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In 1973, on the recommendation of the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council, an annual collection was established to provide financial support to over 100 life giving and life sustaining organizations located within 19 counties of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. The collection is held in October in our Catholic parishes. All monies collected are forwarded to the Chancery Office and designated for the Respect-Life Collection. A small portion of these funds assist in sustaining the Respect Life programs of the Archdiocese, and the balance is designated for Respect-Life Grants. Applications are evaluated by the Respect-Life Grant Committee, facilitated by the Director of the Office for Respect Life Ministries. Recommendations are provided to the Archbishop for his final approval. Funds are disbursed in January of the following year.
The Respect Life Fund provides resources to Pro-Life organizations that support the dignity of all human life at every stage. These organizations care for the most vulnerable among us from the unborn, to the imprisoned, to the mourning, to the single parents. Many lives are touched and changed due to generous support of life here in Southwest Ohio. Curious to see how the Respect Life Fund impacts the lives of our community? CLICK HERE to view video testimonials.
General Guidelines
Organizations must meet the following criteria: non-profit, Respect-Life, not anti-Catholic and located within the 19 counties served by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Respect-Life funds are available for application by meeting one of the following conditions:
Specific Guidelines
Please help us to extend works of mercy throughout the Archdiocese of Cincinnati by promoting participation in the Archdiocesan Respect Life collection on October 2 & 3, 2021. All parishes are encouraged to participate in both the celebration of Respect Life Sunday and the Respect Life Collection that provides funds for so many wonderful organizations throughout our communities. Respect Life Packets are mailed out each August from the USCCB and are distributed to all the Parish Respect Life Coordinators and pastors. These packets are filled with advertising resources, bulletin inserts, prayer intercessions, homily suggestions, and ideas for how to spread the Gospel of Life throughout the entire year. A sample of the downloadable resources are available below. You can also access digital copies of ALL of the resources on the USCCB Website.
Title | Description | Date added | Download |
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Web Banner-1648x549 | 09-01-2021 | Download | |
St. Joseph Reflection- Bilingual | 09-01-2021 | DownloadPreview | |
St. Joseph, Defender of Life- Prayer Card | 09-01-2021 | DownloadPreview | |
Sample Time Line for Respect Life Month | 09-01-2021 | DownloadPreview | |
Round Graphic | 09-01-2021 | Download | |
Respect Life Poster 2021 | 09-01-2021 | Download | |
Respect Life Poster 2021 | 09-01-2021 | DownloadPreview | |
Respect Life Month Action Guide | 09-01-2021 | DownloadPreview | |
Intercessions & Homily Helps | 09-01-2021 | DownloadPreview | |
Homily Helps- Respect Life Sunday | 09-01-2021 | DownloadPreview |
Thank you for your interest in supporting a Respect Life Culture here within the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. By donating to the Respect Life Fund, you are helping local organizations within the community. The more contributions that are made, the more funding we can distribute. A small portion of the funds are used to sustain Respect Life programming for Archdiocese such as Project Rachel, and the remainder are distributed through grants to organizations across the Archdiocese that promote life in a variety of different ways. If you are interested in learning more about these organizations- CLICK HERE.
There are several ways to contribute to this fund that enables so many organizations to promote life across the Archdiocese. Your financial assistance is truly appreciated as we work towards a world in which all life is held sacred, and all people are shown the loving compassion of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
1.  Donate Online through our safe and secure automated donation system.
2. Â Check or Cash Donations to be addressed to:
Please make checks payable to The Respect Life Fund.
3. The Respect Life Sunday Collection: All Archdiocesan Parishes take up a collection for the Respect Life Fund on the first Sunday in October every year. The next collection will be October 2 & 3, 2021. Feel free to contribute through your Parish’s Weekend Collection with the designated envelope.