Priests For Life

International Outreach - In 2024 Priests for Life remained active internationally engaging with bodies such as the United Nations and the Organization of American States to advocate for the protection of the unborn. The team provided delegates with information submitted reports and supported nations resisting pressure-particularly from the Biden administration-to liberalize abortion laws. They also assisted foreign legislators and pro-life groups in strengthening their messaging and advocacy. Priests for Life continued supporting the Geneva Consensus Declaration a coalition of pro-life nations revived under the second Trump Administration. A more detailed report is available on their website. In 2024 Priests for Life expanded its international presence through active participation in the United Nations the Organization of American States and Catholic-inspired NGOs engaging in high-level forums including the UNs Sustainable Development Forum and Summit of the Future the Geneva Consensus Declaration anniversary and Vatican-sponsored events such as the first World Childrens Day. PFL advocated for the protection of life religious freedom and human rights collaborated with global pro-life coalitions and supported initiatives from the Holy See Mission and other international bodies. Domestically PFL engaged in pro-life education advocacy and witness including participation in the Virginia March for Life and visits to pregnancy help centers such as Efrat in Israel. Through these efforts PFL advanced its mission to promote the sanctity of life strengthen international and domestic pro-life networks and influence policy and public opinion worldwide.

Media - In 2024 Priests for Life expanded its media outreach through extensive interviews and regular appearances across Christian conservative and secular platforms. The team continued producing a weekly Radio Maria program and distributing radio spots to multiple outlets. The National Director served as a frequent commentator on Newsmax Real Americas Voice Virgin Most Powerful Radio the Prolife Team podcast and others. Team members also contributed opinion pieces to major publications such as Newsmax.com The Gateway Pundit The Washington Times LifeNews.com Washington Examiner and Catholic Online. A major media firm assisted in increasing their visibility and the National Director began developing new collaborative media projects with Bishop Aubrey Shines.

Online Broadcasting - Priests for Life continued to expand its online broadcasting in 2024 through its professional in-house TV studio distributing programs across major social media platforms video-streaming services ROKU Google Play Android TV Apple TV Apple iOS and networks such as Right Side Broadcasting Network. Their regular lineup includes shows offering biblical commentary on politics pro-life reflections news updates interviews rapid-response commentary strategic guidance in-depth issue analysis and daily activity reports from their leadership. These programs aim to educate motivate and inform supporters on the pro-life mission and the broader cultural and political landscape. All programs are also available through the End Abortion Podcast which continues to rank as the number-one abortion-related podcast.

Good Shepherd Project - In 2024 the Good Shepherd Project continued its work supporting clergy in addressing abortion through teaching counseling preaching and promoting post-abortion healing and reconciliation. Monthly live broadcasts featured priests deacons and other pastoral experts offering guidance to clergy on effective ministry strategies and informing laity on how to support and equip their clergy in these efforts.

Pro-Life Leadership Coalition - In 2024 Priests for Life strengthened collaboration among national and state pro-life groups by organizing multiple meetingstwo in Washington D.C. one online and a three-day gathering at their Titusville Florida headquartersalong with numerous Zoom meetings throughout the year. They also coordinated state-level leaders in states with pro-abortion ballot measures and led a National to State Collaboration initiative helping national groups support state efforts against pro-abortion initiatives.

Rachels Vineyard - Rachels Vineyard RV is a globally recognized nonprofit ministry that specializes in offering healing retreats for individuals who have undergone the emotional distress of abortion. Founded by Dr. Theresa Burke a dedicated leader with 39 years of service to the cause RV takes a comprehensive approach to healing blending spiritual teachings sacraments and evidence-based psychological techniques. Rachels Vineyard is the worlds leading post-abortion healing ministry offering retreats in over 200 locations across 50 countries and in 33+ languages. In 2024 more than 4,000 men and women began their healing journey with over 10,000 departed babies memorialized. Retreats provide compassionate confidential support in a group setting transforming participants relationships with God their families and their communities. Many participants go on to start new ministries or Rachels Vineyard sites. The ministry operates from a small international headquarters in Pennsylvania but continues to expand globally with 106 U.S. sites and 109 international sites. In 2024 international sites grew by 17% with 81% being Spanish-speaking. Rachels Vineyard conducted at least 400 retreats worldwide in 2024 responded to 33 requests for new sites and upgraded seven sites to established status. Efforts to expand accessibility include translating training materials into additional languages and leveraging AI for multilingual communication. The unwavering commitment of Dr. Theresa Burke Kevin Burke and the entire RV team reflects a steadfast dedication to delivering compassionate care and transformative retreat experiences for those seeking healing and restoration. Through their tireless efforts and strategic outreach Rachels Vineyard remains at the forefront of providing essential services to individuals grappling with the aftermath of abortion fostering a message of hope healing and renewal.

Abortion Education - In 2024 Priests for Life promoted the See Baby Grow app which educates students and the public about embryology through unique video footage and scientific information. They connected this resource with churches schools pregnancy centers and pro-life organizations. Additionally Priests for Life supported a major Minnesota lawsuit led by pro-life attorney Harold Cassidy challenging the abortion industries failure to protect womens rights to informed decisions regarding their unborn children. The organization also leveraged its experience with Silent No More to amplify the voices of women who had abortions under duress in support of this effort.

Youth Outreach - The founder and director of Stand True is Bryan Kemper who travels the nation and the world mobilizing youth to stand up for the unborn and providing them cutting edge resources to do so. Each year Stand True sponsors the Pro-life Day of Silent Solidarity on which thousands of students express their opposition to abortion and their solidarity with its silent victims by spending the whole day without saying a word. They also promote National Pro-Life T-shirt day by which countless people spread the pro-life message by what they wear. Stand True leads the way in utilizing social media to reach encourage and mobilize the youngest generation of pro-life activists and they help train other pro-life leaders and groups on how to use the power of social media to help the cause of life. In 2024 Stand True was present at the March for Life in Washington DC. Youth Outreach Director Bryan Kemper continued his work from 2023 with two special projects of our Youth Outreach for 2024: The Pro-life Women in History Month which includes a website that highlights a different woman each day of the year who made a significant impact in the pro-life movement and the National Pro-life Essay Contest focused on the civic duty to vote for pro-life candidates selecting award winners across Junior High High School and College levels.

Assistance to Other Prolife Organizations - In 2024 Priests for Life helped preserve and share the work of key pro-life pioneers including Life Dynamics founder Mark Crutcher Canadian pro-life psychiatrist Dr. Philip Ney and ultrasound technology pioneer Shari Richard promoting her Window to the Womb footage to educate the public about the unborn.

National Survey - At the start of 2024 Priests for Life in partnership with McLaughlin and Associates conducted a national survey to assess the impact of abortion on voters and the effectiveness of messaging for state ballot measures. The results available at AbortionSurvey.org were widely cited in media interviews and used in trainings for voters activists and candidates nationwide.

Eucharist and Prolife - In 2024 Priests for Life emphasized the connection between Eucharistic devotion and the pro-life mission. Efforts included broadcasts a new brochure prayer campaigns with prayer cards online courses and the website www.EucharistAndProLife.org to help the faithful understand and live out this link between faith and pro-life commitment.