NEWS BRIEFS Fair, Bloomsburg Fair, Fall Lebanon Craft Fair, and Bedford Fall Foliage Temple Football Player, Festival. Miss Glad Anyone who is interested in vol- unteering at an event may contact Their Moms Chose Life Micaiah Bilger at lifelines@paprolife wo Pennsylvania celebrities are .org or 717-541-0034. Tthanking their moms for choos- ing life. Valerie Gatto, who was crowned Filmmakers to Produce Miss Pennsylvania USA in March, bold- Gosnell Movie for TV ly told the story of how her life began, according to LifeNews.com. Tragically, ollywood filmmakers Ann McEl- her mother was raped and became hinney and Phelim McAleer are H pregnant with Valerie; but courageous- producing a film to raise awareness ly, she decided to keep and raise about abortionist and Valerie. As Miss Pennsylvania, Valerie is murderer Kermit Gosnell. sharing her story and educating young The film, “Gosnell: America’s Visit Education Tables at women about protecting themselves Biggest ,” gained national Study Finds Strong from sexual assault. Local Fairs This Summer attention when the crowd funding web- Khalif Herbin, who plays wide , Breast ur pro-life chapters and volun- site demanded that the pro- receiver/kick returner for Temple Uni- teers all across Pennsylvania will ducers either leave or censor their O versity, almost was aborted. Then his Cancer Link be busy this summer at their local description of the new study has found a 44-percent mom’s cousin stepped in and fairs and festivals, educating their movie. Kickstarter increased risk of breast cancer for agreed to adopt him. Khalif A communities about the right to life. later apologized. women having , according did not have an easy life grow- Stop by our pro-life education The film will be to LifeNews.com. ing up, but he recognized tables to discover facts about a made to air on tel- Researchers found a significant both his birth and adopted baby’s development in the womb evision, and it will 44-percent increase in the risk of mother for the sacrifices they and hold a life-like fetal model. be based on the breast cancer after just one abortion, made for him. Khalif told the Learn about the medical risks of Gosnell according to the China-based study. Philadelphia Daily News that abortion and current pro-life issues Report, which After two abortions, a woman’s he celebrates his birth mother’s birth- in government. And find out more details the horrific conditions found increased risk day every year. about the vital resources available to inside Gosnell’s rises to 76 per- “People wonder why I would do pregnant women and their families abortion center. The filmmakers’ goal is 44% to 76% + cent, according that for someone who didn’t want me,” in Pennsylvania. to educate Americans about the Gos- to the study. The risks are higher than Khalif told the newspaper. “My mom Visit pro-lifers at the following nell case, which was largely ignored by past studies have shown. encouraged that when I was a kid. events: Lake City Fire Company Car- the mainstream media. The study was a meta-analysis of (She) could have got an abortion. She nival, Dubois Community Days, Cre- In May 2013, Gosnell was convicted the results of previous studies show- was smart enough to say, ‘I’m going to ation Music Festival, North East Fire- of murdering three newborn babies ing the link between abortion and give him to the right person.’” men’s Cherry Festival, Bedford Coun- and was held responsible in the death breast cancer. It was published in the ty Fair, Troy Fair, Dan Rice Days, Tioga of a female patient. He will spend the international journal Cancer Causes County Fair, Erie County Fair, Water- rest of his life in prison. and Controls. Children Denied Treatment ford Community Fair, Albion Area Under Obamacare Plans Fair Booth in Erie eattle Children’s Hospital adminis- Tune in for the Latest Pro-Life Strators predicted a disaster – and News in Central PA now it’s coming true. entral Pennsylvania pro-lifers, Children with severe medical con- Cturn your radio dial to 720 AM on ditions are being denied specialty treat- Wednesday mornings to hear our ment in their new health insurance weekly pro-life plans through Obamacare, according to update on the LifeNews.com. Children who were Holy Family denied treatment at the Seattle hospital Radio morning included a 2-year-old with a neck mass show. The station welcomes our Edu- and a baby with a skull abnormality. cation Director Micaiah Bilger every The Seattle hospital is taking legal Wednesday to give an update on the action against Obamacare, claiming it latest pro-life issues in the news. To did not live up to its promise “to ensure listen online, visit www.720whyf.com. adequate network coverage,” according to LifeNews.com.

