. With gratitude for your
personal commitment to proclaim the Gospel of Life, I am Sincerely yours in
Jesus the Lord of life, -- Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann, Archdiocese
of Kansas City, KS
As you are well aware, the Diocese of
Samoa Pago Pago is a missionary diocese 14 degrees South
of the equator. We are perhaps one of the more distant locations you
service. Our priest's and deacons each receive a copy of the
newsletter, and we read with interest the outstanding work you and your
brother priests are doing. Be assured of a continuous place in our prayers
as you move in to the Jubilee Year and the Third Millennium. Sincerely
in the Holy Family, -- Most Rev. J. Quinn Weitzel, MM, Bishop of
Samoa - Pago Pago.
Fr. Frank Pavone, of Priests for Life,
is a dynamic and inspiring speaker... -- Most Rev. Daniel M Buechlein,
OSB, Archbishop of Indianapolis.
Thank you for presenting at the recent
Leadership Conference of the National Catholic Student Coalition. I am
elated to learn that the students were enthusiastic about your workshops.
That, of course, does not surprise me given your commitment and expertise in
the area of respect for human life. -- Most Rev. Peter A. Rosazza,
Auxiliary Bishop, New Haven, CT.
"Your seminars were extraordinarily well-received. Many of our priests and
deacons expressed to me that they thought your presentations were among the most
practical and theologically sound we have heard on the subject of protection of
the unborn children..." --Most Rev. Rene Gracida, Bishop Emeritus of Corpus Christi Bishops' endorsements for Priests for Life
Study Guide on Evangelium Vitae
Thank you for the
Evangelium
Vitae study guide you sent me. Thank you also for sharing your reflections
on Terri Schiavo's death. I agree with you that we are at a teachable
moment for our people, and I think that this is a very useful kind of
resource to have available. May Jesus, through the intercession of
Mary, grant you peace and joy. -- Most Reverend Jose H Gomez, S.T.D.,
Archbishop of San Antonio
Thank you for your … study guide for
Evangelium Vitae. My heartfelt congratulations to you and your
pastoral team for preparing this study guide to accompany Pope John Paul
II's encyclical, The Gospel of Life! What a marvelous tool to
help our people absorb the crucial message of this important document!
I'm delighted that the study guide can be used by an individual or in a
group to glean the vibrant message of the Gospel of Life. I was also
quite moved by the compelling message of your leaflet, Terri Schiavo's Final
Hours. Your comment about fresh water for the flowers at her bedside
but not for Terri herself highlighted the hypocrisy of a culture that drains
the gnat while swallowing the camel. May the Lord continue to bless
all that you do to advance the cause of life! Fraternally yours in the
Lord, -- Most Reverend Victor Galeone, Bishop of St. Augustine
Thank you for your kindness in sending me a copy of the study guide for
Pope John Paul II's encyclical Evangelium Vitae, as well as reflections on
the death of Terri Schiavo. I am certain that both resources will be
of great benefit to our Diocese. With every good wish, I remain
Cordially yours in Christ, --
Most Rev. Thomas G. Doran, D.D., J.C.D., Bishop of Rockford
Allow me to express my congratulations to you and all the members of
Priests for Life for the recent publication of your study guide for
Evangelium Vitae. I found the guide to be a concise, informative and
faithful summary of the encyclical's teachings. It will be of great
assistance to those in the church who wish to reflect upon more deeply the
profound meaning of this important papal teaching. … Be assured
of my continued prayers for your important ministry in the life of our
Church. May the Holy Spirit continue to move the hearts of all people
and lead our society to recognize and embrace the culture of life that comes
to us through Jesus Christ. Sincerely yours in Christ, -- Most
Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Ph.D., D.D., Bishop of Brooklyn
This study guide is very helpful in
assisting people to read and understand the wonderful message of John Paul
II's, The Gospel of Life. I will encourage and promote the use
of it in my diocese so that people truly understand the Church's teaching on
the dignity of the human person and the respect of life. -- The Most
Reverend David L. Ricken, DD, JCL, Bishop of Cheyenne
This spiritual study guide, put
together by Father Pavone and Priests for Life, offers a readable and
practical summary of the critical teachings of our late Holy Father, Pope
John Paul II, with regard to life issues. It is organized and clear,
with points for reflection, discussion, and prayer. Please be assured
of my prayerful best wishes for you and the important work you do on behalf
of the Gospel of Life. Sincerely yours in the Lord, -- Adam
Cardinal Maida, Archbishop of Detroit
This spiritual guide to Pope John Paul
II's Evangelium Vitae will be of great help to all who are looking for ways
to implement the spirit of this great encyclical in their daily lives -
respecting, protecting, loving and serving every human life. Asking
the Lord's blessings upon the work of Priests for Life, and with every best
wish, I am
Sincerely yours in Christ, -- Cardinal
Roger Mahony, Archbishop of Los Angeles
Thank you for sending me a copy of your recent publication on the 10th
Anniversary of Pope John Paul II's encyclical, Evangelium Vitae. Your
study guide to the Gospel of Life is a welcome tool to assist our Catholic
community in utilizing, in a new and unique way, the beautiful teaching on
the gift of life articulated by our late Holy Father. I have
encouraged our Respect Life Office to make this booklet available to our
parishes and our respect life ministries in our diocese. May God
continue to bless you in your witness to the dignity and sacredness of every
life. Sincerely yours in Christ, -- Most Reverend Thomas Wenski,
Bishop of Orlando
His Excellency, Archbishop Sean O'Malley has asked me to acknowledge his
receipt of your recent letter sent with a copy of the Tenth Anniversary
Spiritual Guide to Evangelium Vitae and to reply on his behalf. The
Archbishop appreciates your thoughtfulness and your commitment to Pope John
Paul II's legacy of the defense of life in all times and in all places.
May his intercession lead hearts and minds to embrace the Gospel of Life.
