Education, advocacy and support
Respect Life Ministry
The Respect Life ministry was formed in the Spring of 1997 and is open to all parishioners committed to developing a greater awareness in our church and community of our great gift from God - LIFE! We hold meetings to plan our activities. Watch the bulletin for meeting dates, please join us in taking action to help implement a "culture of life."
The Respect Life ministry hosts a variety of events throughout the year to help promote a culture that cares for all stages of life.
- Rose Procession
- Valentine's Weekend Diaper Collection
- Child Abuse Prevention Month
- Right to Life Essay Contest
- Baby Bottle Fundraiser
- Christmas in July Diaper Collection
- Memorial Walk
- 419 Cares: Winter Apparel Collection
If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Don Birsen at dbirsen@SSOE.com
If you or someone you know is pregnant and could use support, you're not alone. We invite you to explore the resources below, which offer assistance, guidance, and care for every step of the journey.
- Abortion Pill Reversal Helpline: 1-877-558-0333
- 24 Hour Emergency Pregnancy Help Line: 800-712-4357
- Heartbeat of Toledo - Your First Look: 419-241-9131
- 3950 Sunforest Court, Toledo, OH 43623
- Offers free ultrasounds & ongoing assistance throughout pregnancy and the early years of you child's life
- Heartbeat of Ottawa County: 419-734-9359
- 140 Buckeye Blvd. Suite E, Port Clinton, OH 43452
- Offers free pregnancy tests & counseling, as well as parenting classes, material assistance and more.
- Bella Vita Pregnancy Center: 567-694-5576
- 716 N. Westwood Ave., Toledo, OH 43607
- Offers free pregnancy support, as well as, post abortive care for men and women.
- The Nest: 419-350-1036
- 408 S. Mitchell Road, Bowling Green, OH 43402
- Offers free early childhood education and Christian care to children of parents completing their education.
- Cornerstone Pregnancy Services: 440-284-1010
- 364 Griswald Road, Elyria, OH 44035
- Offers free pregnancy tests, material support, recovery groups, ultrasound imaging and more.
- Mom's House: 419-241-5554
- 2505 Franklin Ave., Toledo, OH 43610
- Mom’s House Toledo is a childcare center helping low-income, single moms graduate from high school, technical school and/or college.
- Catholic Charities: 419-244-6711 Ext. 211 or 1-800-926-8277
- Provides connections to a wide range of support services.
- Project Rachel: 419-260-5811
- Offers post abortion healing ministry
- Visit their website here
- Joseph Ministry: 419-244-6711
- Offers confidential help for men affected by abortion
- Professional Clinical Counselor, Katherine Didion, LPPC: 419-482-8157
- 204 W Wayne Street, Suite 8, Maumee, OH 43615
