Gary Cangemi, Creator of Umbert the Unborn Comic Strip to Present Workshop at National Right to Life Convention in Kansas City, Missouri June 14-16

Gary Cangemi, creator of the pro-life comic strip Umbert the Unborn, is presenting a workshop at the National Right to Life Convention in Kansas City, Missouri June 14-16, 2007. This will be Mr. Cangemi’s fourth year as a presenter at the National Right to Life Convention having given workshops in Crystal City Virginia in 2004, Minneapolis, Minnesota in 2005 and Nashville, Tennessee in 2006.

Cangemi has also been the keynote speaker at events in Naples, Florida, Boston, Massachusetts, Mt. Pocono and Scranton, Pa. He has also given workshops at pro-life conventions in Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

The Umbert the Unborn comic strip will be entering its seventh year on June first with more than 750,000 readers. Umbert appears in more than 100 publications including Catholic newspapers, church bulletins and pro-life newsletter. You can read Umbert on the Internet daily at www.catholic.net on the Culture of Life page and on www.ncregister.com click on “Culture of Life”.

Mr. Cangemi is also the author of a book Umbert the Unborn: A Womb with A View and has created pro-life billboards and movie theater ads using Umbert. Churches who wish to run Umbert the Unborn in their bulletins or Pro-Life groups who would like to use Umbert in their newsletter should visit www.umberttheunborn.com for further information.

Rewarding Illegal Aliens: Senate Bill Undermines The Rule of Law

The Heritage Foundation wrote a critique of the Immigration Bill which the Senate and President tried to ram through Congress before Memorial day. I address this issue because it deals with the safety of the American public. Unbelievably, the bill allows the federal government only one business day to conduct a background check to prevent crinimals and terrorists from obtaining legal status. When have you ever known the federal government to do anything in one business day?! A paragraph from the Heritage Foundation analysis follows: "Hobbled Background Checks: The bill would make it extremely difficult for the federal government to prevent criminals and terrorists from obtaining legal status. Under Section 601(h)(1), the bill would allow the government only one business day to conduct a background check to determine whether an applicant is a criminal or terrorist. Unless the government can find a reason not to grant it by the end of the next business day after the alien applies, the alien receives a probationary Z visa (good from the time of approval until six months after the date Z visas begin to be approved, however long that may be) that lets him roam throughout the country and seek employment legally."

Criminals and terrorists will be given legal status under this seriously flawed bill as happened in a 1986 amnesty bill which granted legal status to Mahmoud Abouhalima, the ringleader of the 1993 terrorist attack on the Word Trade Center. Isn't the government supposed to protect its citizens? This bill even offers amnesty to gang members.

The Heritage Foundation Analysis is well worth your time. To read it visit: Rewarding Illegal Aliens: Senate Bill Undermines The Rule of Law

Save the Catholic Schools! by Sol Stern, City Journal Spring 2007

I found this interesting although long article on inner city Catholic schools. What has this to do with pro-life you ask? Promoting the Gospel of Life is an integral part of the Catholic school's mission, is it not? While this article is about inner city Catholic schools in New York,I'm sure inner city Catholic schools in PA face the same challenges. The lead of this article follows:
"We almost lost Harlem’s Rice High School a few years ago. And what a defeat that would have been for all New Yorkers, Catholic and non-Catholic alike. For the past three decades, Rice has rescued at-risk African-American boys and turned them into responsible men who go on to college and then give back to the community. Yet despite this academic success, Rice almost succumbed to the demographic changes and financial pressures that have led to the closing of thousands of excellent inner-city Catholic schools and needlessly deepened the nation’s urban-education crisis." To read more visit:
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Help Kate Adamson Spread the Pro-Life Message. Vote for Kate in Prevention Magazine/ABC News Contest Vote Before May 25th

Kate Adamson is the author of Paralyzed but not Powerlesswhich tells of her experience with medical professionals who wanted to let her die after a double brain stem stroke left her completely paralyzed and unable to speak. Her doctors said she was in a “persistent vegetative state” with no hope of recovery. Surprizingly, Kate Adamson was the speaker at the Respect Life Prayer Breakfast in Scranton, PA in 2006 discussing her experience. In Kate’s words, “I won the miracle trifecta by beating million to one odds against living through the night, million to one odds against speaking again, and million to one odds against walking. I miraculously regained my active and fit life.”


Kate’s life is a testament to the fact that doctors cannot predict the future. Ms. Adamson fought for life and was recently featured on Good Morning America and the June issue of Prevention Magazine. She is one of five finalists in a nationwide “Picture of Health” contest with Prevention magazine and ABC News Now competing for a prize of $10,000. I have met and had lunch with Kate and she is a dedicated wife and mother and is also dedicated to the pro-life work which God has set before her. Please vote for Kate before May 25th at 8:59 p.m. (Pacific Time)by visiting the following link: Prevention Finalists: "So what is the picture of health? How about alive instead of dead!