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PAGE 3 PAGE 4 PAGE 5 PAGE6/7 PAGE 8 This Fall’s Election Could Be Welcome to Our New Website! Every Life is A Life Worth Living! Student Essay and Oratory Bishop Gainer to Inspire One of the Most Critical Ever! Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation has The Tusing family shares their story Winners Announced Celebrate Life Banquet Attendees Pro-life candidates need your support just launched a brand new, redesigned of their son, Cullen, who only lived Young people are vocal and involved Plan now to join us this September and help to keep our momentum. website ready to help 24/7/365. hours, but was loved for a lifetime. in sharing the right to life. 30th for the Pro-Life Event of the Year!

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ELECTIONWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!2014  What’s at Stake  What if I break my leg a — You have many month before the election and key offices to vote cannot drive to the polls? If for this fall. Among you’re disabled, ill, or in the mili- them are Governor, tary, you can also apply for an Lieutenant Gover- absentee ballot. See the instruc- nor, your represen- tions above. tative in Congress, and your represen-  What if I haven’t voted in a tative in the Penn- while? 2014 is a great time to sylvania House. In return to the ranks of the super- addition, half of the voters. You do, though, need to be seats in the Pennsyl- registered to vote before you cast vania state Senate your ballot. If you’re not sure if (the even-numbered you’re registered, or if you have districts) are up for moved recently, you can find grabs. We must elect instructions at www.votespa.com . pro-life candidates You can also register to vote when to these positions to you obtain or update your Penn- ensure the greatest sylvania driver’s license. possible protection for preborn children Where do I vote? and safeguards for  You can visit the health and safety www.votespa.com , type in your of their mothers. street address, and your polling ▲ Pro-life Governor , right, and pro-life Lieutenant Governor Jim Cawley, place will appear. Or if you don’t have access to the Internet, call left, are the only pro-life candidates in their respective races. What if I’m going on  our office at 717-541-0034 and we a cruise and will be prepared for this all-important will be happy to assist you. 2014 could be remembered as election. out of the country on Election Day? Bon voyage—but don’t leave one of the most critical election You’ve convinced me—this  Save the Date — November 4, the U.S. until you’ve voted by mail!  election is really important! years in Pennsylvania history! 2014 You can apply for an absentee bal- is Election Day this fall. Cir- What more can I do to help? cle the date on your calendar or, if lot by contacting your county Before the fall election rolls If you’re interested in helping pro- around, there are some important you’re the high-tech type, note it Board of Elections at least a week on your calendar on your comput- prior to the election. If you don’t mote pro-life candidates in your things you need to know to be a community, please contact us at well-informed, successful voter. er or iPhone. The most important have the phone number for the thing you can do this year to save local elections bureau, call us at 717-541-0034. Also, consider Feel free to tear out this page of connecting with the Pennsylvania LifeLines and place it on your lives is to show up at the polls on 717-541-0034 and we will put you voting day. in touch. Pro-Life Federation on Facebook, refrigerator door, so that you’ll be , and LinkedIn. If you’re unfamiliar with those terms, YES! I WANT TO HELP PREBORN CHILDREN AND THEIR MOTHERS! consult your local 14-year- old! ENCLOSED IS MY GIFT OF: J THIS IS MY “GIFT FOR LIFE.” The enclosed gift is: J $15 J $25 J $50 J $100 J $500 J Other $______IN MEMORY OF: ______*Paid for by the Pennsylvania THIS GIFT IS FOR: J PA Pro-Life Federation, Inc. (Not tax de duct ible) IN HONOR OF: ______Pro-Life Federation Political J PA Pro-Life Federation Educational Fund (Tax de duct ible) GIFT PRESENTED BY: ______Action Committee. Payment by: J Check J Mastercard J VISA J Discover Send letter of acknowledgment to: ACCOUNT #: ______NAME: ______EXP. DATE ______3-DIGIT SECURITY CODE______ADDRESS: ______SIGNATURE ______CITY/STATE/ZIP: ______NAME:______J ADDRESS: ______I will give online by visiting www.paprolife.org and clicking on the red “Donate Now” and completing the form with my credit card CITY/STATE/ZIP: ______info. I will enter “LifeLines” in the field that says “Optional Instructions/Questions.” PHONE: ______J I want to join the Life Support Team by pledging $ ______per J month J quarter EMAIL: ______J Please send me the “A Legacy of Life” brochure on charitable bequests for the Federation BY M ARIA G ALLAGHER Please clip this Lifelines coupon and send it with your do na tion to: PA PRO-LIFE FEDERATION, INC. • 4800 Jonestown Rd. Suite 102 • Harrisburg, PA 17109-1741 Legislative/PAC Director Gifts to the general fund are not tax deductible. However, you may make tax-deductible contributions to the PA Pro-Life Federation Ed u ca tion al [email protected] Fund. Official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within PA,

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Live Action’s Mona Lisa Project – “12-year-old speaks out on the issue Live Action’s Mona Lisa Project ◄ Live Action’s series of undercover inves- of abortion” — Lia Mills became a tigations catch abortion center staff on pro-life sensation at just 12 years old camera covering up the sexual abuse when her family filmed her giving a of women. Watch as abortion center pro-life speech and posted it on counselors ignore mandatory reporting YouTube. The young girl’s strength and laws or tell young girls how to circum- passion for life will amaze you as you vent parental consent laws. Find the watch her short presentation. videos at www.liveaction.org/ Find the video at www.paprolife.org/ monalisa/. photos-and-videos/.

he next born babies in “E:60-Perfect” – In this touching short Pennsylvania Pro-Life Video – Watch Ttime his “house of video, athlete Heath White tells ESPN how as four Pennsylvania women share you are browsing the horrors” abor- he came to terms with his daughter’s dis- their abortion stories and their journeys internet for something to tion facility. ability. A perfectionist and overachiever, he to healing. Listen as our staff talks watch, why not check This short docu- struggled with the “imperfection” of his about how we are reaching out to out a short pro-life video? mentary details the daughter and even pressured his wife to pregnant and parenting women and Many wonderful pro-life videos Gosnell case, interviews some of the abort her. But after his daughter was born, their families. Learn how we are offer- have surfaced on the internet in the women victimized by his practice, White heard her giggle, and his heart was ing life-affirming answers to and reminds us to continue working past few years. Their stories will changed forever. Find the video at Pennsylvania teens where and when to protect life. Find the video at inspire you, their lessons will open www.paprolife.org/photos-and-videos/. they need it most. Find the video at www.3801lancaster.com. (Warning: your eyes, and their facts will chal- www.paprolife.org/photos-and- Some graphic content.) lenge you to continue fighting to videos/. defend life. Here are some of our favorite pro- life videos online: Check Out Our New Website: Same Location, New Look The new Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation website is live. Our address – www.paprolife.org – “Conception to Birth – Visualized” — is the same, but we have introduced a No matter how many times I watch this video by Yale University Professor whole new look with new features, updated Alexander Tsiaras, I walk away feeling content and easy-to-access pro-life infor- amazed. Tsiaras helped to create stun- mation. The site was designed to be com- ning images of a baby’s development in patible with today’s browsers and mobile the womb from conception to birth. Find the video at www.paprolife.org/photos- devices, so it’s easier to navigate, too. and-videos/. (Warning: Some brief We want paprolife.org to be the go- anatomical images.) to place for Pennsylvanians looking for answers about the life issues. Our site also includes a complete list of resource centers in Pennsylvania by county in a new, easily searchable format. Please visit our new site and let us know what you think. Send us your feed- “3801 Lancaster” — In May 2013, back by posting a comment on the Philadelphia abortionist Kermit Gosnell “Contact Us” page. was convicted of murdering three new-

