Pro-Life Resources

Catholic Pro-Life Resources 

Catholic Teaching maintains a belief in the dignity of the human person from conception until natural death. According to the USCCB page on being pro-life,

"We proclaim that human life is a precious gift from God; that each person who receives this gift has responsibilities toward God, self and others; and that society, through its laws and social institutions, must protect and nurture human life at every stage of its existence."


On this page, you will find resources related to what being pro-life means in all aspects of life. Some of these resources come from us and others are outside resources that will help explain why Catholics are pro-life such as Evangelium Vitae. We will continue to update this page with resources and statements related to being pro-life.



Statement from Cardinal Sean O'Malley on the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade

Cardinal O'Malley's statement on the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade can be found at this link: Cardinal O’Malley’s statement on the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Published Jun. 24 2022. Local. (thebostonpilot.com)

Statement from Cardinal Sean O'Malley on Uvalde, Texas Shooting

“Today’s tragedy in Uvalde, Texas leaves us all stunned by the unthinkable loss of so many innocent young lives and the teacher who devoted her life to educating and nurturing the children.

Our nation has too often become a place of unspeakable crimes of gun violence that have taken far too many lives, though none more heartbreaking than innocent children. We must take action to stop this senseless carnage."


"We pray for the grieving families and the Uvalde community, whose lives are forever changed. In this moment we embrace them with prayers for peace and healing as we commend to the Lord those lost, consoled by the promise of eternal life. “


Evangelium Vitae is a papal encyclical promulgated on March 25, 1995 by Pope Saint John Paul II. It deals with issues pertaining to the sanctity of human life including murder, abortion, euthanasia and capital punishment.


Beginning with an overview of threats to life both past and present, this encyclical interprets many Scriptural passages related to life issues and analyzes them in the context of being pro-life.


Follow this link to read more: Evangelium Vitae (25 March 1995) | John Paul II (vatican.va)

Resources from the Catholic Parishes of the Blue Hills


We also wanted to share a beautiful homily from Deacon Jonas and how being pro-life was significant in his own life. Follow this link for the text of that homily: Homily: Hear the voice of the Good Shepherd – Live the Essentials


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