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Replay of Trashed: The Unborn, The Migrant, The Poor, The Environment

Posted on October 04, 2021 in: FaithSparks, ProLife

Replay of Trashed: The Unborn, The Migrant, The Poor, The Environment

The Kickoff to Respect Life Month featured Dr. Patrick Lee, Director of the Center for Bioethics at Franciscan University, Steubenville, and professor in the Philosophy Department. This conversation, hosted by Fr. Robert Washabaugh, took place on October 3rd, the eve of the Feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi. The discussion explored the interconnection between the sacredness of life and creation.

We will continue to explore this topic through weekly videos culminating in another live event on

Sunday, November 21, from 7- 8 PM

Trashed: The Conclusion- A virtual meeting on Human Life, The Environment, and The Migrant

This meeting will wrap up the past month’s videos and explorations of these topics.

To obtain the link to join this meeting please register by contacting
Marianne at manicholas@norwichdiocese.net or 860-848-2237, ext. 304

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Posted on January 23, 2025 in: News, ProLife

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Posted on February 04, 2025 in: ProLife

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Posted on January 19, 2025 in: ProLife

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