RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY 

Works for the respect of all human life from conception to natural death. To support this mission we believe that prayer, church teaching, education, awareness of legislative issues, and outreach to organizations in the community are important. Volunteers can help with signature ad drives, voter registration, collections for mothers and children, outwardly praying to end abortion and similar activities. 


September is National Suicide Prevention Month—a sacred time to remember those we’ve lost to suicide, to stand in solidarity with those who struggle, and to support families and communities impacted by this deep pain.


The Church offers not judgment, but mercy and hope. Through Christ’s grace, we trust in God’s infinite love for every soul. The Catechism reminds us that “we should not despair of the eternal salvation of persons who have taken their own lives.” Instead, we commend them to the mercy of God and offer our presence and prayers for those left behind.


This month we hold in prayer:

Those who live with suicidal thoughts

Those who have died by suicide

Those who grieve the loss of a loved one to suicide

Those who work tirelessly in mental health ministry


Let us be a community that breaks silence, removes stigma, and extends compassion.

If you or someone you know are in danger, call 911. If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health, suicide, or substance use crisis, call or text 988 immediately.

Respect Life Monthly Focus

Life is good, protect it!

January - March for Life (National and State)

• The March for Life held in Washington D.C. is an inspiring, peaceful, vibrant, and joy-filled rally of women, men, young people, and children from across the country.

March / April - Warming Souls

• This is partnership between St. Andrew the Apostle and the Diocese of Camden to provide food and shelter for the homeless and hungry in our area.

May – Baby Bundle Drive (Mother’s Day)-

  • Drop off Baby Bundles to support our Pregnancy Homes in the area

June – Change for Life (Father’s Day)- Drop off the Bottle & Religious Freedom Week

• Change for Life donations help moms and dads find hope.

• Religious Freedom Week runs June 22-29 and raises awareness about a variety of current challenges to religious freedom in our world

July – Grandparent’s Day

• Pope Francis has decided to institute the Church-wide celebration of World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. It is celebrated the 4th Sunday of July.

September – Suicide Prevention Month / New Jersey Bishop's Mass for Life

  • Every Life is worth Living for this month’s intention.
  • Mass for Life     Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM   Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
    151 N. Warren Street, Trenton. 
  • NJ March for Life   -  The New Jersey Rally & March for Life will begin at 11:00 AM at the Statehouse Annex a short walk from the cathedral. 

October – Respect Life Month

• Diocesan and Parish wide list of activities to get involved with to support the gift of Life.

November – All Soul’s Service

• A Mass for the commemoration of all the faithful departed.

December – Holy Innocence Mass

• Memorial Mass for families who have lost a child.

Pregnancy Help

You are not alone—your story matters, and your hope lives here.  We offer you free, confidential support for the journey ahead—because you are seen, heard, loved and believed in.  We can provide a safe space for your voice, your choices, and your future.  We can help you find the beauty and strength you didn’t know  that you had.  When life changes unexpectedly, you have a choice—and a community that cares.

You are loved!  

Listed below are resources that will help you!

Emergency numbers can be found below,

but if you want to speak with someone at our Church we are here to listen and to guide you.


Please call 856-784-3878, Monday through Friday from 8:30am-3:00pm or anytime to speak to a priest.  We are here to help you!

Abortion Pill Reversal

It May Not Be Too Late To Save Your Pregnancy!

24/7 Helpline - 1-877-558-0333 

Abortionpillreversal.com

Options for Her

1329 Marlton Pike West (Route 70)  Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

(856) 795-0048      

optionsforher.org


Services Offered

Medical: consultation, pregnancy testing, ultrasound, follow-up medical care,

prenatal vitamins, pregnancy education & ongoing support, childbirth classes,

infant care, breastfeeding & car seat classes

and so much more!


Click here to be directed to their website

Good Counsel Homes

homes + hope for babies + mothers


Mission Statement

Good Counsel recognizes the dignity of God-given life from the moment of conception, fostering a nurturing, safe family environment, encouraging self-respect and independence  for pregnant mothers and their children in a diverse community of all faiths and beliefs.


Pregnant?  Need a place to stay?   

Call 1-800-723-8331

or CLICK HERE!

1st Way Pregancy Center 

528 Richey Avenue,  Collingwood, NJ 08107

856.854.8100 


If you've had unprotected sex or experienced a birth control failure, it's normal to feel overwhelmed and unsure about what to do next. You're not alone in this, and we're here to support you with confidential help. By taking one step at a time, you can find clarity and confidence. Let us guide you through this with care and understanding.


