By Val and Deacon Gary Streff Special to the Herald The Diocese of Honolulu’s Respect Life Office offer several initiatives for anyone seeking information and support: Walking with Moms in Need, the Miscarriage Ministry and a program that addresses infertility. Walking with Moms in Need: This program was started by the U.S. Conference of Catholic […]
Respecting the dignity of human life
By Val and Deacon Gary StreffSpecial to the Herald Last month, we attended the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Respect Life Conference in Washington, D.C. It was a great time meeting with other Respect Life directors across the United States. The topics presented by panel experts included abortion, physician-assisted suicide, teen suicide, in-vitro fertilization, surrogacy, […]
Parish ‘baby showers’ offer pregnant, parenting mothers support
Special to the Herald Pregnant and parenting moms are in our parishes and neighborhoods, but in desperation are turning to other places for help. Walking with Moms in Need is a nationwide program established by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in 2020 to welcome pregnant and parenting moms to honor the gift of life. […]