It is good to know of the prayers that you were able to offer for Terri
Schiavo during the final time of her illness, surely this was a source of
spiritual help for Terri and for her family. May she be at peace in
the presence of the Lord and may her prayers help us to treasure the gift of
life. Thank you for your prayers for the Archbishop and for his work,
with the help of God and one another let us go forward to build up the
Church. With an assurance of our prayers and all whom you serve, I am
Sincerely yours in Christ, --
Reverend Robert T. Kickham, Secretary to the Archbishop
Thank you very much for the copy of your new study guide on Pope John
Paul II's encyclical Evangelium Vitae. It offers an excellent approach
to the dual challenge of understanding and living the teachings of this very
important document. We will be informing our pastors and our parish
Respect Life Coordinators of the availability of both the study guide, and
the pamphlet entitled Terri Schiavo's Final Hours. We are grateful for
the courageous work that you do in building the Culture of Life. Be
assured of my prayers. Fraternally yours in Christ, --
Most Reverend Arthur J. Serratelli, S.T.D, S.S.L, D.D, Bishop of Paterson
Thank you for forwarding to me a copy
of the study guide Evangelium Vitae - The Gospel of Life: A Spiritual Guide
to the Encyclical of Pope John Paul II. I am very grateful to you and
clergy and pastoral associates of Priests for Life for making this resource
available to us on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of this great
encyclical of our late and beloved Pope John Paul II. This will be a
significant tool in helping many discover or rediscover the great wealth of
wisdom and teaching contained in this landmark ecclesial document. I
pray that this guide may move us to a still deeper commitment to building a
Culture of Life that respects the sacred dignity of human life from
conception to its natural end. Again, my thanks to you for the
valuable work of Priests for Life. Sincerely yours in Christ, --
Most Reverend Paul S. Coakley, Bishop of Salina
Keep being, like Pope John Paul II, an
apostle for
life. The study guide will help countless people to come to a
better understanding of the beautiful gift of human life, which is made in
the very image and likeness of God. More than ever, we need to preach
and teach about the sacredness of all human life from its beginning of
conception until its natural end as determined by God. May God bless
all of your good efforts. Your brother in Christ and Mary, --
Most Reverend Michael D. Pfeifer, OMI, Bishop of San Angelo
Thank you for the copy of the study
guide on "Evangelium Vitae." I believe it will be a very useful tool
enabling people to understand and put into action the teachings of John Paul
II on the sacredness of life. Thanks for providing this service. --
Bishop Sam Jacobs, Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux
Thank you for sending me copies of your
recently published study guide for Evangelium Vitae and your reflection on
the death of Terri Schiavo. I am especially grateful for the study
guide. It is simple and concise and should prove to be a renewed
invitation to God's people to immerse themselves again, or perhaps for the
first time, in Pope John Paul II's magnificent encyclical on the sanctity of
life. I am impressed by the format of study/discussion and application
to one's personal life. I hope that this little book will receive the
wide distribution that it deserves. Thank you for the wonderful job
that you have done. Assuring you of my prayers for you and your
community, I am Fraternally yours in Christ, -- Most Reverend Michael
J. Sheridan, Bishop of Colorado Springs
Priests for Life is well know for its courageous and straight forward
promotion of the dignity of each human life. I am happy to endorse
their current efforts to urge priests and faithful to read the great
encyclical of Pope John Paul II, Evangelium Vitae. Also,
Priests for Life is promoting other useful materials. We all need to
grow in the depth of our knowledge of the mystery and truths about human
life so that we can promote them even more effectively. Wishing you
well in your undertaking, Father Pavone, I am Sincerely in the Lord, --
Most Reverend John J. Myers, Archbishop of Newark
Thank you for your kindness in sending
me the Priests for Life Study Guide for the document, Living the Gospel
of Life, issued by bishops of the United States in 1998. The
current controversy regarding Catholic politicians and the issue of abortion
underscores how timely and necessary your Study Guide is. While some
of the energy surrounding this question is created by the proximity of
elections, the situation is one which is the fruit of many years'
development, and a true change of heart among Catholic politicians will take
much time and effort. I believe the bishops of our country are
committed to that process, and the Priests for Life Study Guide will be very
helpful in this important undertaking. Thanking you for devoted
ministry which gives a voice to the voiceless unborn, I am
Sincerely yours in Christ, -- Most Rev. William J. Levada,
(previously) Archbishop of San Francisco
On behalf of the Alliance of the Holy Family International, I would like to
thank you for having made the International Clergy Retreat Seminar on the
Alliance of the Two Hearts a success. Your valuable contribution has certainly
made a big difference to all the priests who participated. The Alliance of the
Holy Family movement highly respects your expertise and its contribution to its
family apostolate. I pray that you would continue supporting us. And as we
approach the great Jubilee Year, I fervently pray that we can help bring back
more souls to the Church and to the practice of the Sacraments. The Holy Mother
Church needs your selfless generosity in this great time of need" --
--Ricardo J. Cardinal Vidal, Archbishop of Cebu and AHFI Clergy Chairman
Bishops' endorsements for "Contraception of Grief"
"This truly is a wonderful book.
[The Contraception of Grief] It should be available in the Newman
Centers on every college campus...In this book, The Contraception
of Grief, the authors take the reader through the various steps
necessary for healing. They give the facts, tell of the effects,
share the stories and provide the comfort and courage needed to find a
way out of the darkness of loss and despair. This is not simply an
anti-abortion or anti-contraception book. This is a book that
tells the truth about the real pain suffered by real people as they
struggle toward healing amidst a society and culture that has gone awry.
It is a book about hope, forgiveness and selfless love." -- His
Eminence Renato Raffaele Cardinal Martino, President, The Pontifical
Council for Justice and Peace
"I certainly see this book [The Contraception
of Grief] as another great contribution to the entire pro-life movement,
agreeing most heartily with Cardinal Martino on the value of such a book being
on all college campuses and Newman Centers. May the distribution of this book be
wide-spread and helpful in understanding gratefully the gift of life and
openness to this gift in marriage." -- Most Reverend Fabian
W. Bruskewitz, Bishop of Lincoln
“I am very pleased to have received a copy of
The Contraception of Grief, a booklet which will educate and counsel many
about the hidden effects of abortifacient contraceptives. All of us in the
Church are in need of such an education. Many are becoming enlightened
about the logical connection between the advent of widespread acceptance of
contraception and legalized abortion; yet, many are unaware of the direct attack
on life made daily in the silence of the womb by contraceptives such as the
Pill. It is my hope that this worthy effort by Janet Morana and Dr.
Theresa and Kevin Burke will be part of the great conversion of heart and mind
so needed on this topic. As shepherd of the flock of the Diocese of
Phoenix, I fully endorse this work.” -- Most Reverend Thomas J. Olmsted,
Bishop of Phoenix
"This book [The Contraception of
Grief] captures the urgency of the situation and makes it perfectly clear why
responding to families is such an urgent pastoral need." -- Most Reverend
Timothy M. Dolan, Archbishop of Milwaukee
"[This publication-The
Contraception of Grief] came at a providential time as we seek to develop
further the means to witness to the sanctity of life." -- Most Reverend
David R. Choby, Bishop of Nashville
"I was impressed with the
contents of this work. [The Contraception of Grief] I am grateful to you and
the members of your organization for proclaiming the truth in love." --
Most Reverend John C. Nienstedt, Bishop of New Ulm
Bishops' endorsements for Fr. Frank's book Ending Abortion
...I thank you for the
personally autographed, complimentary copy of your recently
published book, Ending Abortion, Not just Fighting It. I look
forward to reading this collection of essays of which I am
certain will be very informative and a source of encouragement
to all those seeking to protect human life. I am
especially grateful to you for your dedication and service on
behalf of the pro-life movement. Please be assured of a special
remembrance in my thoughts and prayers for you and those dear to
you. May Almighty God bless you with an abundance of happiness
and peace, and may Mary our Mother watch over and protect you
always. With prayerful best wishes, I remain Sincerely yours in
Christ, Anthony Cardinal Bevilacqua, Archbishop Emeritus
of Philadelphia
[Bishop Fabian Wendelin
Bruskewitz] is happy to endorse the book, which has something to
inspire anyone who reads it. All aspects of the abortions issue
are addressed in these powerful and precise essays. This book is
to provide a boost of vitality to those who love and defend
innocent life. -- Rev. Andrew Menke, Vice
Chancellor
Your book “Ending Abortion”
is like dew on the parched landscape in America. It will educate and
encourage all who read it to continue the battle for life with renewed
vigor. With kindest personal regards, I am. Most Rev. James C. Timlin,
Bishop Emeritus of Scranton
Fr. Pavone’s new book helps us to
strengthen our convictions with clear teaching and compelling
motivation. -- Most Reverend Anthony M. Pilla, Bishop
Emeritus of
Cleveland
Your Book will be a special
blessing for all those committed to the pro-life movement, giving us
much food for thought, insights from experiences over the recent
decades, and an agenda with concrete ideas and suggestions for the
future. -- Adam Cardinal Maida, Archbishop of Detroit
I am happy to endorse your work
and, in particular, this new book. …A critical challenge for us today is
transforming a culture of death into a culture of life. In his
thoughtful book essays, Fr. Frank Pavone offers us a very helpful and
wide-ranging set of essays on promoting life in our contemporary
society. The book: Ending Abortion, Not Just Fighting It, is both
encouraging and challenging for all of us who are concerned about
respect for human life in American society. -- Most
Reverend Francis Kane, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago
Father Pavone’s book, Ending
Abortion, Not Just Fighting It, gives a very informative
pro-life summary of the prayerful and pastoral ways of dealing with all
the critical issues that are connected to the evil of abortion. --
Bishop Michael Pfeifer, O.M.I. of San Angelo, TX
The book is indeed and important
resource in promoting a deeper understanding of the need for all people
to work for the protection of all human life, especially at its earliest
and most vulnerable stage. This book also comes at an important time in
our history, when the value of life is denigrated at all levels of
society. As people who recognize the image and likeness of God in every
human life, we must as the church work to protect those whose voice is
ignored and whose identity is disregarded. I am confident that your
words and your books will help support that work, and through your
efforts and your leadership, we will indeed come closer to the goal of a
nation that protects all people and all life from the moment of
conception to natural death. I commend you for the fine work you
are doing in prompting the pro-life movement, both at a local and at a
national level, and I hope that through this book and our shared
ministry of preaching the Gospel of Life, more people will actively join
the cause and become activists in the pro-life struggle. Thank you again
for the gift of this book, and I wish you continued success in
contributing to a world where the protection of all life remains our
goal. -- Most Reverend Arthur J. Serratelli, S.T.D., S.S.L.,
D.D., Bishop of Paterson, NJ
I commend you for your courageous
efforts for the cause of life. And I am happy to provide a few words of
commendation for your book and your continuous, persistent labors of
love for the unborn: “The Right-to Life of the Innocent Unborn is
the premier civil rights issues of our time, and Father Pavone stands as
one of the principal heralds of this important movement. His book
Ending Abortion, Not Just Fighting it, is a clarion call for
coordinated and consistent efforts to end abortion. I recommend this
book highly for those who want to learn more about the why’s and how’s
of supporting pro-life efforts and desire to help reverse the lamentable
Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision of 1973.” Thank you, Father Pavone,
for this very helpful and very readable book! -- Most Reverend
Robert J. Baker, S.T.D., Bishop of Birmingham, AL
Thank you for addressing this
critical issue and for all that you do to promote a respect for all
human life from the moment of conception to the point of natural death.
