Jill George and Aaron Hallacy respectlife@ magdalenwichita.com Be a Voice for the Voiceless: Empower, Support, and Advocate for Life Even though a great victory was achieved for the Pro-Life cause when Roe v. Wade was overturned, we have seen many states, including here in Kansas, where abortion has been enshrined into the state’s Constitution. There are over 1 million abortions (almost 2 per minute) nationally and a substantial increase in the number of abortions performed here in Kansas. Our Magdalen Respect Life Ministry is dedicated to speaking for those that cannot speak for themselves, promoting the value and dignity of every human life, from conception to natural death. Our goal is a conversion of our society into a culture of life, starting within our own community, through our pillars of Prayer (Faith), Education (Formation), and Activities (Fun). Our group takes these approaches with truth and compassion not just for unborn children, but also for the mothers, families, and those that may disagree. If you are one who is dedicated to protecting the most innocent or just want to learn more about how to approach the conversation, please contact us to get involved with the Respect Life Ministry. There is a path forward. Our strength will come with numbers, with God, and with your passion, as we set the world ablaze! Upcoming Events Monthly Meetings Third Wednesday of each Month at 6:30pm in the Marian Room Sunday, May 17, 2026 Foster Care Fair-after all morning Masses Parish Hall Ways to Get involved Faith: Pray the 9 Days for Life Novena Spend some special time in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. Pro-life prayers can be found here: USCCB Pro-Life Prayer Attend the First Saturday Rosary at Trust Women abortion facility (5107 E. Kellogg Dr.) held at 9am on the first Saturday of each month. Formation: Attend a Justice For All (JFA) seminar – In person or online Become trained as a Sidewalk Advocate for Life in in Wichita to serve as advocates or prayer partners at abortion facilities. The training promotes a peaceful, prayerful style of advocacy. Find more information about Sidewalk Advocates for Life and pro-life news and events here: Wichita Diocese Pro-Life Activities Fulfilling Our Mission: Bus Sponsorship to the Diocesan Rally for Life in Topeka each year. Learn more about volunteering at A Better Choice (ABC) pregnancy resource center: Volunteer - A Better Choice Make frozen meals for mothers and Families distributed by ABC. Attend activities for 40 Days for Life in Spring and Fall. Make plans to attend the Mass for Life with Bishop Kemme each October, as well as Life Chain demonstrations that month to give witness to the sanctity of life. More coming… Click here for more details and up-to-date calendar of upcoming activities with the Magdalen Respect Life Ministry Project Rachel Can Bring Hope After Abortion Are you or someone you know hurting from a past abortion? Project Rachel can help. Call in strictest confidence: 508-791-HOPE(4673)or visit www.hopeafterabortion.com to learn more. Project Rachel Monthly Support Gathering meets once a month on Monday evening, 6:00-7:30, in Wichita. This gathering provides an opportunity for women to heal from the wounds of past abortions by sharing their grief and processing emotions related to their abortions with other women who have been through similar experiences. For more information, contact Stephanie Nemechek (316) 269-4673 or ProjectRachel@catholicdioceseofwichita.org . Foster care Resources In Kansas, nearly 7,000 youth are in foster care. The Catholic Church can be the difference in the lives of children. Often these children — from babies to teens — have been separated from their parents because they are unsafe, abused or neglected or their parents are unable to care for them. Sometimes kids just need a safe place to live while the adults in their life work through a temporary, difficult situation. These children come to foster care from all walks of life, all socio-economic groups, and from every community. Here are some links for local foster care resources: Safe Families for Children is a national, volunteer-led movement committed to keeping children safe and families together. They exist to support and stabilize families through the power of relationships. For more information, call the Wichita chapter: (316) 217-1096 CarePortal is connecting technology that drives action for local children and families in crisis. It connects parishes to children and families with vital needs through the caseworker. CarePortal is an online platform that brings the needs of hurting children and families in your community to your attention. Caseworkers uncover the needs. CarePortal makes local churches and community members aware, giving them a real-time opportunity to respond. A defining element of Saint Francis Ministries is their ‘Therapy in Christ’ approach, deeply rooted in the teachings of Saint Francis of Assisi. They provide a broad range of therapeutic services for thousands of children and families, including: Foster care home support, Foster care reintegration, Family preservation, Residential treatment centers, and Community outreach programs CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) volunteers are appointed by judges to advocate for children’s best interests. They stay with each case until it is closed and the child is in a safe, permanent home. We serve children from birth through the age defined by state statute as the limit to youth remaining in care. With CASA, children are more likely to find a safe, permanent home, more likely to succeed in school, and half as like to re-enter the foster system. Gathered Strong Sedgwick County is transforming our community by training and supporting those who care for vulnerable children. They envision Wichita as a model city where children and families thrive. Children are cared for by families empowered with tools and relationships that result in measurable improvements in well-being. Engaged community members walk alongside families in a friendly and loving environment. A great prayer for life is urgently needed, a prayer which will rise up throughout the world. Through special initiatives and in daily prayer, may an impassioned plea rise to God, the Creator and lover of life, from every Christian community, from every group and association, from every family and from the heart of every believer. -Pope St. John Paul II, Evangelium Vitae , 100 Back to Prayer