4 | LIFELINES SUMMER 2014 • PENNSYLVANIA PRO-LIFE FEDERATION all the time they had with Parents Make the Most Cullen, they wanted to of the Short Time They remember it. The Tus- Have with their Baby Boy ings planned special things A By Micaiah Bilger with Cullen. Education Director, [email protected] Life While he was still in the womb, he went to the carnival, ullen Tusing did most things little boys do baseball games, and races at the – go to baseball games, listen to his mom C local speedway. Holly and Joe took read stories, and go hunting with his dad. Worth Cullen to family gatherings and birthday But Cullen did all of this while he was still in parties, and Holly’s co-workers took them to his mother’s womb. the movies. They caught lightning bugs and At 20 weeks made s’mores. Holly and Cullen even went gestation, hunting and fishing with daddy. Cullen was Living “We wanted him to know he was loved diagnosed with every moment we were with him,” Holly said. anencephaly, a rare but often- fatal condition where a pre- born baby’s neural tube doesn’t fully form or close. His parents, Joe and Holly Tusing, knew they would only have a short time with him, and they want- ed to be sure that their son experienced as much as he could while he was on Earth. When the Juniata County couple discovered that they were pregnant with their first child, Holly said they felt what most parents probably do – disbelief, nervousness, and excitement. During their first ultrasound, Holly said hearing Cullen’s heartbeat just took her breath away. Then came the whirlwind of doctor’s appoint- ments, family announcements, and plans for Cullen arrived on Oct. 30, 2013 Holly said their baby’s arrival. surrounded by his family and closest she wants to But everything changed during their friends. During the final eight hours he encourage 20-week ultrasound. lived, he was always in the loving arms other families Holly said she knew something was wrong of his parents or family. The family sang in similar situ- when the ultrasound technician asked them to “Happy Birthday” and “Jesus Loves Me” ations to wait. When their doctor came in, he told them to Cullen and read him one of his choose life. right away, “Guys, this is favorite books. The Tusings really bad.” “We wanted him The Tusings laid Cullen to rest on weren’t pres- When the doctor said Nov. 7 with a church full of family and sured to abort, but reports indicate that fami- to know he was Cullen had anencephaly, he friends. lies of preborn babies with a fatal diagnosis or loved every presented the Tusings with Holly and Joe kept several things to even a disability sometimes are. moment we two options: carry him to remember their son by – his footprints, a “The moment they get to hold their baby it term or abort. were with him.” charm with his birth stone, and a recording of will all be worth it – every tear, every hard night, – Holly Tusing “We went from the high- his heartbeat given to them by the Smallest every hard morning,” Holly said. “If we hadn’t est of highs seeing our Gift, a Central Pennsylvania organization ded- (chosen life), we would have robbed ourselves, baby’s hand held up to us (on the ultrasound) icated to helping families deal with losing a our family, community, of so much love, and to and hearing his heartbeat in my tummy, to young child. They also planted a tree for him, experience and share in that love with him.” being told we have two options,” Holly said. something Holly said they will watch grow Holly strongly encourages families to seek “Neither was what we wanted.” and remember him by. support. Perinatal hospice programs provide Holly said she looked at Joe, and they Holly also began a blog, CarryingCullen.com, “hospice in the womb” support to families of a immediately ruled out abortion. It wasn’t an to document her family’s journey. She also baby with a fatal diagnosis. The programs offer option for their son. hoped it would encourage other families who everything from information to emotional sup- Joe and Holly prayed for a miracle, but were facing similar struggles. Holly said she still port. To learn more, visit www.perinatal hos- even more they prayed for God’s will to be receives notes from people who read the blog. pice.org. done. Holly said they decided that if this was