-- Most Reverend David A. Zubik, Bishop of Pittsburgh, PA
Father Frank Pavone has been a
consistent and strong leader in the pro-life movement for many years,
even in the face of the many obstacles which we faces, he has remained
steadfast and clear of vision. This new book reminds us that abortion is
not simply about a social problem, it is about relationships. People
are involved. The person of the unborn. The persons of the mother and
father. Person of those who run abortion mills and perform or
participate in abortions. As well as those of us who demonstrate and
teach against this tremendous evil which is being permitted by our
government at various levels. This thoughtful book will help many to
recognize the various aspects of the evil which is encroaching upon us.
And, it does this from a very positive vantage point, i.e. that we are
not just fighting abortion; we plan, with God’s help, to eliminate it.
-- Archbishop John J. Myers, Archbishop of Newark
Congratulations to you on your
accomplishments. I pray that your insights which motivate all people to
save the lives of millions of unborn infants. You are remembered in all
of my prayers every day. -- Bishops Joseph Howze, Bishop Emeritus
of Biloxi, MS
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Priests for Life is a great work of God
that will renew you. I was so impressed with Fr. Pavone I wanted to buy the
company. Please join us! -- Fr. Thomas, IL
We priests are so very
proud of the work you are doing. Your leadership and guidance in the
Pro-Life movement is truly an inspiration to us and for us. -- Very Rev. E.
Michael Camilli, M.S.C.
Fr Frank, as a brother priest, I
applaud and encourage you to continue the good work of promoting the Gospel
of Life in and through your service to Priests for Life. Thank you for the
good word on the progress achieved through prayer and charitable protest, as
demonstrated by the recent events in Texas, which also expose the lie of
"free choice". Please be assured of my prayers and support. Fraternally in
Christ, -- Fr. Matthew, NC
Thanks for giving me words for my
homilies. -- Fr. Tim
Dear Fr. Frank, It was indeed a
pleasure to have you with us last weekend. The proof of a good
speaker/homilist is when the talk is longer than usual and there are hardly
any complaints about it. You made quite an impression on the entire
parish – we have nothing but positive reviews of your inspiring
presentation. We thank you for all the information you brought to [us] in
the area of Pro-life. The literature, both in the Church bulletin and at the
exit of the Church, has given our parish much to think about and several
positive ways to react. -- Fr. Campion, Fr. Lonergan, Fr. Colton and [the
entire] parish family.
In desperation my husband asked [our
pastor] if he would at least read some material written for priests from
Priests for Life. He said that he would. Months later, with no further
contact from him, he did preach one pro life homily. I want you to know once
again how much we appreciate your work and how it impacted on one church and
brought us a sense of hope. To the best of my knowledge, that was the only
pro-life homily he ever gave, but we will always be grateful to you for
helping him find a way to speak the truth. Sincerely, -- Bobbie
Thanks for your [your brochure]
"Answering Pro-abortion Politicians." It will be a big help in my work. --
Fr. Daniel, OK
I wish to express my appreciation for
all you do. I recently requested and received the lovely package with the
video, audios and other materials for priests. I gave it to my pastor, Fr.
Joseph... He and I later met to discuss bringing the message to our parish
and have agreed to start a Respect Life Committee, of which I will be Chair.
-- BT
I applaud what you do, and you do it
well. I use the materials as a homily resource. "Justice and Peace shall
kiss!" -- Fr. Juan
We are continuously praying for you and
for your dear and near ones. Our love and prayers are always with you. We
have been praying for the success of all your efforts. You are
precious in the sight of the Lord! May the coming days be great for you and
be filled with the blessings of the Lord! Thank you! -- Fr. Joseph, Director General, National Mission
Service Center
I received your Newsletter through a
friend. Thank you for the wonderful work you perform in our Church. Keep up
the good work. In Christ Jesus our Lord, -- Fr. Mark, Diocese of San Jose
Beloved, this is to show my sincere
appreciation for the materials that you send to me. I have received it and
am really grateful, because these materials will add creditability to my
Mission here in Nigeria. Sincerely in the Gospel of Life, -- Pastor Jeremiah
I am a retired Catholic priest and a member of Priests for Life. Much of my
inspiration comes from you and your guests on EWTN. The good work you all
are doing is deeply appreciated. Thank you!! -- P.S. Priests for Life on the
internet is great and very helpful. Thanks again! -- Fr. Fred, Ohio
I am very glad that you are doing
wonderful work for the glory of God. I get all ideas from the
internet. I appreciate it very much and your services for the glory of
God and the church and our people, especially Faith, Life and Family.
Congratulations. -- Fr. Zacharias
This is for the first time that I am
visiting this site. You are doing a great service through this site to the
whole Church and to the entire humanity. I am a Catholic religious priest
from India belonging to the Congregation "Carmelites of Mary Immaculate", a
Congregation founded in Kerala, South India. Let me congratulate you once
again for the excellent work you are doing and wish you all the best and
God’s abundant Blessings in all your endeavors for the greater glory of God!
-- Rev. Fr. James
Thank you immensely for sending me some
of your Newsletters. I really found them enriching and easy to read.
In fact, I meet my Assistant Parish Priest and gave him one. He was
delighted. I told him to get in touch with you for more information
and how he can become a member. I’m also contacting other lay Parishioners
who are involved in the pro-life activities here in my parish. ... May our Lady’s Mantle cover you always. Yours in Jesus and
Mary, -- Fr. Paul, Africa
I’m an Italian priest. I have
visited your web-site. I make you my best congratulations for your web-site.
...