In 1995, I was a fit and healthy mother of two. I had an ideal diet: no processed sugar, low fat organic foods, whole grains, lots of veggies and fruit. I was 5' 3'-- weighed 116 lbs with a body fat ratio of 12%. I worked out five days a week. If you wanted to see a healthy lifestyle, all you had to do was follow me around." Then a stroke left her completely paralyzed and Unable to Speak.
There is a video of Kate Adamson's story on the website, you can also learn more by visiting the archives of Pro-Life PA by Sue Cirba Just Click on the January 2006 Archive and scroll down to the Jan 20th post Titled Kate Adamson, Stroke Victim, Advocate for the Right to Live.

CULTURE OF LIFE - Umbert 05.15.2007

You won't want to miss this excellent Umbert the Unborn cartoon:
CULTURE OF LIFE - Umbert 05.15.2007

GrassrootsPA » Allen & Bratton Top Shogan For GOP Superior Court Slots. Only Endorsed Dem Lagged Far Behind

Judge Cheryl Allen and Judge Bruce Bratton won the Republican nomination for Pennsylvania Superior Court, accorting to an Associated Press story. The AP story also reported Allegheny County Judge Ron Folino and Christine Donohue won on the Democrat ticket. Both Republilcans were listed as pro-life according to the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation PAC and the positions of the Democrats was not known. Sadly, Judge Allen's mother died on election day. Visit GrassrootsPA for an article on this race:
GrassrootsPA » Allen & Bratton Top Shogan For GOP Superior Court Slots. Only Endorsed Dem Lagged Far Behind: A reader left a very complimentary comment about Judge Allen. It follows: "Judge Allen is without question a woman who will not legislate from the bench. She cannot be bought and she will not be swayed. I challenge all the voters of Pennsylvania (Democrat, Republican, Independent, or otherwise) to look into her in depth. She is a rare gem. We can’t let this one get away!"

Spirit Daily - Daily spiritual news from around the world

This is such a coincidence, My eldest daughter just left for Mexico City this morning with plans to visit the shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe this week. This morning I opened my e-mail to find this story about a strange light emanating from the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe on the day Mexico City legalized abortion. For more information visit: Spirit Daily - Daily spiritual news from around the world: "An apparent communique from Dr. Jean-Pierre Dickès, president of the Catholic Association for Doctors, Nurses and Health Professionals, reports what may have been an unusual luminosity in the famed image of Mary at the Shrine of Guadalupe in Mexico City immediately after that city legalized abortion.

The event is said to have occurred on April 24 -- the day legislators okayed termination of the unborn up to twelve weeks. However, the similarity to photos taken in 1999 by an American raises questions that require further investigation for authenticity and a check of dates."

Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation PAC Lists Recommendations for State Judicial Races

Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation PAC Recommendations for State Judicial Races

Tuesday, May 15, is Pennsylvania's Primary Election day. The state judicial races are extremely important.

There are two openings on the state Supreme Court. All three candidates running for the Republican nomination are recommended by the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation PAC. They are Maureen Lally-Green, Mike Krancer and Paul Panepinto.

In the Democratic Primary Election for state Supreme Court, the PA Pro-Life Federation PAC “has insufficient information on Debra Todd. However Seamus McCaffery has indicated that he has a “pro-choice” position. Darnell Jones is unknown.”

There are two openings on the state Superior Court. All three candidates running in the Republican Primary election- Jacqueline Shogan, Cheryl Lynn Allen and Bruce Bratton, are recommended by the PA Pro-Life Federation PAC.

In the Democratic Primary for Superior Court, the PA Pro-Life Federation PAC recommends Jimmy Lynn. The other six candidates are unknown.

FOXNews.com - Quotes From Republican Debate

Fox news.com has an interesting article that quotes various presidential candidates on a variety of issues raised in last night's Republican debate. Sam Brownback talks about Terri Schiavo and Mitt Romney talks about partial-birth abortion. The article includes a quote from Rudy Giulilani on Roe V. Wade. Also discussed are immigration, taxes and other issues. Visit:

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FOXNews.com - 10 Republicans Meet in First GOP Presidential Debate

In the May 3 Republican Presidential debate Rudy Guiliani alone supported Roe v. wade saying "It would be OK" if the Supreme court upholds Roe v. Wade. "In a party that draws strength from anti-abortion voters, Giuliani's nine GOP rivals agreed that it would be a great day if the court overturns the landmark ruling. "(Roe v. Wade) Senator Sam Brownback of Kansas said it would be a "Glorius day of human liberty and freedom." Visit the Fox news article link below to read more:
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Critique of The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine "Position on Physician Assisted Death"

Wesley Smith has written a critique in the Weekly Standard about the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine's "Position Statement on Physician Assisted Death." To read it visit: First, Do Harm . . .:
Smith writes:
"The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine has just released a position statement on the issue of physician-assisted suicide, in which it abdicates its core professional responsibility. On the impropriety of permitting doctors to help kill their patients, the association has assumed a position of 'studied neutrality.'

