The Case
Earlier this year, the United States Supreme Court agreed to take up Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. The case addresses the constitutionality of a 15-week abortion ban passed into law in Mississippi, and it has the potential to overturn Roe v. Wade. Oral arguments will be held December 1, and a decision is expected in June 2022. (Further explanation is provided in this memo of May 18.)
Pray for Dobbs
After the Supreme Court agreed to take up the case, the Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities and Christians from other organizations discovered that we had separately been convicted of the urgent need for unified prayer and fasting for a positive outcome to this case and for the end to abortion.
Thus, the Pray for Dobbs ecumenical prayer campaign emerged. National faith leaders from varying Christian denominations, such as Archbishop Naumann, are calling people of faith nationwide and across denominations to unite in prayer and fasting.
A simple website is in development to serve as the touchpoint for all the denominational partners: prayfordobbs.com. In addition to the current content, website visitors will be able to sign up for periodic updates and access additional resources.
Informational Webinar: Thursday, October 14 at 2 PM (EDT)
Please consider registering for and inviting others to attend this upcoming webinar. It is for anyone who wants to help encourage or organize participation in their local community--from state Catholic conference directors and diocesan staff to motivated parishioners.
Participants will hear from national faith leaders and legal experts on:
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Why Dobbs is important--from both a legal and a faith perspective;
- Why Christians across the country are uniting in prayer and fasting;
- How to get involved and encourage others to get involved.
Here are a few items to help you promote the webinar:
(Virtual) National Prayer Event: Thursday, November 18 at 8 PM (EST)
Join Catholics and other Christians from across the country uniting in prayer. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available.