Sincerely in Christ -- Fr. Paolo
I just listened to another of your
excellent pro-life homilies on EWTN, the one in which you draw a parallel
between abortion and the worship of Diana/Artemis in the ancient world and
quote from a book in which an abortionist (in a sermon of all things!)
refers to abortion as a "good" and as a "sacrament". The clarity with which
you address the abortion issue is both magnificent and inspiring. Keep up
the good work! -... I don’t know
anyone who is as effective a spokesperson nor as "right on" as you are with
regard to every aspect of the pro-life cause. ...Please know that I continue to offer you
my prayerful support and very best wishes in the excellent work you are
doing. -- Fr. Phil
Just new to your website and I found
that it is interesting and educational. Keep up the good work. -- Rev.
Bernard, Philippines
I am a Filipino priest living here in
Italy. A friend of mine told me to visit this website of yours. I found it
very interesting and will really help me to solve some problems about our
ministry. Thanks -- Fr. William
Your statement on "The Annunciation:
Feast for Life" has only just now come to my attention. I thank you for this
effort and wish to support it. In the name of the Fellowship of Catholic
Scholars, I would like to "sign" the statement and endorse it. --Rev.
Thomas, PA
I am a priest and I congratulate you
for your work for life. You are in our prayers. I am a sculptor and I have
made a statue of Mary - pregnant. Since September 11, I have published on my
web page five messages about abortion. -- Fr. Leonard, NJ
I almost forgot to tell Fr. Frank that
I have long appreciated his special gift and calling. Thank God someone is
in the forefront of this issue. -- Father Brunet
I would like to congratulate all of you
most especially to Fr. Pavone. I always watch your program on cable TV here
in the Philippines. I am with you in proclaiming to the world that life is
sacred because it comes from God. It is so precious because sent his only
begotten Son to purchase it by his blood. More power to all of you there and
may God bless you and our mission. -- Fr. Joenick
Dear Fr. Frank, Please keep up the
great work in the Church’s spiritual battle to capture the hearts of all who
have fallen to the apathy or unawareness of the extent of the culture of
death that pervades our country. I preached on the issue of abortion and the
Respect for all life from conception to natural death this past Sunday on
Respect for Life Sunday, and told it like it is to the parishes I preached
in. -- Fr. Mike, MI
Encountering your website gives me an
inkling that this is one of what I need at the moment to harness more
knowledge on some relevant issues that could help me in my present
assignment. I'm now working in one of our big university in metro Manila
with a population of 26,000 thousand students. Thanks for your
website. More power and God bless you -- Fr. Rod
I am offering this note in affirmation
of the principle you articulate that people will not do anything about the
carnage of pre-birth human life until they actually see abortion - the
dismembered, shredded life in miniature that deserves to lie within the womb
in safety yet so terribly, terribly vulnerable to this culture of death that
is so all-pervasive in our world today. -- In Christo frater, Fr. B. J.,
Australia
I thank the good Lord for the work that
you people are doing. I am visiting this site for the first time and hope
that I will gain from your resources of knowledge. -- Rev Fr Stan, Nigeria
I have recently read in the EWTN news
that a group of pro-abortionists is beginning to attack Fr. Pavone, and
actually lying about his record and his involvement with acts of violence! I
only wanted to say that all of you are in my prayers, and that I know that a
big spiritual battle is being engaged against Priests for Life, and I am
willing to help in anyway I can to defend LIFE and the TRUTH! It is obvious
that your work is really producing great effects, otherwise the
counterattacks from the enemy would not be so vicious! So PLEASE, keep up
your great work all for the Greater glory of God, and again if I can be of
any assistance, please let me know! Blessings! -- Bro. Fernando
Fr. Pavone, I have intended to write
you for years and tell you what great things God does thru you. Your ability
to say the same pro-life message in so many different good ways amazes me
and radiates the Holy Spirit at work in you. God prosper you always. -- Rev.
J.J., NC
I appreciate very much your programs on
EWTN and your courageous leading of the pro-life movement. -- Rev. Robert,
CO
Dear Father Pavone, I’m glad to know
you and your works. I would like to say thanking God for your generosity to
work God’s works continuing on the earth. -- Rev. Joseph, LA
Dear Fr. Pavone, Thank you for the
material on your homily pages your website. I downloaded 47 pages of notes
last week and found them very helpful in talking about abortion this past
weekend. I get your newsletter but this is the first time that I really
looked in depth at what you offer. Yours is a very worthwhile and helpful
ministry Thanks. -- Fr. Gregory, TX
I am glad that you exist! -- Fr.
Vasile, Romania
I congratulate Priest for life and Fr.
Frank with the Proudly Pro-Life Award. I am very happy and this
information I will send around Lithuania for priests and Lithuanian bishops.
I believe it will help to establish Priests for Life in Lithuania. --- Fr. Robertas
Thank you, my brother Priests for your
courage and perseverance! I find your website most helpful in getting out
the Gospel of Life. I especially like your bulletin inserts. --- Fr. Bill
Thank-you for providing quality
information to assist in the preparation of homilies during this Respect
Life Month & pre-election season! -- Rev. Brian, MI
I quickly agreed to go to Washington
and join priests from many different states who were to stand on the stage
with Fr. Frank Pavone. He was to be the official spokesman. Twenty of us
went to the National Press Club representing many parts of the country,
including California and Idaho. After Fr. Pavone's presentation there were
some very pointed questions such as "How do you explain the polls that state
that Catholic women receive abortions in about the same numbers as the rest
of the nation?" and "How do you feel being involved in a cause that has
brought death and violence to abortion providers?" Fr. Pavone answered the
questions with remarkable poise and accuracy. The press conference went on
for an entire hour, which, we were told, far exceeds the usual time frame. I
found the Conference challenging and stimulating. In my trip to Washington,
I found Priests for Life using the media to the hilt. It was done in a
friendly way and with no compromise with the truth of the Gospel. -- Msgr.
James, OH
Just finished reading the text of Fr.
Pavone’s statement to the press last week. It was nothing short of
absolutely awesome and awe inspiring! -- Rev. Joseph
Wholeheartedly, I wish to congratulate
your "urgent message" which appeared in the New York Times, July 21st.
I am certain that the courageous and clear statement will produce great
good, and cause many pro-choice advocates to evaluate their position. Do
keep up your magnificent ministry. --- Rev. Joseph, GA
Your homily, your friendly sharing with
your brother priests, and your address at the Pro-Life Rally was most
inspiring and elicited many favorable comments. -- Msgr. Leo, NY
Your talk to the deanery has already
born some fruit. For the past two years, we have sponsored a pro-life Mass
and procession on January 22. Right after your visit, the Santa Fe deanery
decided they would sponsor and arrange this annual event. This is an
unprecedented level of pro-life involvement for our local priests and I
think it will lead to even greater involvement in the future. – Michael, NM
This note is occasioned by the report
about your talk at the CCL Convention in Cincinnati recently. I am delighted
with it. Through the years I have noticed you do a magnificent job fighting
abortion. Bravo! -- Rev. R. F., IL
Fr. Denis -- We want to thank you for
your powerful homily on the value of all life. Our parishioners needed to
hear it and it has had a good effect already. -- Rev. Daniel, PA
We are continuing Father’s aggressive
Pro-Life Crusade in the Mobile area with a News Conference on Friday at
Providence Hospital (Alabama Citizens for Life & Physicians for Life) and
had good coverage and quotes in the Mobile press after a great Life-Chain
rally and street formation. Additionally, I had three independent sources
inform me of priests who are not normally pro-active on life issues -
speaking out boldly against Abortion on Sunday...so a PRO-LIFE grassfire is
burning in Mobile! Praise God! In the Battle for LIFE -- Capt. J.D. Smith
Your full-page (NY Times) advertisement
was a welcome relief to see. It was a great article and the best of luck to
you. -- Fr. Mark, CT
Thank you for all you do and for all
the help you give me to help me save lives. -- Msgr. J. Peter, CT
I’m very interested in the work you are
doing and find thoroughly exciting the information on your Web page. -- Fr.