One of the AAHPM's stated missions is to engage in 'public policy advocacy' for hospice and palliative care. Assuming a neutral stance on what may be the most important public policy controversy of our day involving dying people is both a cowardly act and a backdoor repudiation of the long-established philosophy of hospice care, which promises to respect the intrinsic value of each patient's life and to care for dying patients until their natural deaths."

National Right to Life applauds U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act

The National Right to Life Committee issued a press release concerning the Supreme Court rulnig which upheld the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act 0f 2003. It includes an interesting discussion of the legal definition of "live birth"and the legal definition of "partial-birth". For the NRLC press release click:
National Right to Life applauds U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act: A quote from the press release follows: "Writing for a 5-4 majority, Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote, 'The Act proscribes a method of abortion in which a fetus is killed just inches before completion of the birth process. . . Congress determined that the abortion methods it proscribed had a 'disturbing similarity to the killing of a newborn infant.' . . .' The majority ruled that a general ban on the method is permissible and does not violate the general 'abortion right' enunciated in past decisions such as Roe v. Wade (1973) and Casey v. Planned Parenthood (1992)."

Supreme Court Upholds Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act

"The Supreme Court upheld the nationwide ban on a controvertial abortion procedure Wednesday, handing abortion opponents the long-awaited victory they expected from a more conservative bench." to read more visit:
FOXNews.com - Supreme Court Upholds Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act - Politics | Republican Party | Democratic Party | Political Spectrum:

The 5-4 ruling said the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act that Congress passed and President Bush signed into law in 2003 does not violate a woman's constitutional right to an abortion."

Ortho-Evra Contraceptive Patch Allegedly Responsible for Twenty- Three Deaths

One wonders why women so hate themselves that they must alter their fertility to please men. The man who expects a woman to use contraceptives is saying, "Yes I want you (for sex), but not the way God created you (fertile). I don't want to be responsible for your children, and I don't particularly care whether you are harmed by the contraceptives you use." Wake up ladies! This is not love!

Once again we have another female contraceptive that is allegedly responsible for the deaths of at least 23 women, one was actually a 14-year-old girl. I refer to the Ortho Evra Contraceptive Patch. The following quote is taken from an informative article found on No Room for Contraception:

"Serious health problems have been associated with Ortho Evra including fatal and nonfatal blood clots, strokes, heart attacks and death. From April 2002 to December 2004, over 27,974 'adverse effects' were reported by users of Ortho Evra. (2) Many of the complaints are serious, and the patch is alleged to be responsible for over 23 deaths, including the death of 14 year old Alycia Brown. (3)" To read more click the following link:
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Anti-Christian Atmosphere in University's Social Work Program: WorldNetDaily: 'Toxic' environment after Christian's complaint

A lawsuit was filed against Missouri State University School of Social Work Professor Frank Kauffman by Emily Brooker. Brooker refused an assignment to lobby for homosexual adoption as it violated her religious beliefs. Brooker was charged with violating the program's Code of Ethics. She filed a lawsuit and won. The settlement included a leave of absence for Professor Kauffman. To read more visit: WorldNetDaily: 'Toxic' environment after Christian's complaint:
Afterward, an investigation of the School of Social Work was comissioned by the University 's Provost. University President Michael Nietzel wrote concerning the report, "Their evaluation of our Social Work Program is extraordinarily negative. In fact, it is as negative a review of an academic program as I have ever seen."

Court to Hear Arguments on Whether an Abortion Ends Human Life - The Forum at GOPUSA

Does an abortion end a human life? The 8th Ciruuit U.S. Court of Appeals in St. Louis will hear a south Dakota Law requiring abortionists to tell women that their abortion will terminate the life of a living human being. Visit
Court to Hear Arguments on Whether an Abortion Ends Human Life - The Forum at GOPUSA: According to CNSNews.com " A federal appeals court will hear arguments Wednesday in a potentially groundbreaking case that -- for the first time, according to attorneys -- addresses the question of whether an abortion terminates a human being's life."