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EDITOR’S NOTE: By Maria Gontis Maria Gontis, a seventh grader from Holy Name of homas Jefferson ALifetime! Jesus School in Harrisburg, once said, “The care won first place in the junior Tof human life and themselves this question: In 1973, abortion tragi- womb are not merely high division of the 2014 happiness, and not their What if I were this child? cally was legalized for the potential life. Rather, Pennsylvania Pro-Life destruction, is the first step Would I want the right to United States. In Roe v. human beings with Federation Essay Contest. and only object of good live? Ronald Reagan said, Wade, Norma McCorvey potential. government.” “I’ve noticed that everyone wanted an abortion. How- JUNIOR HIGH Based on this idea, we who is for abortion has ever at that time abortion DIVISION know that the Founding already been born.” was illegal. With the aid of Fathers knew that abor- Many think babies do the pro-abortion organiza- tion is wrong because it is not feel pain when they tion , FIRST PLACE: the act of killing innocent are aborted. Science has she went through three Maria Gontis human life. All abortions shown otherwise. Though years of trials until the of Harrisburg are gruesome, selfish acts the methods are grue- case came before the Unit- of violence. Thankfully, some, it is important to ed States Supreme Court. numerous women come know what is happening Ironically, Miss McCorvey to regret their abortions when life is taken. came to oppose abortion and realized she had been used by the pro-abortion First-place winner Teresa forces. She is Sicree and second-place SECOND PLACE: now active in winner Dominic Behe at Stephen Gontis pro-life caus- the 2014 Pennsylvania of Harrisburg es. Pro-Life Oratory Contest Another in Harrisburg. example of someone Boalsburg Student who has come to a Wins State Pro-Life deep change Oratory Contest of heart is Abby John- he Pennsylvania Pro- THIRD PLACE: son. Miss TLife Federation is Kasey Meredith proud to announce the of Johnstown Johnson, a former direc- winners of the 2014 tor at a Pennsylvania Pro-Life Oratory Contest. profoundly and come to 1. IN THE SUCTION Planned Parenthood clin- Teresa Sicree, a conversion on this issue. METHOD, a tube is inserted ic, witnessed an abortion Many abortionists state into the mother and con- of a child. Planned Parent- homeschooler from that the baby inside a nected to a suction appa- hood told her babies that Boalsburg, captured first mother’s womb is a blob ratus. The vacuum breaks are aborted feel no pain. place in the contest. She of tissue and part of the up the baby into little She saw otherwise. Abby spoke about abortion mother’s body. Babies are pieces and sucks it out. Johnson said, “The baby and its effects on our not merely part of the looked as if it were being society. Teresa will repre- mother’s body. They are 2. IN THE FORCEPS wrung like a dishcloth, sent Pennsylvania at the , a tool with sharp distinct persons, each with METHOD twisted and squeezed. National Right to Life edges is inserted into the his or her own soul and And then it crumpled ...” Oratory Contest in June womb and scrapes out the DNA. Some try to deny the After she had seen this, in Louisville, Kentucky. baby. of the baby by she resigned from her job Dominic Behe, a homeschooler from entitling it a fetus. Ironi- 3. IN THE CHEMICAL at the clinic and became Bethlehem, won second cally, fetus is the Latin METHOD, a needle is stuck pro-life. place in the contest for word for baby. By using into the wall of a mother’s Abortion is the grue- his speech about such language, abortion- abdomen and a flesh- some destruction of a euthanasia. ists are admitting the child burning salt water solu- child for selfish needs. It Congratulations, stu- in the womb is a baby. tion is injected. The baby benefits no one. Abortion dents, for speaking up Persons who contem- thrashes around but soon values temporary feelings for life! plate abortion should ask dies. over life. Children in the

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The Inalienable

