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USCCB chairman thanks pregnancy help centers

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Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Bishop Daniel E. Thomas, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee on Pro-Life Activities, expressed gratitude on October 27 for those providing resources to women, babies, and families. His statement precedes Pregnancy Help Appreciation Week, which takes place November 9–13.

The appreciation week is an annual event established by Heartbeat International to honor the staff, volunteers, nurses, directors, and receptionists at pregnancy help organizations. These organizations include maternity homes, medical and resource help centers, and adoption agencies. In the United States, approximately 2,750 pregnancy help centers provide support to pregnant and parenting women.

Bishop Thomas noted that many pregnancy care centers offer free medical services such as ultrasounds, prenatal and postnatal care, and referrals for low-cost childbirth. These centers also provide items like baby clothes and diapers, as well as childcare, career services, and housing referrals.

The chairman also recognized volunteers in parishes who support vulnerable women and families through the nationwide Walking with Moms in Need initiative.

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USCCB chairman thanks 2,750 pregnancy help centers

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Bishop Daniel E. Thomas praises 2,750 US pregnancy help centers

Earlier version, Thursday 29 October

Bishop Daniel E. Thomas praises pregnancy help centers

Earlier version, Thursday 29 October

USCCB pro-life chair praises 2,750 pregnancy help centers

Earlier version, Thursday 29 October

USCCB Chairman Bishop Daniel E. Thomas praises 2,750 pregnancy help centers

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Oct 27, 1:30 AM USCCB News Across the Country, Pregnancy Help Centers Offer Life-Affirming Support To Pregnant and Parenting Women in Need
  2. Oct 27, 8:00 AM Catholic New York Across the Country, Pregnancy Help Centers Offer Life-Affirming Support to Pregnant and Parenting Women in Need
  3. Oct 27, 7:16 AM Diocese of Richmond Across the Country, Pregnancy Help Centers Offer Life-Affirming Support To Pregnant and Parenting Women in Need
  4. Oct 27, 10:26 AM Diocese of Arlington USCCB: Across the Country, Pregnancy Help Centers Offer Life-Affirming Support To Pregnant and Parenting Women in Need
  5. Oct 29, 12:10 AM Catholic World News USCCB committee chairman praises pregnancy help centers (USCCB)
  6. Oct 29, 6:36 AM OSV News Serving vulnerable pregnant and parenting women is ‘heroic’ work, says USCCB pro-life chair
  7. Oct 29, 7:32 AM The Texas Catholic Serving vulnerable pregnant and parenting women is ‘heroic’ work, says USCCB pro-life chair
  8. Oct 29, 6:36 AM Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Serving vulnerable pregnant and parenting women is ‘heroic’ work, says USCCB pro-life chair
  9. Oct 29, 12:08 PM The Monitor Serving vulnerable pregnant and parenting women is ‘heroic’ work, says USCCB pro-life chair
  10. Oct 29, 5:55 AM The Catholic Sun Serving vulnerable pregnant and parenting women is ‘heroic’ work, says USCCB pro-life chair
  11. Oct 29, 1:04 PM The Catholic Telegraph Serving vulnerable pregnant and parenting women is ‘heroic’ work, says USCCB pro-life chair
  12. Oct 29, 11:07 AM The Central Minnesota Catholic Serving vulnerable pregnant and parenting women is ‘heroic’ work, says USCCB pro-life chair
  13. Oct 29, 5:02 AM Angelus News Bishop Daniel Thomas thanks pregnancy help workers ahead of Appreciation Week
  14. Oct 30, 8:00 AM Catholic Review Serving vulnerable pregnant and parenting women is ‘heroic’ work, says USCCB pro-life chair

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