"Because the Black family has been affected physically, psychologically, emotionally, and spiritually by racism and social injustices, and is being damaged even further by the trauma of abortion, there is an urgent need to offer forgiveness and healing to all those involved in an abortion decision."

- Bishop Martin D. Holley, "A Reflection on the African American Family and the Culture of Life," Respect Life Program (2008)

Table of Contents

• Fact Sheet-coming soon!
• Articles and Publications
• Columns and Commentary
• News Releases and Statements
• Media
• Additional Resources

Fact Sheet

Please check back soon!

Articles and Publications

• A Reflection on the African American Family and the Culture of Life,
  by Most Reverend Martin D. Holley, 2008
  Long Version (En Español)
  Pamphlet (En Español)
  

Columns and Commentary

• Abortion, Non-Violence and the Black Community, by Deirdre A. McQuade, Life Issues Forum, June 16, 2006

News Releases and Statements

• Statements on Life Issues from African American Bishops
• Bishop Holley Calls on Black Community to Overcome Abortion, October 15, 2008
• On Abortion and the African American Family, October 15, 2008

Media

"Catholic Radio Weekly" Interview, Bishop Martin Holley, Oct. 31, 2008

Additional Resources

Please see the National Black Catholic Apostolate for Life for more information.

Please see the Society of St. Joseph Pro-Life Committee for more information.

Please see the USCCB Subcommittee on African American Affairs website for more information.

Other National Black Catholic websites

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