The Respect Life Apostolate (RLA) of the Archdiocese of St. Louis provides leadership for all respect life activities within the Catholic community of St. Louis under the direction of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). Recognizing the inherent dignity of each human person from conception through natural death, the RLA strives to build a Culture of Life through spiritual support, pastoral care, education and public policy. RLA programs are designed at the diocesan level to serve parishes and the local community, reaching their fullest potential through the collaboration of the pastor and parish respect life coordinator. 

Archbishop Mitchell T. Rozanski's Response to the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization Decision

Programs, Events, Prayer Campaigns & Service Projects 

Due to an unexpected issue with the Cardinal Rigali Center facility, Saturday July 23's Pro-Life Landscape After Dobbs Forum will be postponed. New event details will be announced in the near future.

Archdiocesan, Missouri Catholic Conference & USCCB Pro-Life Updates: 

USCCB: DOBBS RESOURCES FOR PARISH LEADERS

MCC: End of Legislative Session Report on Protect Human Life and Other Bills

History of Respect Life in St. Louis - 40th Anniversary Video 

Click on the image to play the 40th Anniversary video of the Respect Life Movement in the Archdiocese of St. Louis! 

Forgiveness, hope & Healing After Abortion

The Abortion Healing Ministry of the Archdiocese of St. Louis offers a wide network of support for those wounded by abortion. Project Rachel (for women), Project Joseph (for men), and Rachel's Vineyard and the Catholic Renewal Center (for both women and men) provide healing and hope. No matter what your experience was or how long it has been since the abortion, hope, healing, and forgiveness are available. 

Wounded by abortion? Click here for help and resources.