Rebuilding a "Culture of Life"

October 22, 2022
St. Patrick Catholic Church, Hudson WI

The annual Gathering for Life took place at St. Patrick's Church in Hudson on October 22nd. The event opened with Mass, said by Bishop Powers, including a homily touching on the full meaning of "pro-life". Next, Chris Hurtubise and Dee Bergeson delivered a powerful testimony on adoption. The audience journeyed with them into both sides of an incredible adoption story, highlighting how prevalent God's hand was, and still is, throughout the entire process. In the afternoon, representatives from the Catholic Charities of La Crosse Adoption Agency gave a presentation focused on the adoption process: different types, how families work with an agency, some heart-warming adoption success stories, plus much more. Fr. Mullen then gave a brief overview of his Adoption Initiative. The day culminated in a peaceful time of Adoration and confession, during which a Rosary was prayed using the pro-life prayer intentions for each decade (find HERE).

View & share the video recordings of the presentations from the Gathering for Life:

• Chris Hurtubise & Dee Bergeson: https://youtu.be/esz9jxt5vVM
• Catholic Charities of La Crosse Adoption Agency: https://youtu.be/fnsLhnXJmEE
• Fr. Dennis Mullen: https://youtu.be/sPR_vwikt38

The National Night of Prayer for Life is one more way we can experience the power of prayer and continue our efforts for Eucharistic Revival throughout the Diocese of Superior. The essential elements for the Night of Prayer are Eucharistic Adoration, Benediction, and the Rosary. All other components are subject to local custom and practice. The suggested prayer format below is optional. More information can be found on the National Night of Prayer Website.

FLYER          PRAYER FORMAT

Word of Life (English)
Word of Life (Spanish) 
Walking with Moms in Need

See archives:
Word of Life
Walking with Moms in Need

• 9 Days for Life
• 40 Days for Life
• Baby Bottle Campaigns
• Holy Hour for Reparation and Healing
• March for Life
• Memorials to the Unborn
• Natural Family Planning
• Pregnancy Resources
• Pro Life Prayers
• Rite for the Blessing of a Child in the Womb