Massachusetts

(OSV News) — The Catholic bishops of Massachusetts are pushing back on a decision by that state’s governor to expedite implementation of a controversial late-term abortion law — days after tens …

In practice the new law was “for anyone who wished to terminate a pregnancy” in its later stages “for any reason,” Bishop da Cunha of Fall River said.

Amid cancer treatment, Pakaluk tended to her family while continuing her parish ministry and pro-life activism. She died Sept. 23, 1998.

Abortion “shied laws” also “commonly allow anonymous or nearly anonymous mailing of abortion drugs,” the suit said.

In a Facebook post from the hospital, Father Peschel said he was “doing well” and thanked supporters for their prayers, urging them to “Pray for that man!”

BRAINTREE, Mass. (OSV News) — The “elimination of any legal restraint on late-term abortion” is “a radical measure which is gravely immoral,” the Catholic bishops of Massachusetts said. The bishops made …

“Noah took the cross all the way to the summit, which was a beautiful witness to all the people who were just on the mountain for exercise.”

It was a sight that, had they lived to see it, would have made the Puritans of colonial times spit out their beans and cod.

Ruth is remembered for her pro-life work, which included founding pro-life groups, giving talks and serving as president of Massachusetts Citizens for Life.

From the wearing of green in honor of Ireland’s patron to St. Joseph altars laden with bread and gratitude, next week’s festivities remind us of two great saints from whom …