By Brandon Spence EDITOR’S NOTE: Brandon Spence, a 12th n 2011, the United States Right to Life! grader at Bethlehem abortion rate reached its Catholic High School, Ilowest level since 1973, the child human?” Some people seed is to a plant or an egg to But even the worst-case sce- won first place in the year the Supreme Court put would argue that pregnancy is any oviparous animal. While nario begs the question, “Does senior high division of the unborn child’s right to life a parasite-host situation this analogy is correct, the the impeding turmoil give a the 2014 Pennsylvania in the hands of its mother. because of the fetus’s depend- implication is not. The fact person the right to kill anoth- Pro-Life Essay Contest. While 30 years of steady ency on the mother, and that a seed can be discarded er?” In addition, many people decline since its peak in 1981 therefore conclude that a ter- with little concern does not acknowledge that abortion as SENIOR HIGH is something for pro-lifers to minated pregnancy is hardly translate over to an unborn a method of is DIVISION be proud of, the abortion rate different than the removal of a child immoral, but can condone it is still at 16.9 percent. That is, parasite. in “complex” situations such FIRST PLACE: 17 out of 100 as rape and incest. While the Brandon Spence still end in abor- difference in these cases is of Phillipsburg, NJ tion today, for a more than transparent, what total of over 1 mil- would it mean to forgive lion intentionally abortion in one case but not terminated preg- the other? It would be com- Photo nancies annually. municating that a person’s Unavailable So, what is the source right to life depends on the of dissonance? How circumstances by which he can one human being or she was conceived, be it condone abortion through love, by accident, SECOND PLACE: while another ardently or through violence. McKennaugh Kelley opposes it? If human The pro-choice stance of Troy lives potentially hang in appears, at a glance, to the balance, it is imper- guarantee the kind of ative that the issue be freedom we as Ameri- resolved with haste. cans are proud to call The first step is to our own. However, the look at the case that real- liberty provided by giv- ly stirred up the pot on ing a mother sole, the abortion issue. That unimpeded gover- is, of course, the Supreme nance over the fate of THIRD PLACE: Court case Roe v. Wade. In her unborn child is Anya Hong the court’s opinion, Harry only superficial. True of Lancaster Blackmun cited the Four- freedom is founded teenth Amendment’s pri- upon the guarantee mary section which asserts a that the same right person’s unimpeded right to to life you and I hold privacy. He explained that the dear belongs to government has no say in a every living human being, decision belonging exclusively for the same rea- regardless of one’s physical to the woman and her physi- Does the son logging doesn’t translate to condition and the circum- cian, and ergo cannot outlaw Statue of Liberty not don the genocide. It is also implied stances surrounding one’s abortion. The source of con- phrase, “Give me your tired, that as an egg is not an animal, birth. There is simply no way troversy was the lack of con- your poor, your huddled mass- neither is a fetus. But they are. to justify abortion without sideration for the rights and es yearning to breathe free ...”? It is a biological fact that both attempting to establish arbi- humanity of the unborn child. We embrace the dependent. are of the exact same species trary criterion for a human If what’s inside the woman’s Some also argue that a as their parents — and that’s being’s right to life. I assert tummy is indeed a human child must possess a beating what matters. that the right to life is not con- being, then its right to life far heart or be sentient to be con- What if the pregnant ditional, but inalienable, and outweighs a person’s right to sidered human. If physical woman is a victim of rape? it is through recognition of the privacy. After all, having a condition and mental aptitude There are an infinite number incongruity between the pro- guest in the privacy of your are prerequisites for a right to of tremendously difficult situa- choice stance and this self-evi- home does not give you the life, then there are many alive tions that could fit into such a dent truth that the sanctity of right to take his life. today who should not have it. category. There are few in life and the most profound Given that, we must ask Still others might argue that a which both the mother and form of freedom may be ourselves, “Is that unborn fetus is to a person what a the child come out unscathed. secured.

