Father Bill Carmody is the Diocese of Colorado Springs’ own pro-life legend. From his appointment as Director of the Respect Life office shortly after his ordination in 1990 until his death in 2016, Father Bill was God’s megaphone for the protection of life in our diocese, in Colorado, and in the nation.

Do I really have to vote in elections? I hate politics!”

I hear this question a lot — especially this year.

Catholics have a moral obligation to promote the common good through the exercise of their voting privileges (Catechism of the Catholic Church, No. 2240).

How can you be against Planned Parenthood? Sure, they do some abortions, but they do so many other good things for women!”

As I travel around the Pikes Peak region speaking to youth groups, faith formation classes and community organizations, I often get that question. It makes me realize that Planned Parenthood has done a thorough job of selling their own self-serving narrative to the public — aided and abetted by mainstream media both in the U.S. and other countries.

COLORADO SPRINGS. For the eleventh year in a row, Biking for Babies is sending out young adults from all sides of the country to spread awareness and fundraise for pregnancy resource centers in America.

COLORADO SPRINGS. Life Network’s 2020 Walk for Life looked a little different from previous years, but our “Catholics 4 Life Network” team stepped out in faith and raised over $52,000 in support of the agency. COVID-19 restrictions required Life Network to get creative with their annual fundraising walk, so they took the walk virtual. Since we couldn’t gather at Memorial Park, walkers and runners were encouraged to map a two-mile course in their neighborhoods or nearby recreation areas and trails and then walk or run on June 6 wherever they were.

DENVER. “Every Life if a Gift” was the theme for the 2020 Celebrate Life Rally and March in Denver on Jan. 11. The Respect Life Apostolate for the Diocese of Colorado Springs chartered a bus and took 51 devoted pro-life warriors from around our diocese and Pueblo to celebrate the gift of life.

COLORADO SPRINGS. Father Jim Baron will celebrate the annual Mass of the Holy Innocents at 11 a.m. on Dec. 28 at Holy Apostles Church in Colorado Springs.

COLORADO SPRINGS. Out of the proceeds of the 2017 Bishop’s Respect Life Dinner, the Salida Pregnancy Resource Center (SPRC) received $10,000 to help them expand their hours and add professional staff in support of their mission to help women during pregnancy.

COLORADO SPRINGS. Dr. Pat Castle, Founder and President of LIFE Runners, will be in Colorado Springs next week for two exciting Respect Life events.

Dr. Castle will present his engaging look at “Pro-Life Apologetics — Converting Hearts and Minds” on June 12 from 7-9 p.m. in the St. Mary’s Cathedral Hall. On June 13 from 9-11 a.m., he will offer expert Sidewalk Advocacy Training on the sidewalk in front of Planned Parenthood, located at 3480 Centennial Blvd. Dr. Castle is a regular prayer warrior and sidewalk counselor outside the abortion chamber of late-term abortionist LeRoy Carhart in Nebraska. More information can be found at www.liferunners.org.