Philip, Bogotá Colombia
Thanks for being with us for the
Pro-Life assembly, you were excellent. You and the Priests for Life movement
are a great credit to the church. Fr. Peter, your words inspire because they
are backed with conviction. On behalf of the Salesian priests and brothers,
the school administration and the pro-life group, we are extremely grateful.
Keep up the good work. -- Fr. Steve
Fr. Pavone brought up new thoughts and
arguments, plus great clarity and enthusiasm. -- Rev. Omer, VT
Fr. Frank is always enlightening. --
Rev. Matthew, PA
"The Priesthood is God's greatest gift
to man. Its faithful fulfillment is Man's greatest gift to God". I'm sure
that God is delighted with your efforts to save the babies! I admire and
bless you. -- Most Rev. Nicholas, LA
Fr. Peter, Thanks for the great
research. This was just what I was looking for. Keep up the great work! In
Christ, -- Fr. James, KS
Many thanks for your site. It is a
great help when the pupils from the High School come looking for information
on abortion and euthanasia. Keep up the brilliant work. -- Fr. Smith
Dear Fr. Pavone, Just a note to tell
you how much I've enjoyed your columns in our diocesan [paper]! I loved your
"Don't oppose abortion, Stop it!" . . . Right on, Frank! Keep on thinking
and writing! -- Msgr. James, WI
Dear Father Pavone, during Holy Week, I
had a chance to watch EWTN. Although I have contributed to Priests for Life,
I had never seen you preach before. I was thrilled! Your talk was the most
convincing I have ever heard. And what I found especially powerful was your
offer of help before or after an abortion…with a toll free number! God
is doing a wonderful work through you. May He continue to bless you and all
who work with you. In Gratitude, -- Fr. Eric, IN
Dear Fr. Frank, I marvel at your
eloquent, convincing, and "no-holds-barred" presentation of pro-life issues
and newsletter, and via the EWTN Global Network which I listen to often as I
can. -- Rev. Julian
I enjoyed the article
in Crisis magazine by Frank Pavone. Will use it for future preaching. -- Fr.
John
Dear Father Frank: Your newsletter has
been a great help to me in my pro-life homilies! Blessings on your super
apostolate. -- Fr. David
Thanks so much for the
video tapes and literature you sent me. I have something in every issue of
my bulletins on Sunday that has to do with abortion. The "Priests’ For
Life Newsletter" is excellent. I use the word "excellent" very deliberately.
It really is excellent. -- Father Thomas
The pastor spoke again. This time he
was quoting you. He said, "Last time we were gathered here, I remember Fr.
Pavone saying, ‘Imagine we are standing outside a killing center in
Montclair,’ and for the first time I realized he’s right. There is a killing
center in my own town where I am a pastor." -- Christopher
Fr. Frank Pavone, the director of
Priests for Life gave a stirring, moving, informative and
spirit-filled presentation. He is well prepared, well balanced, well
informed, and filled with God’s Spirit in the articulation of the Gospel of
Life. -- Fr. Edward
Thank you for coming to speak at our
parish. I was extremely impressed by the message and you as a person. I
would love to join Priests for Life. I also saw you on Mother Angelica, and
you were terrific! -- Fr. Patrick
Many thanks for coming to Holy Apostles
Seminary and giving so fine a talk to our students. They were very much
impressed and helped by what you said. It was a very clear and intelligent
and thoughtful talk, and our future priests need very much to be moved in
the directions, which you were urging them to go. In all your work for
priests you have been doing an immense service to all of us in the Church.
We are very much in your debt. Your visit here was a very valuable one for
us. Many thanks. --- Very Rev. Ronald D. Lawler, O.F.M.Cap.,
President-Rector
I recently copied your letter. I sent
it to our Pastor. The very day I gave it to him, he used it as a Homily. --
LL
Those of us who met and heard you in
Oregon - priests and laity alike - are mighty glad you came our way. I am
personally very grateful to have met you and seen you in action. The homily
you gave in Salem was one of the finest I’ve ever heard and certainly gave
me a high standard to aim for in following your good example. -- Fr. Liam
Fr. Pavone's Mass was beautiful and the
homily on Hebrews was the best I have heard. Thanks for EWTN-TV. The Mass
for the 29th of Jan should be repeated often since it explains
the Mass so beautifully. It was true evangelization! Check out that great
homily! -- Fr. Martin, AL
Pro-Life and other Religious Leaders
Priests for Life has done an amazing job of helping to
spread the 40 Days for Life campaign to hundreds of cities across the
nation - and around the globe. Fr. Frank Pavone has tirelessly promoted
40 Days for Life through every possible communication channel,
personally contributed many of the daily devotionals used throughout the
campaign, and deployed the entire Priests for Life pastoral team across
the country to visit dozens of 40 Days for Life campaign sites,
providing support, encouragement, and guidance. I truly believe that
much of the explosive growth of 40 Days for Life has been due to the
involvement of Priests for Life and I cannot say enough good things
about Fr. Frank and his team. 40 Days for Life is proud to have Priests
for Life as a primary partner, working together to end abortion." --
David Bereit, National Campaign Coordinator
Dear Fr. Pavone, It is my distinct pleasure to
commemorate this truly remarkable milestone for you and Priests For
Life. Thank you for 15 years of dedicated effort and faithfulness on the
issue of life and congratulations on reaching 20 years of service in the
church. Just this past week, the Alliance Defense Fund also celebrated
its 15th year of ministry. Having grown together, we are honored to call
you a friend and key ally in seeking to preserve the sanctity of life in
our society. Thank you for taking such a strong stand and refusing to
compromise on one of the cornerstone issues facing our society. We
appreciate your friendship as a brother and co-laborer. Thank you, God
Bless you, and we look forward to the next 15 years with great
anticipation that God might grant us the blessing to see the value of
human life be restored to its proper place within the fabric of our
culture. Yours for religious freedom in America, -- Alan E. Sears,
Alliance Defense Fund
Dear Frank: God’s abundant grace and peace to you. It
is do good that the ministry o f Priests For Life and you which is first
of all God’s ministry and which represents genuine oneness – is being
celebrated. It is fitting. It is proper. And it will be memorable, for
those in attendance. During our years of collaboration, in serving the
Gospel of Life, I have admired you, your character, your ministerial
formation, your theological wisdom, and your leadership of Priests For
Life. Your ministry is essential to the contemporary, prolife movement
in the United States. Without your voice, example, and leadership, there
would be more indecision and confusion among us. With your voice,
example, and leadership, decisiveness and clarity, though imperfect, and
more in evidence in the movement and in its current leadership. Also,
Frank, I am so thankful for your ecumenical spirit. Your occasional
references to John Wesley and your openness to the common prayer among
Catholics and Methodists last summer at the 2008 Right to Life
Convention will never be forgotten by this pastor. Finally, your
friendship is reason for thanksgiving to God. For years I have
understood you as a brother in Christ and as a personal friend. Do
continue faithful in all things. In Christ and with admiration, --
Paul Stallsworth, LifeWatch, Task Force of United Methodists
Dear Fr. Frank, Congratulations on your anniversary
marking your tireless service for the Lord. It is on of the most
glorious blessings for me to work with you on LIFE and POST-ABORTION
issues. You are an inspiration to all. God certainly was in a great mood
when he gave you Life! Grace and Peace, Jennifer O’Neill,
Actress, Model and National Spokesperson for the Silent No More
Awareness Campaign
After 25 years of involvement in the battle for sanctity of life, I feel
confident saying that the seminar that features Fr. Frank Pavone is among the
most helpful and informative. Fr. Pavone's message crosses denominational,
social and political lines.
