Articles Tagged ‘Pro-life Leaders’
Written on 22 May, 2013 at 8:50 in
Announcements, Features, Pro-Life, Pro-life Groups | Author:
Paul Tuns Jim Hughes, Paul Formby and Earl Amyotte at the founding of the Pro-Life Party of Canada.
On May 25, 1978, a group of pro-lifers, upset with the compromise mentality of the Coalition for the Protection of Human Life, met in Winnipeg to form a new national political pro-life organization. The Coalition had presented a paper ... (Continue reading)
Written on 28 Mar, 2013 at 12:05 in
Activism, Pro-Life | Author:
Pauline Koslka Campaign Life Coalition Saskatchewan has launched a campaign to promote the pro-life cause to the public. Although people who receive their newsletters and e-mails are informed about the pro-life cause, “the general population does not seem to be aware of the issues regarding beginning and end of life,” wrote Denise Hounjet-Roth, the president of CLC Saskatchewan in an e-mail to The Interim.
With that in mind, CLC Saskatchewan advertized their website, predominantly in Saskatoon, as the province’s largest city and home ... (Continue reading)
Written on 28 Jun, 2012 at 8:37 in
Announcements, Columnist, Donald DeMarco, Features | Author:
Editor’s Note: Editor Paul Tuns spoke with frequent Interim contributor Donald DeMarco by email. DeMarco, a prolific author, professor emeritus at St. Jerome’s University in Waterloo, Ont., and an adjunct professor at Holy Apostles College & Seminary in Cromwell, Conn., was recently named a Senior Fellow of HLI America, an initiative of Human Life International. Some of his recently writings may be found at HLI’s Truth and Charity Forum.
The Interim: ... (Continue reading)
Written on 30 Apr, 2012 at 12:58 in
Real Women | Author:
Interim Staff REAL Women of Canada, a pro-life women’s organization that supports traditional family values, was invited by the federal government to nominate potential recipients of the Diamond Jubilee Medal.
REAL Women recommend 33 people under the “social and volunteer” category to receive the medal, which commemorates Queen Elizabeth’s 60th anniversary as Queen of Canada. The Globe and Mail reported that no pro-gay groups were invited to nominate recipients and there was an ensuing outcry among homosexual activists against REAL Women. “The bile ... (Continue reading)
Written on 25 May, 2010 at 19:44 in
Profiles, Real Women | Author:
Editor’s Note: LifeSiteNews.com was presented the 2010 National Award by REAL Women at its annual national conference on April 17 in North Bay, Ont. REAL Women national president Cecilia Forsyth explained that the award signifies that the recipient individual or organization has made an exemplary contribution to society. Nominees are expected to demonstrate “honesty, integrity and responsibility; respect for the traditional family unit in society; support for the basic right to life of all human beings; and Judaeo-Christian values.” The ... (Continue reading)
Written on 19 Apr, 2010 at 13:34 in
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Paul Tuns Editor On March 20, Fr. Paul Marx, OSB, passed away at the age of 89, ending a four-decade career opposing abortion and contraception.
Fr. Marx created the Human Life Center in 1971 – two years before Roe v. Wade – which a decade later became Human Life International. He traveled to all 50 states and more than 90 countries to proclaim the pro-life message. In a press release, Rev. Thomas J. Euteneuer, Fr. Marx’s successor as president of HLI, said: “In the ... (Continue reading)
Written on 30 Jun, 2008 at 7:37 in
Profiles | Author:
Pete Vere Senior Writer
With the advent of the internet and the new media, many pro-life activists have become familiar with the name John-Henry Westen and LifeSiteNews.com. Westen is a veteran pro-life journalist who has authored thousands of articles touching upon faith, family, marriage, the right to life and public affairs. His guest appearances on many television and radio shows throughout North ... (Continue reading)
Written on 28 Apr, 2008 at 9:56 in
Profiles | Author:
Tony Gosgnach Assistant Editor
Dedicated, devoted, passionate, courageous, serious, knowledgeable, well read, always on the job, always available, always thinking pro-life. Those are just some of the words those who knew him are using to describe Father Jim Whalen, who passed away suddenly on Feb. 24 while doing one of the things he loved best – conducting a parish pro-life mission.... (Continue reading)
Written on 23 Feb, 2008 at 10:38 in
Youth Activism | Author:
Pete Vere Senior Writer
The people of Newfoundland are often said to be a proud people. In Patrick Hanlon, the pride of Newfoundland’s pro-life community is justified. Just 25 years old, he holds office in many local, provincial and national pro-life and pro-family organizations. He is president of the Right to Life Association for Newfoundland and ... (Continue reading)