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ment Award. Delores has been on the front lines of the pro-life move- Native Son of PA ment for decades teaching, serving on her church’s pro-life committee, WILL INSPIRE YOU working at the Federation headquar- ters, but most especially volunteering at the Sept. 30th as a side- walk Celebrate Life counselor at the Banquet local abor- tion facili- By Michael Ciccocioppo ty and Executive Director turning [email protected] back moms and ho said this? “The public saving square is where we need to raise W their babies Delores Euker with her husband, George our voice to ensure the dignity and the 1 just before sacredness of life.” the point of no return! Bishop Ronald Gainer publicly proclaims, “…the defense Who said this? “It is clear that the of the sacredness of human life from the very moment of I urge you to help get the word defense of the sacredness of human conception to natural death is THE paramount issue of our time. Abortion, euthanasia, human cloning and embryonic out about this event to all your pro- life from the very moment of concep- stem cell research are intrinsic evils – actions that are always life family and friends! and everywhere wrong and no circumstance can justify their tion to natural death is THE para- use. Each is a direct attack on innocent human life.” Please join us in welcoming 2 A native Pennsylvanian from Pottsville, Bishop Gainer mount issue of our time.” was installed as Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese Bishop Gainer home to Pennsylva- of Harrisburg earlier this year after 11 years as Bishop of Who said this? “Abortion, Lexington. He comes highly recommended by our sister nia and encouraging him to move organization, Kentucky Right to Life. ever forward in defending life, euthanasia, human cloning and Don’t miss the pro-life event of the year! embryonic stem cell research are “THE paramount issues of our intrinsic evils – actions that are day.” always and everywhere wrong and no Please join us in honoring Repre- 2 circumstance can justify their use.” sentative Stern and Mrs. Euker. Please join us to support the These are the words of the Most important work of the Pennsylvania Rev. Ronald T. Gainer, the man who Pro-Life Federation Education Fund will give the keynote address at the at the only fundraising event of the 2014 Celebrate Life Banquet spon- bring about a culture of love and life issues of our day. year. sored by the Pennsylvania Pro-Life for the unborn and for their mothers. You will also be there to support Register now, or sponsor a table Federation Education Fund. The We can, we do and we must love and cheer on our award winners! and bring your family and friends. banquet will be held Tuesday, Sep- them both.” 3 We will present the 2014 Pennsyl- There are three easy ways to get on tember 30th at the Harrisburg Radis- Less than two months later, on vania Pro-Life Leadership award to board: son Hotel. Plan now to attend! March 19th, Pope Francis had him State Representative JERRY STERN Cut out the form on the next Our speaker this year is a native installed as the Bishop of Harrisburg, of Blair page, complete it and mail it with son of the coal region in Pottsville. a Roman Catholic Diocese which County. your check or credit card info to the He served as a priest in the Diocese covers 15 counties in south central He is address indicated. of Allentown for 29 years before he Pennsylvania. retiring at Go online to www.paprolife.org/ was ordained Bishop of Lexington, This appointment also made him the end of banquet and complete the online reg- Kentucky. As a bishop there he the president of the Pennsylvania this ses- istration form. gained a reputation for being a hum- Catholic Conference. The PCC is the sion after Call our state headquarters in ble servant of the Lord, tending to the public policy organization which represent- Harrisburg at 717-541-0034 to needs of the poor and downtrodden. works closely with the Pennsylvania ing the register, or request that registration Among those whom Bishop Gain- Pro-Life Federation at the State Capi- people of materials be mailed to you so you er gave an effective voice to were pre- tol in Harrisburg. the 80th can give them to others who will born babies and their mothers. Already Bishop Gainer has estab- district for want to come. On January 30, 2014, the good lished himself as one who educates Rep. Jerry Stern 22 years bishop spoke passionately for life at a and inspires people of all faiths by and com- rally sponsored by our sister organi- the way he is able to take complex pleting a 1http://www.hbgdiocese.org/2014/03/25 zation, Kentucky Right to Life, in the truths and present them in plain very successful term as the chair of /an-interview-with-bishop-ronald-gainer/ State Capitol in Frankfort. He con- language everyone can understand. the pro-life caucus in the State House 2http://www.priestsforlife.org/magisterium cluded his remarks by saying, And you have the opportunity to be of Representatives. /bishops/lexington-gainer.htm “We are here at this rally to pub- there in person with others from DELORES EUKER of Dauphin 3 licly affirm our commitment and our across the Commonwealth to hear County will receive the 2014 Penn- http://now.dirxion.com/Cross_Roads/ dedication to pray and to work to what he has to say about the pro-life sylvania Pro-Life Lifetime Achieve- library/Cross_Roads_02_23_2014.pdf

