Family/Respect Life
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Welcome to the Office of Family/Respect Life Ministry! Our office exists to assist parishes and schools to connect people to Christ and the Church. We provide opportunities and ministry which uphold the value, beauty, and dignity of life and family, through all ages and stages.
2026 Mass and Holy Hour for Life
Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Syracuse
9:30am Holy Hour
10:30am Mass
12:00pm Syracuse March for Life (starting at the MOST)
Flier coming Soon!
2026 World Marriage Day Mass
Sunday, February 15th, 2026
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Syracuse
2:00PM Mass with Bishop LuciaRegister for World Marriage Day Here
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Family/Respect Life Ministry
240 East Onondaga Street
Syracuse, NY 13202-2608T: (315) 472-6754
F: (315) 478-4619
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Contact Us
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Lisa Halllhallsyrdio.orgDirector, Family/Respect Life Ministry
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Stephanie Stewartsstewartsyrdio.orgThe Third Option Marriage Program, Family/Respect Life Ministry
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Dc. Dean Brainarddbrainardsyrdio.orgTransition Ministry Program Coordinator, Family/Respect Life Ministry
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Kristin Dievendorfkdievendorfsyrdio.orgFamily Life & Natural Family Planning Coordinator, Family/Respect Life Ministry
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Charles O'Malleycomalleysyrdio.orgRespect Life Program Coordinator, Family/Respect Life Ministry
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Maria Klawitermklawitersyrdio.orgSouthern Region Program Coordinator, Family/Respect Life Ministry
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Patty Jowettpjowettsyrdio.orgBranch Out & Grow Program Coordinator
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Project Rachel Ministryhopeandhealingsyrdio.orgProject Ministry Team
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RESOURCES
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For Marriage Prep information or to register online for a Marriage Preparation class, click here
For pregnancy care resources, click here
For pregnancy and early infant loss resources, click here
For information on Chastity Education (equipping parents, children, and teens about God's plan for love and life, friendship and marriage), click here
Family Perspectives bulletin/reflection questions based on weekly scripture readings available for download "here"
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