A Prayer

Soul of Christ, sanctify me.
Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, inebriate me.
Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
O Good Jesus, hear me.
Within your wounds, hide me.
Separated from you, let me never be.
From the evil one, protect me.
At the hour of my death, call me.
And close to you, bid me.
That with your Saints, I may be praising you,
Forever and ever. Amen

Good Friday, April 6, 2007

Laura Ingraham to Address Pennsylvania Conservative Leadership Conference April 20

The 2007 Conservative Leadership Conference will be held in Harrisburg on Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21, 2007. Speakers include radio talk show personality Laura Ingraham, former U.S. House Speaker, Newt Gingrich and Pat Toomey President of the National Club for Growth. Registration is only $75. For further information or to make reservations visit www.paleadershipconference.org

Wesley Smith Comments on Denial of Treatment and Updates the Case of Baby Emilio in his blog " Secondhand Smoke"

Secondhand Smoke: "Ah, the power of good lawyers and public scrutiny. After going to court, attorney Jerri Ward, attorney for Baby Emilio's mother, just informed me that the Children's Hospital of Austin has agreed not to remove life support until April 10. And good for the people at the hospital for being flexible enough to continue to try and work these matters out. But note this quote from a committee member: 'This care is medically inappropriate,' said committee member Michael Regier. ..... Regier is essentially claiming that continuing to live is not a clinical benefit. "

When April 10th arrives then what?

Toddler Forced Off Life Support - Help Needed :: Futile Care :: ProLifeBlogs

" A group that practices in-house at Brackenridge children's Hospital in Austin, Texas, called the Pediatric Physicians Alliance of Central Texas, has decided that Emilio Gonzales should die. Although not all of the test results are in, and even if they were, they would not be a definitive diagnosis of Leigh's disease. Emilio Gonzales is set to have his respirator removed this Friday...
AGAINST HIS MOTHER'S WISHES! To find out what you can do to help visit:
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Closed New Jersey Abortion Clinic: Rusty Crochet Hooks Used to Remove IUD's - Northern New Jersey!

A New Jersey abortion clinic closed after a botched abortion nearly killed a 20 year old mother of two and left her in a coma for four weeks, failed a re-inspection by the state department of health. "State health officials found forceps encrusted in 'brownish blood-like residues,' rusty crochet hooks used to remove IUDs, and a quarter-inch of dark red dirt and debris under an exam table at an Englewood abortion clinic, according to records released Tuesday" For more details visit:
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New Jersey Abortion Clinic Fails Follow Up Investigation according to North Jersey Media Group

In late February a story broke about a New Jersey abortion clinic closed after an inspection by the New Jersey Department of Health. Beth Israel Hospital treated a woman for complications of an abortion performed at Metropolitan Medical. The twenty year old mother of two, had severe blood loss which necessitated a hysterectomy. She also had a stroke, a collapsed lung and was left in a coma for four weeks follwoing her abortion.. For links to the original articles scroll down to posts made on this blog on March 3, 2007 and March 2, 2007.

Updated information on this story follows: An Englewood abortion clinic closed by the state 12 days ago failed a follow-up investigation on Tuesday, despite assurances by the clinic that it had corrected its safety violations, the state health department announced." Visit:
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College Students: Plan to Attend Notre Dame Right to Life’s 2nd Annual Collegiate Conference April 13-14, 2007

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Students for Life of America » Blog Archive » Notre Dame Right to Life’s 2nd Annual Collegiate Conference: "The 2nd Annual Collegiate Conference is sponsored by Notre Dame Right to Life. It is inspired by Evangelium Vitae II, Pope John Paul II’s Encyclical Letter on the value of human life: I came that they may have life.

It is being held April 13-14, 2007 at the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana.

For more information please email ndconference@gmail.com or call (574)631-3066. Check for updates and speaker information on http://www.nd.edu/~prolife/conference/index.html."

Chinese Activist Jailed For Documenting Cases of Forced Abortions Gets Visit

"The wife of a blind Chinese activist who was jailed after he documented cases of forced abortions was reunited with her husband Thursday for a 10 minute visit, the first such meeting since he was detained a year ago." for more on this story visit:
Chinese Activist's Wife to Visit Him | ajc.com:

Second Woman Sues Abortionist Reports NJ Right to Life

NJ Right to Life - Site Pages: "Gloria Mozas of Cliffside Park is also suing the clinic, claiming doctors there wrongly diagnosed her tubal pregnancy in 2003 and told her she had miscarried, when in fact, she was carrying two live fetuses. She said a doctor there performed an abortion on her, telling her he was removing dead tissue from her womb. About a week later, she said she had to undergo a second procedure to remove the remaining fetus after she developed severe internal bleeding.

She said she was heartened the state had shut the clinic down.

'I've been waiting for those doors to be locked for 3 1/2 years,' she said."