Mission Statement

We believe every child conceived carries a very special message from God and that this message will never be repeated again. Therefore, it is our responsibility to provide the assistance and emotional support required for every woman or girl to carry her child to term in good health with dignity and peace of mind.



Pregnant?  Need Help?  

1-800-848-LOVE

OR CLICK HERE!

Helpers N.J.

138 North Broadway, Suite A

Gloucester City, NJ 08030

(609) 870-7073

Email: info@helpersnj.org

Website:  https://www.helpersnj.org/


Free Services Offered

Education- Earn While You Learn DVDs about pregnancy, parenting,and life skills (participation earns baby items and other necessities)


Adoption Services- Facilitates open adoption,allowing birth parents to choose the adopted family and continue to be a part of the baby’s life


Other Services- Accompanies mothers to doctor appointments, social service ppointments, Division of Child Protection and Pregnancy meetings,court dates, and job interviews; encouragement for fathers of babies; help with housing, food, medical, utilities, transportation, and more


Click here for website.

Sisters of Life

Pennsylvania & New Jersey

BY TEXT: 914-907-8570

BY PHONE: 267-831-3100

IN PERSON: 1413 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19122


An unexpected pregnancy was always someone else’s story. But this time, it’s yours. You don’t have to walk this alone.


Know your options. We offer free, confidential support and a safe space to share. Why? Because in the heart of every woman is the longing to be heard. To be understood. To be believed in. To be seen for her unique beauty and goodness… a beauty and goodness that all too often she doesn’t see in herself.


Your dreams are not out of reach. There are real options that will get you back on your feet again, never regretting what might have been. You don’t need to feel pressured to have an abortion.


Connect with us.

https://sistersoflife.org/what-we-do/pregnancy-help/

Annie's Home

Center City Phiiladelphia

215-259-8524 or email us at info@annieshome.org.


Annie’s Home is a caring community that empowers pregnant and parenting women to take positive and effective action on behalf of themselves and their children by providing physical, emotional, spiritual, and professional support.


Our Values

Human Dignity

At Annie’s Home, we value all persons as children of God and treat them with love and respect. We strive to ensure that each member of the community has a voice in how we share life together. We support the establishment of healthy relationships and boundaries.


Commitment to Growth

We foster growth both in our staff and in our moms. We encourage the moms to set goals for themselves and their babies, celebrating with them every step forward along the way. Our missionaries learn and grow alongside our moms.


Safe Learning Environment

Annie’s Home fosters a caring environment. No one is judged for past mistakes. Each mom receives guidance and tools for making good choices for themselves and for their children.


Supportive Community

The staff, missionaries, volunteers, and Board of Directors of Annie’s Home work together to achieve our mission and do it with love. We encourage our moms to come together in supportive ways for each other.


Resiliency

Our moms learn skills for moving forward even when they encounter obstacles and setbacks. We desire that each mom leave our program with a strong sense of resiliency and empowerment.


Annie’s Home is officially open to mothers in need! If you are a mom interested in joining our program or have any other inquiries regarding volunteering, donating, or general questions about what we do, please give us a call at 215-259-8524 or email us at info@annieshome.org.


Click here for more info.

Healing After Abortion

God has a unique and beautiful plan of healing for you. You don’t need to suffer alone.


Abortion can leave many women and men suffering from deep guilt, shame, pain, anxiety, depression, fear, and feelings of isolation from God and others, sometimes for many years.


Experience the peace and healing that comes when you are able to share your burdens with another. We are here to meet with you, in-person or over the phone, as you walk the journey of healing. We offer a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment that can allow you to enter into Jesus’ healing embrace.


Nothing – absolutely nothing – is beyond the love and mercy of Jesus Christ. No sin is too big for Him, no darkness too great. Your abortion is not the end of the story.


We are here to walk with you on your journey of healing after abortion. We offer a safe, non-judgmental, welcoming environment to encounter the mercy of the Lord Jesus. 


Contact Msgr. Marucci, Fr. Infanti at 856-784-3878 or the Sisters of Life.  


For more information or to connect with the Sisters of Life, call or visit:  

866-575-0075

hopeandhealing@sistersoflife.org


Listed below are additional local healing resources for those who have suffered an abortion. 

 

Rachel's Vineyard - 1-877- HOPE-4-ME (1-877-467-3463)

https://www.rachelsvineyard.org/


Lumina, a ministry of Good Counsel Homes 1-877-586-4621

https://postabortionhelp.org/contact/