--Dr. Jean Garton, Foundress,
"Lutherans for Life"
I hope that many priests and
deacons will join the Priests for Life. This association needs many
members to educate and encourage all the priests and deacons who must
all work together to stop the terrible war against unborn children. –
Mother Teresa of Calcutta
You
and your people are doing great work for the Lord. I hate the thought of
the Church without it. So may the good Lord guide you in doing your most
important work. I pray that yours will be a good meeting and that your
indispensable work will increase. You always make great common sense.
If I were a millionaire, you surely would get part of it. All of you are in my daily prayers. In
the Lord of Love and Life, -- Fr. Paul B. Marx, OSB, Founder of
Human Life International
Fr. Pavone is doing such an
important service for the Church. He has been remarkable in his
initiatives and leadership in the pro-life cause. -- Fr. Michael
Scanlan, Franciscan University
Franciscan University is so proud
to honor Fr. Frank Pavone. He realizes in everything he does and stands
for that all life comes from God and thus has a sacred character. --
Fr. Terence Henry, Franciscan University
My goodness, but you're going from
strength to strength. I well remember our conversation here some years
ago when you were just launching this apostolate, and it is most
gratifying to see how it has born such magnificent fruit. The
immediate occasion of this is to congratulate you on the reward proposal
for killers of abortionists, and for the really fine materials on
"preaching on abortion." I have no doubt that the latter will both
embolden and enable many priests to do their duty. .... As ever, --
(The Rev.) Richard John
Neuhaus, President, Religion and Public Life
Congratulations on receiving the
Proudly Pro‑Life Award at the National Right‑to‑Life's annual
dinner, Father! We are proud to claim you as a New Yorker. You are one
of our own. God has worked mighty things in your call to defend His
little ones. And we praise Him for raising you up. May you continue to
follow His
inspirations. You, and all the Priests for Life, are in the
daily prayers of the Sisters of Life. With you we rejoice that He is
Risen. Alleluia! Fondly in Christ, our Life, Mother Agnes,
SV, Sisters of Life
Thank you for your inspiring
words, for sharing your ministry, and for all your dedication to this
work. Richard Dreyfus has nothin' compared to you! --
Bernadette Gonzalez, Executive Director, The Right to Life League of
Southern California.
Fr Frank has been a trusted mentor,
theological and spiritual advisor and personal friend to me over many
years in my work with Rachel's Vineyard. He brings a wealth of
psychological, spiritual/pastoral knowledge and experience as priest and
counselor with those wounded by abortion. Fr Frank is a popular
speaker at our National Leadership Conferences. He is always an
informative, compassionate, and inspiring presenter with excellent
content and delivery. Fr Frank has the gift of taking complex
issues and presenting them in a way that is easy to retain and apply
practically in day to day post abortion ministry for clergy,
professionals and laity. -- Theresa Burke, Ph.D., LPC, NCP,
Founder, Rachel's Vineyard Ministries, Author, Forbidden Grief - The
Unspoken Pain of Abortion
Thank you so very much for your participation in the Sixth Annual
Catholic Leadership Conference. Your inspiring and informative
presentation was greatly appreciated. We have received so many positive
comments from the CLC members in attendance. By their report, the
information received and enthusiasm generated from the conference will
be a tremendous boost in leading their organizations. Again, our
sincerest thanks for sharing your time and expertise. We are most
grateful. -- The Catholic Leadership Steering Committee of the
Catholic Leadership Conference
Thank you so much for taking the
time, energy, and dedication to fly out to the West Coast for our
Respect Life Retreat. We've received some wonderful
feedback from the event: "it was a quality day", "I got so much out of
the conference", and " it has really invigorated me to get involved
again." Certainly, we owe the success of the conference to your
commitment in spreading the truth about abortion, your clear and
educational seminars, and your enthusiasm! We were certainly honored to
have you as a guest speaker for this event. I was told that your
staff…was especially friendly, helpful, and gracious in handling our
many questions and logistical details. May God bless each of you
as you minister to His children! -- George A. Welolek,
Director, Office of Public Policy and Social Concerns, The Archdiocese
of San Francisco
Many, Many thanks for your
inspiring words at our March Legatus meeting in Milwaukee. We all found
your words thoughtful and motivating. Hopefully, each of us in our own
way can support the mission of Priests for Life. -- Frederick A.
Muth, Jr, President, Legatus Milwaukee
For years the work of Priests for
Life, and especially Fr Frank Pavone, has had an impact way beyond the
Catholic Church. I can say confidently that many Evangelical pro-life
leaders, my brother Robert and I among them, have benefited from and
been challenged by our collaboration with Fr Frank. I am thrilled to be
able to work this closely with him and the whole staff, in bringing
Evangelicals and Catholics together to build a "culture of life". --
Rev. Dr. Paul C Schenck, Chaplain National Ministry Center at the US
Supreme Court
Many thanks again for your brilliant presentation on contraception at
the November 17 breakfast-meeting organized by the Catholic men’s group
of the World Bank-IMF. You captured the audience with your intelligence,
persuasiveness, and clarity of concepts and words. -- Maurizio
Ragazzi
On behalf of the executives, staff
and chapter leaders of Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life, I want to
thank you for speaking at our luncheon.... We
were very honored to have you as the featured speaker. We have
received countless positive comments on your outstanding speech and know
that your message resonated throughout Minnesota. Your words were truly
inspirational and motivational for our members. -- Pam
Seliga, Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life (MCCL)
Thank you so much for your truly
inspiring message to all of us. I know you gave me some new ideas about
how to talk to women who feel abortion is their best and only answer.
You are an inspiration to all of us, with your complete determination to
get out the message. Sometimes we need to hear such a message, since all
of us get tired at times. ... Thanks again
for such a memorable evening. --
Mary Thomas, Allied Women’s Center of San Antonio
Words will never properly express
our gratitude to you and all at Priests for Life for all you do to keep
the Pro-life movement focused in our country. There is NO ONE who
more deserves the "Proudly Pro-Life" Award than you. Thank you for
continuing to listen to God's call. Please be assured of my
prayers for your health, family and all at Priests for Life. Your
sister in Christ Jesus, -- Kathy
DiFiore, Several Sources Foundation
Thank you so much for your
presentation to our Archdiocesan Convocation of Priests in Santa Fe. It
was such a blessing to have you in our midst and to hear your words of
wisdom on the dignity of life. I am so grateful that you touched upon
the philosophical issues as well and the present political situation. I
imagine it was not a coincidence that President Bush signed the law on
that same day banning partial birth abortions. I am sure that many would
have wanted you in Washington that day, but we are grateful that you
gave your time to us in Santa Fe. I can only imagine the
challenges and difficulties you face in the great ministry of Priests
for Life. What I admire in you is that you keep such a positive and
joyful spirit despite the many difficulties in promoting life. Thank you
for being such a good example to me and to so many priests in never
giving up on the Victory already won by Jesus Christ. Asking the
Lord's blessings upon you and thanking you one again, I am Yours in
Christ, -- Rev. Bennett J. Voorhies, Chancellor, Archdiocese of
Santa Fe Pro-Life leader endorsements for "Contraception of Grief"
“The present work, The Contraception of Grief, is a
fascinating analysis of the bitterness caused by that other vehicle of
the culture of death, namely, contraception. While the grief it
engenders is in a certain sense of another order than the post-abortion
grief, the booklet highlights one of the most fundamental evils of
chemical contraception: its abortifacient nature. The
“contraceptive evangelists” as it calls them know full well that every
society which caves into birth control eventually succumbs to abortion
and so, I believe that the present authors have given us a new and truly
helpful instrument with which to continue our fight.” -- Reverend
Thomas J. Euteneuer, President, Human Life International
“The Contraception of Grief is excellent
and needs to be spread far and wide. The item is most timely and hopefully
very many will read it and spread it across the land. Much too little has
been said and written about abortifacients, but now we have your document, The
Contraception of Grief (The Genesis of Anguish Conceived by Abortifacients and
Sterilization). Again, hopefully you will spread this far and wide.
