"It is a poverty
to decide that a
child must die
so that you may
live as you wish"

- Mother Teresa

ELECTIONS HAVE CONSEQUENCES

August 3rd is Michigan's Primary Election. This is an historic election year in Michigan as it has been 75 years since so many seats have been available at the same time.  Up to 70% of these races will be decided on August 3 which makes this primary a critically important day in the 2010 election cycle for Michigan and Bay County.

Please go to www.rtl.org to GENERATE YOUR OWN PERSONALIZED BALLOT to assist you and your family in voting prolife on Tuesday, August 3.  It's fast, easy, and it has never been more important to support LIFE by supporting prolife candidates!

If plans for August 3rd keep you away from the polls, no problem.  Send in your absentee ballot application and a ballot will be mailed to you.  It's easy and so VERY important!  Click here to fill out and print your absentee ballot form:  www.michigan.gov/documents/AbsentVoterBallot_105377_7.pdf 

Michigan's Abortions Decreased in 2009

Despite the economy, the number of abortions performed in Michigan decreased in 2009, according to recently released statistics from the Michigan Department of Community Health. The report from the Michigan Department of Community Health states that 22,357 abortions were performed in Michigan during 2009 compared to 25,970 Michigan abortions reported in 2008, a drop of 13.9 percent or 3,613 abortions.  See the complete article at www.rtl.org. 

Bishops' Statement on 2010 Elections Drafted--Distributed to Parishes Statewide

 The arch/bishops of the seven Roman Catholic arch/dioceses of Michigan have composed a statement on the 2010 elections which has been distributed to Catholic parishes statewide.  The statement, A Call to Conscience: Faithful Citizenship and the Common Good, reminds Catholics of their moral obligation to participate in the democratic process, to form their consciences based on Scripture and Catholic Social Teaching, and to evaluate candidates through the lens of faith.  Read entire statement at: http://www.micatholicconference.org/public-policy/news-releases/bishops-statement-on-2010-elections-headed-to-parishes/

It's Easy to Be Pro-Life...

Coming Soon to a Conference Center Near You!

Mark your calendars!  Our Focus on Life Annual Benefit Dinner is scheduled for Tuesday, October 5, at the Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center.  Our speakers are John and Mary Lockwood, a post-abortive married couple who speak out on the pain of abortion in the hope of helping others and possibly preventing the years of suffering they have experienced.  Plan now to join us at this important event for Right to Life of Bay County. Click on the 2010 Focus on Life Flyer to preview the details and/or reserve your seats/table today!

Online registration and payment may also be made by clicking on the Donate button in the left-hand column.  Be sure to note that your gift is specifically designated for tickets to the Focus on Life dinner.  Thank you for coming and sharing the evening with us!

Do You Have an Inspiring Story to Tell?

Are you, or is someone you know, a "poster child" for Right to Life? Are you a sibling, parent, grandparent, or friend of someone whose special life is an inspiration to you and a story to be told?  If you would like to share your story and encourage others in the prolife world, please let us know of that special child, person, website, youtube message, poem, letter, article, story.  Simply email your thoughts to us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and we will post appropriate messages on our web and Facebook pages.

"Any country that accepts abortion
is not teaching its people to love,
but to use any violence to what
they want. This is why the
greatest destroyer of love
and peace is abortion."

- Mother Teresa