On Monday, May 2, POLITICO leaked a draft of the Supreme Court opinion by Justice Alito, which appears to indicate the court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade (1973) and Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992). This ruling would uphold the Mississippi 15 week ban in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Clinic, allowing each state to once again limit or prohibit abortion.
While no decision is final until a ruling is announced by the Supreme Court, we are encouraged by the fact the court looks to be leaning toward protecting the pre-born human life.
The Catholic Church in northeast Wisconsin has many ministries to serve women and men facing difficult or challenging pregnancies.
“Walking with Moms in Need” helps identify resources and fills the gaps so pregnant women and parenting women and men receive the material, spiritual, and emotional support they need in choosing life.
https://disciplesforlifegb.org/walking-with-moms-in-need
Even more locally, both the Bella Medical Clinic (1484 W. South Park Ave) and the St. Anne Clinic (449 High Ave) offer support to mothers, fathers, and babies right here in Oshkosh.
Our parish's current Secretary Trustee, Kristin Bird, has reached the end of her 1 year term. Kristin was elected last spring as a mid-term replacement for Bill Fraufeldner who resigned due to health issues before passing away in February of 2021. The election process for the new term of the Secretary Trustee position will begin the weekend of May 21 & 22.
In addition to the pastor’s nominees, other nominees may be accepted from the congregation prior to the election. Additional candidates must be nominated in writing by 10 or more registered parish members. You can find the nomination form on our website.