-- Reverend Paul B. Marx, OSB, Founder, Human Life International
“Many thanks for the honor of reviewing
your most recent booklet, Contraception of Grief. It’s truly an
outstanding work. One that will not only enlighten married couples but
will serve as an eye-opener for those about to become ‘two in one flesh.’” --
Reverend Daniel McCaffrey, Director, Natural Family Planning Outreach
"This book [The Contraception of
Grief] will be provided to our Archdiocesan Pro-life Office as
a resource for their work." --
Reverend Robert T. Kickham, Archdiocese of Boston
Political Leaders
Dear Fr. Pavone, Your speech at the
Crisis dinner was a confirmation that yours has been a great public life.
You have poured both your heart and your soul into your service to our
country; and your faith is both inspiring and inspired. Warmest
blessings to you and yours in the days ahead. -- Tim Goeglein, Special
Assistant to the President and Deputy Director Public Liaison.
Dear Frank, I am grateful for you
strong stand for life, protecting the defenseless ones at every stage of
development, and helping to rebuild a “culture of life” in our nation.
Thanks for all you do. I look forward to our paths crossing again in
the near future. Sincerely yours, -- William H. Frist, M.D., Majority
Leader, United States Senate
You-and Priests for Life-are an
inspiration and blessing beyond words. The wisdom and compassion of your
commentary and homilies not only challenge us to strive and persist, but you
provide an enormous amount of perspective in our work to establish the
culture of life. ...
Thanks – US Congressman Chris Smith (NJ)
In 1973, I was a member of the Montana
House of Representatives (1969-75). I sponsored the "Hyde Amendment", in the
Montana Legislature; it passed both Houses and went on to the Congress
asking for a Constitutional Amendment "guaranteeing the right to life, from
the First moment of Conception", --- you know the rest of the story. ...I
want to take this means to congratulate you and the other Priests and the
Franciscans of EWTN, for finally stepping out STRONGLY for life. You
make me proud for your courage and integrity... ... but I’m happy to be a
Catholic and stand for life. THANK YOU!!! -- Bob Harper
This past weekend I had the pleasure of
attending the pro-life convention in Wilmington. The highlight of the night
was Father Frank Pavone, head of Priests for Life. His words were
informative and compelling. He did what too many Catholics do not do; he
talked about how the political process has been left to those who oppose
almost everything we believe in, yet we sit in silence. I encourage
all who read this paper to listen to Father Pavone’s advice and become
active and voice your concerns. The very foundation of our society is at
stake. – Letter to the Editor from Mike Protack, Republican candidate for
governor of Delaware.
Diocesan Respect
Life Directors
Dear Father Frank, The archdioceses of
Miami respect life office sends you our love, prayers. Congratulations on your
anniversary as director of Priests For Life and on your 20th anniversary as
priest. We are so grateful to god for giving us someone like you who inspires
every one of us in the prolife movement to be courageous and to do everything we
can to defend the least among us. I admire your strength and your humility and I
pray that God will continue to bless you with health and wisdom to know HIS will
and to continue HIS work. In the words of Henry Hyde, “Isn’t it remarkable that
God wanted you to be born at this time and place? Not St. Francis of Assisi, not
St. Catherine of Siena, not St. Ignatius Loyola – but you!
God bless you for their lives, -- Joan M. Crown
Dear Fr. Frank, Congratulations on the 20th
anniversary of your priesthood. You are on of my all time favorite priests.
Thank you for all of the help you have given to my ministry as respect life
director. Your visits to our local churches, participation in the respect life
conferences held in our diocese and for the great resources you provide. Without
this, our work would be so much weaker. I will write a letter to Big Boss in
heaven and request a half day indulgence for what you have done for us. For a
guy in my position, that’s the most they’ll give me. You won’t need it anyway.
Sincerely, -- Don Kazimir
Dear Fr. Pavone and Janet:
The Fourth Annual Walk for Life West Coast has come and gone and I want to thank
you both for being here and helping to make it the great success it was. Your
presence helped raise national awareness of what is going on out on the West
Coast when it comes to the culture of life. Hopefully, we broke the stereotype
that says that everyone in the San Francisco Bay Area and on the West Coast is
pro-abortion. We showed the nation that nearly 30,000 people can come together
peacefully and in the face of huge opposition to say that life is the best and
the only choice. We walked for the rights of the pre-born, for women, men and
families.
On behalf of all the organizations you traveled across the country to support –
the San Francisco Archdiocesan Respect Life Program, the Walk for Life West
Coast, the Interfaith Committee for Life and Issues4Life Foundation – thank you.
Thank you for your tireless support and for your graciousness in going to all
the events we planned for you. It was quite a hectic schedule but your energy
and commitment never failed.
God bless both of you for your tireless work for the unborn. We are proud to
include you in our Walk for Life West Coast family.
Vicki Evans
Respect Life Coordinator
Archdiocese of San Francisco
I received your recent email with your
greetings. Thank you. I also want you to know that we priests are so very proud
of the work you are doing. Your leadership and guidance in the Pro-Life movement
is truly an inspiration to us and for us. --Fr. Mike, PA
It is with my greatest admiration and
respect that I wish to thank you for your willingness to participate in our
Summer Rally for Life. The weekend events were a great success. We were able to
connect with many people to re-energize their "pro-life batteries". All the
planning for the last several weeks and months were well worth the effort as we
accomplished our goal of keeping the pro-life message alive during the summer.
It was truly a pleasure to meet you (at last) and to spend some time with you.
-- DF
I don’t know how to express my thanks for
the tremendous day we shared ...as we brainstormed and strategized about how to
usher in a culture of life in [my city]. Your work is phenomenal! I was so
incredibly impressed with Priests for Life. Fr. Frank, you are such a beacon of
light in the darkness. You have incredible and innovative solutions for the
challenges faced by the pro-life movement. I look forward to a long and fruitful
friendship with both of you for years to come!
Thank you for the wonderful mailing... What
an inspiring organization! We have much to do, but it’s exciting to see a
concrete example of what we are striving for in this city.
The Priests for Life newsletter is well
accepted and informative. -- Fr. Jay
Priests for Life has been a wonderful resource. It is important to me to know
you're there ready to assist. -- MF
Fr. Pavone has been to our diocese in three
separate occasions in which he has reached people of all faiths at a
fund-raising banquet, workshops at our diocesan catechetical convention, and
homily presentations in our parishes. The helpful resources that he makes
available are also distributed and serve as a valuable resource in the parishes
which are not able to hear him present in person. Fr Pavone is received with
good evaluations at all the events he has taken part in. We are grateful for the
time he has taken to travel and be present in our diocese. -- RS
Fr Pavone has been [here] at the invitation
of the office of pro-life activities and individual parishes. He ...is well
received by thousands on EWTN. Fr Pavone is always well received whether in
person, the newsletter or electronic media. -- JG
On the part of the Family Life Respect Life
Office, we wish to express our heartfelt gratitude for your participation in
Respect Life ’99. Your thoughtful presentation provided our audience with deeper
insight and vision about becoming more effective apostles for the Gospel of
Life. Equally important is the conviction and hope you give witness to. We are
confident that your words will continue to be a source of nourishment for those
who attended Respect Life ’99. Sincerely in Christ, Fr. John
Thank you so much, Father, for all you do! You are without a doubt hero to millions of pre-born babies and one of the Church’s great treasures. -- Rita Diller, Coordinator, Respect Life Ministries, Diocese of Amarillo
Your newsletter is great … Keep up the great work! God Bless -- Patty Rodriguez, Diocesan Coordinator Diocese of Fresno
Father Frank Pavone, National Director for
"Priests for Life" was well received by pastors, deacons, administrators and
pro-life lay people. His presentation was exceptional. Father Pavone’s talks
were nothing but energizing. His remarks seemed to strike a chord in our hearts
by the way he was able to convey the Church’s teaching on human life. He was
able to gently expose the prevailing justifications for not being actively
involved as Catholic Christians. The people…were impressed with his ability to
take the human life issues, our place as Catholic Christians in the political
and social struggle, and show us why we should be involved and how important our
involvement and commitments can be.