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PENNSYLVANIA PRO-LIFE FEDERATION • LIFELINES SUMMER 2014 | 9 due to pro-lifers across our state, parking lot, their car broke down. are dropping to an historic low. Pennsylvania Remains a who are calling and emailing our Cartier, Roman’s mother, later Pennsylvania witnessed a five- public officials as never before, lob- recalled what happened in their percent drop in abortions from Leader in the Fight for Life bying on behalf of life. And we must car. She told Christian News Net- 2011 to 2012, according to the By Maria Gallagher, also thank our state legislators and work, “The whole time that my state Department of Health. That Legislative Director our Governor for their steadfast husband and I were in the car, we means 1,744 fewer abortions in [email protected] determination to protect babies kept saying, ‘What if it’s God? just one year. national group recently and their mothers from harm. What if He’s trying to tell us some- Pennsylvania’s report mirrors Aclaimed that Pennsylvania is Pennsylvanians have every rea- thing?’” what has been happening nation- losing ground, as far as the fight for son to be proud of our pro-life Pro-life volunteers outside the ally. A new report from the pro- life is concerned. achievements. They are helping to abortion center quickly stepped abortion Guttmacher Institute Thankfully for Pennsylvanians, not only save lives, but improve the forward and offered shows abortion num- this is actually NOT the case. quality of life for our citizens. help to Roman’s par- “The whole time that bers at 1.05 million in ents. They took them 2011 — a 13-percent Pennsylvania has made incredi- my husband and I were in ble progress in defending innocent to a local pregnancy drop since 2008. human life in the past three years. Baby Saved from Abortion center where Cartier the car, we kept saying, Carol Tobias, pres- We’ve seen at least six abortion saw an ultrasound of ‘What if it’s God? ident of the National her baby boy. Right to Life Commit- facilities shut their doors. We’ve After Car Breaks Down What if He’s trying to also passed landmark legislation Abortion Rates Drop to Near-Historic Low “And me and my tee, said, “This latest tell us something?’” such as our abortion center regula- as Pro-Lifers Offer Education, Support husband were imme- report from tion law, which ensures that abor- diately like, ‘Alright, Guttmacher shows tion facilities follow the same safety By Micaiah Bilger, we’re keeping him,’” Cartier said. the long-term efforts of the right- standards as outpatient surgery Education Director The pregnancy center and local to-life movement to educate the centers. And we enacted a law [email protected] churches provided the family with country about the humanity of the guaranteeing that no taxpayer a new van, gas cards, and baby unborn child and to enact laws funding of abortion will occur in aby Roman was 18 weeks old items. Roman was born on that help children and their moth- the Keystone State under the Bin his mother’s womb when a December 4. ers are having a tremendous health insurance exchange created car broke down and saved his life. Roman is just one of many impact.” by the Affordable Care Act, known Last year, Roman’s parents had babies who are alive today because Pro-lifers in Pennsylvania will as Obamacare. scheduled an abortion at a of the pro-life education and sup- continue to work until every life is The prosecution of abortionist Planned Parenthood in West port available to Pennsylvania protected from abortion. To learn Kermit Gosnell also awakened a Chester, because they were strug- families. more about getting involved, visit number of Americans to the hor- gling financially. Because of pro-life efforts, our website at www.paprolife.org . rors that can occur inside a legal But in the abortion center abortion numbers in Pennsylvania abortion facility. Gosnell and his associates – who killed infants and whose negligence resulted in the death of a female patient – have been brought to justice. The political arm of Planned Parenthood, the nation’s largest abortion operation, is targeting Pennsylvania because of the stun- ning victories we have achieved on the pro-life front. It can easily be argued that, in the past few years, Pennsylvania has made more pro-life progress than in the past 20 years. That is

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