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Washington D.C., Feb 3, 2013 \/ 04:03 pm (CNA\/EWTN News<\/a>).- Organizations that offer pro-life aid for women facing difficult pregnancies stressed that there are both resources and tools available for mothers in need.<\/p>\n

\tThe Sisters of Life \u201cinvite the women to come and live with us,\u201d Sister Johanna, Superior of the Holy Respite in Manhattan, told CNA.<\/p>\n

\tIn addition to the religious vows of chastity, poverty and obedience, Sisters of Life take an additional vow to protect and defend the sacredness of human life.<\/p>\n

\tFounded in 1991 by Cardinal John O\u2019Connor of New York, the sisters care for expectant mothers, offer retreats and provide aid to women suffering from a past abortion.<\/p>\n

\tSister Johanna explained that women can come to the sisters at any stage in pregnancy, and \u201cthey are welcome to stay with us until they get back on their feet.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

\tDuring their stay at the convent, the material needs of both the mother and child are taken care of, allowing them \u201cto just relax and be and pray and dream,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\tEven after their child is born and they have moved out of the convent, the sisters provide \u201cany materials we\u2019ve been given,\u201d to continue assisting each mother.<\/p>\n

\t\u201cWe always walk with them for as long as they need,\u201d Sister Johanna added, saying that many mothers will often \u201ccheck in\u201d and visit, creating a strong and lasting community among the women.<\/p>\n

\tNumerous members of the Sisters for Life attended the 2013 March for Life in Washington, D.C. The annual march \u2013 held this year on Jan. 25 \u2013 commemorates the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the 1973 court decision that effectively legalized abortion throughout America.<\/p>\n

\tThe National Maternity Housing Coalition was also present at the march. Sponsored by Heartbeat International, the coalition seeks to help homeless mothers in crisis pregnancy situations connect with housing providers.<\/p>\n

\t\u201cWe can say to any woman in a crisis pregnancy situation in the United States, you can get help,\u201d said Christopher Bell, founding member of the coalition.<\/p>\n

\tHe told CNA that the organization seeks \u201cto help maternity homes that are already doing good work do better, and to help people who want to start new homes.\u201d<\/p>\n

\tThe National Maternity Housing Coalition also offers training and educational opportunities to address the situations surrounding maternal homelessness, in order to help providers better meet the needs of the women who come to them.<\/p>\n

\tBell said the group plays a vital role in educating the public and aiding in the pro-life movement.<\/p>\n

\tWhen asked in a recent study what they would do if their congregants were facing a crisis pregnancy, many said that they did not know, he explained.<\/p>\n

\tWhile pro-life alternatives have existed for decades, Bell said, \u201cwe\u2019re not known well enough by members of our own congregation, our own clergy, as well as certainly the general public who really needs it.\u201d<\/p>\n

\t\u201cPregnancy centers are small, so no one has an advertising budget,\u201d he added, \u201cso we need to get the word out there.\u201d<\/p>\n

\tBell also noted that the organization \u201ccan handle it all,\u201d providing aid for a variety of situations.<\/p>\n

\tVarious homes within the coalition can care for women with longer-term needs, mothers who already have multiple other children and special needs moms and babies.
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\n\t\u201cThere\u2019s so much love in the world to take care of every single child in those situations and every mother,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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