--
Peggy Sinanian, Pro-Life Director of the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
I had no idea you are such a powerful
preacher and insightful theologian. Joe Collison, Diocese of Norwich, CT
Your stay with us here in Louisiana was
most inspiring. The pastor had great reviews for you and our pro-life leadership
was almost ecstatic. --Brenda Desormeaux, Diocese of Lafayette, LA
The response to your message was
tremendous. In fact, never before have we had a uniformly positive response to
anyone speaking to the entire priestly community here in our diocese. This is a
first! Kent Peters, Diocese of Duluth, MN
We had a great weekend with Father Hogan!
It was worth all the time and effort it took to bring him here…his presence and
message were appreciated by a great number of people in our community. He did
much to strengthen the pro-life message here!
Deacons
Dear Fr. Frank, Thank you for your homily ... today is my 15th Anniversary to the Order of Deacon. I really
needed to hear your homily --Thanks and God Bless --Deacon Joe
Keep up your great ministry - we
need the leadership you provide. Deacon Nick
The accomplishments of
Priests for Life are outstanding. We see the results of your work encouraging all
of us in the world today. God bless and thank all of you at Priests for Life
office. Deacons in the Service of Life is great. We would like to bring it to our Diaconate
Community. Thank you and God's choicest blessings for you each and every day. In
the love of the living Christ, Deacon Ed
Fr. Pavone, I am third year
Diaconate class … Next to EWTN your ministry has been the vehicle that I have
(re)rooted my faith and have truly been able to understand the issues of
abortion that we don’t hear about otherwise. Keep up the good work your ministry
is a blessing to the Church and to all of God’s people. --MH
This evening, as I was flipping
through the channels on the television, I came across the coverage of the
National Right to Life Prayer Breakfast at which you were speaking. Your very
straightforward speech riveted my attention, and led me to feel that somehow I
need to support and participate in the excellent work of your organization.
Thank you for devoting your life to this very important mission of Christ's
Church. May God continue to bless your work and shine His light upon you. --
Deacon Joseph Hulway, Romeo, MI
To be honest, I don't know how I
ended up at this site .... but wow ..I am a recently ordained Permanent Deacon.
Thank you for this site. Fr. Frank's bi-weekly profile sounds very interesting.
Thank You and May God Bless Deacon Bill
It was indeed a great pleasure and
a privilege to meet and hear you. God be with you: don't waver-don't give up,
please!!! Deacon Dennis
Thank you so much for expanding
your website to include Deacons. I am a newly ordained Deacon and am very
interested in promoting a deeper spiritual life for all clergy. Deacon Ron
I have been so blessed and
enlightened by you and fed spiritually from you and your shows etc. I am a
validly ordained deacon. A convert from the Greek Antiochian Orthodox Church.
Your Servant in Christ, (deacon) Joseph
Fr. Pavone-Thanks for sending your
column to the deacon list. I try to preach often on pro-life issues. The
information in this column will be very useful. Keep up the GOOD NEWS. -- Deacon
Bob Davis, Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church, Swartswood, NJ,
Thank you for a great web site.
Keep praying for all the abortion victims, and be certain that Our Blessed Lady
will invoke her Son’s power to bring about an end to this horrible crime that is
so rampant in our country and throughout the world. -- Deacon John
Thank you for thinking of Deacons.
Let us know how we, as a group, can help your organization. -- Deacon Tom
Very impressive web-site with
great resources. May God guide this wonderful movement! -- Deacon Mike Meismer
May God continue to richly bless
the wonderful work that the Priests for Life are doing -- Deacon James
Blessings to you in the wonderful
Name of Jesus! What a valuable ministry you carry on here. I will be signing up
for membership in the Canadian organization. -- Deacon Gord
Thank you very much for
remembering us, the Deacons, often times we slip through the cracks. -Deacon
John
I want to be a member of your fine
organization. Your web page is great. So are your written products. Keep up the
good work. - Deacon Gene
From our
Brothers and Sisters in Other Denominations
Father Frank Pavone is a man who
is passionately committed to the defense of preborn children, and to the
sanctity of human life from conception to the grave. I have found him to be an
articulate and intelligent promoter of this cause internationally. It has been
my privilege to have Father Pavone as a guest on Focus on the Family, where he
was warmly received by our listeners. -- Dr. James Dobson, Ph.D, Focus on the
Family
Fr. Pavone’s voice is
"one-of-a-kind" in defense of unborn children. Your audience will be energized
as never before when they hear him speak. I value his friendship very much-and
Bott Radio Network is blessed to have his pro-life commentaries broadcast daily
on each of our twenty stations across America. -- Dick Bott, Bott Radio
Network
I respect Priests For Life and Fr.
Frank Pavone for the work they do in helping restore our nation to a Biblical
respect for all human life, and for working effectively with people of all races
and denominations in this most important
task.--Randy Phillips, President of The Promise Keepers
Keep up the good work. We
Protestants love you and appreciate the work the Roman Catholic Church is doing
for the unborn. -- DJ
Your God inspired messages fill my
soul with a passion for life issues. Thank you for working with the Protestant
community (Care-Net). We have great value and appreciation for your work. -- JD
I am not Catholic, but am very
impressed with the radio messages that I hear representing your organization on
Bott radio network. Blessings. -- Mike
We enjoy your wonderful and powerful
television advertisements on PAX TV. As an Anglo-Catholic Priest, I support
your efforts. --Reverend Thomas, MI
Dear Father Frank, I am a Protestant
minister who first became acquainted with Priests for Life through the
Eternal Word network. I have been a faithful listener to your programs on
the TV and the shortwave programming. I have followed many of your
suggestions - writing letters to Editors for one. I have been amazed at the
doors that have opened and how the Lord has been drawing me more and more to
unite with Catholics in this great cultural issue of our time - the
holocaust of the unborn. I have even had articles published in the Dubuque
Catholic Diocese Newspaper. Now I feel led to move from listening and
praying for your ministry to supporting it financially. Love in
Christ, -- Rev Ed
Thanks again for such a great
newsletter. The expansion on the theme of political activity and the Christian
will continue to be helpful to us in the pro-life movement! ...We evangelicals
not only hear you at pro-life conferences, but many of us receive your
newsletter and support your organization. Although there are some doctrinal
issues we part on, as Christians we all have the same Lord Jesus Christ and are
motivated by our understanding of the Christian ethic in our pro-life work.
Thanks for listening and for your outstanding leadership to all Christians! --
LM
To begin, I am a member of the
Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod, not Catholic. I watched your sermon on EWTN
last Thursday, and it was among the best I have ever seen. -- Tim
You go Father Pavone. You are an
awesome example and witness to the pro-life movement!!! -- Justin
Met Father Frank in Dallas. I am
very happy that such an informed and spiritual priest has taken the mantel and
working so hard to save children. -- RD (Pentecostal)
Although I am neither Catholic nor
a wholehearted ecumenist, I am of the opinion that the message can be treated
independently of the messenger and as such have I avidly read "Answering
Pro-abortion Rhetoric" and other sections of your website....I have found your
"Answering Pro-abortion Rhetoric" comprehensive yet concise, simplifying yet not
simplistic and very clearly focused on the mass of contradictions that is the
pro-abortion case. I presume we share the analysis that resolving the issue is
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