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"I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly" (Jn 10:10)
"We commend all who proclaim and serve the Gospel of life. By their peaceful activism, education and prayer, they witness to God's truth and embody our Lord's command to love one another as he loved us." (Living the Gospel of Life: A Challenge to American Catholics U.S. Catholic Bishops, No. 31)
The mission and purpose of the Respect Life Office is to serve the Cardinal Archbishop by assisting the clergy and laity in promoting a consistent ethic of life. This mission is accomplished through its four office departments with initiatives that provide education and formation, advocacy, pastoral care, access, and prayer and worship. These activities address the threats to the sanctity and respect for all human life: abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, discrimination and exclusion.
Office staff provide pastoral and spiritual support for persons faced with significant life decisions, for the Deaf Community, for persons with disabilities, for individuals infected or impacted by HIV/AIDS, and for the poor and elderly. The Respect Life Office serves as an advocate for all persons in every state and condition of life, from conception to natural death.
In collaboration with other Archdiocesan entities, the Respect Life Office assists in providing continuing formation of the clergy and laity on a wide range of human life issues affecting the faithful of the Archdiocese.
The Respect Life Office Staff seeks to encounter Christ in all aspects of life and to be transformed into disciples who think , act , and love like Christ.
The Respect Life Office Staff seeks to promote a Spirituality of communion which flows from the initiative of God who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
The Respect Life Office Staff will embrace the mission of the Church: to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ.
To increase awareness via public information, education and formation.
To provide pastoral care
To provide public policy programs
To offer opportunities for prayer and worship
To foster full inclusion in the life and mission of the Church.Miss Susan Vadas, M.ED., Director
Phone: 215 587-5661
e-mail: prolife@adphila.org
Sister Kathleen Schipani, M.ED., Director of Religious Education
Phone: V/VP/TDD 215 587-3913, TDD: 215 587-0510
e-mail: PCPDDEAF@adphila.orgMs. June A. Goodwin/Mrs. Denise Logan, Coordinators of Religious Education
Phone: V: 215 587-5665, VP 215-587-3913, TDD 215 587-0510
e-mail: PCPDDEAF@adphila.orgReverend Anthony Russo, C.Ss.R., Coordinator
Phone: V/TTY/VP 215 423-9547, Rectory 215 634-1133
Visitation BVM Rectory
2625 B Street
Philadelphia, PA 19125Msgr. Paul Dougherty, Coordinator
St. Albert the Great
212 Welsh Road
Huntingdon Valley, PA. 19006
Phone: 215 947-3500Department for AIDS Ministry Program
Miss Susan Vadas, M.ED.
Phone: 215 587-5661Department for Pastoral Care for Persons with Disabilities
Sister Kathleen Schipani, M.ED., Administrator
Phone: V: 215 587-3913, TDD: 215 587-0510
e-mail: PCPDDEAF@adphila.orgMs. Janell Lavender., Coordinator
Phone: 215 587-5665
e-mail: PCPDDEAF@adphila.orgDepartment for Pro-Life Activities
Miss Susan Vadas, M.ED.
Phone: 215 587-5661
e-mail: prolife@adphila.org