The efforts of the Family Life/Respect Life Office are born of the belief that every human person is created out of love by God, made in His image and likeness, and is destined to live forever. Out of this awareness of the profound reverence due to every person and a great desire to draw each one closer to Christ, we provide programs to prepare couples for marriage, to support the family, and to build a culture of life. 

News Flash:  Cardinal Egan has issued a letter regarding the extreme abortion bill pending in our State Legislature (more information here), which he has asked to be read at all Masses and/or printed in every parish bulletin.  You can download a copy of the letter in English and Spanish.

Below you will find our program highlights this month:

		5,000 on 5th: Welcome Rally for Pope Benedict XVI in front of St. Patrick's Cathedral - Saturday April 19th, 2008. Click here to sign up!
		Congratulations on your decision to get married!  Register for a class, or browse our frequently asked questions...
		Are you married? Or just thinking about it? Either way, the Catholic Church cares about your marriage...
		May 18th, 2008 at 2:00 pm in the Cathedral of St. Patrick.  A special Mass for couples who are married fifty years are publicly recognized...
		Do you want to be a more effective player in the public arena? Join the statewide electronic Catholic Advocacy Network...