Several abortion providers and pro-abortion entities, including Falls Church Medical Center, LLC and Virginia League Planned Parenthood, have sued the commonwealth for regulations that “pose a substantial obstacle to the availability of abortion services for Virginia women, in violation of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.”
As the Catholic Herald went to press May 14, news came that U.S. District Judge Henry Hudson vacated his May 6 ruling on Falls Church Medical Center v. Oliver, which had allowed non-physicians to perform first trimester abortions.
Despite pouring rain, more than 500 walkers participated in the second annual Life Walk in Fredericksburg April 12. The popular fundraiser raised $51,798 for three local pro-life organizations: Bethany Christian Services, a pregnancy counseling and adoption program; Choices Women’s Center, a pregnancy resource center; and Mary’s Shelter, a home that provides expectant mothers and their children with housing for up to three years.
A pro-life doctor’s realization has led to hundreds of lives saved.
While hoping for a closure, Alexandria pro-lifers are grateful the new location will make sidewalk counseling easier.
The pro-life event benefits Mary’s Shelter, Choices Women’s Center and Bethany Christian Services in Fredericksburg.
The pro-life event benefits Mary’s Shelter, Choices Women’s Center and Bethany Christian Services in Fredericksburg.
Fr. Kleinmann blesses the altar for Tepeyac OB/GYN in Fairfax.
Pro-lifers lobbied against the measure, saying it could have increased abortion rights in the commonwealth.
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington was jam-packed Jan. 17 with pro-life tour groups, members of religious orders, student pilgrims and families despite snowy weather affecting the Washington area and beyond.
