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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Each October during Respect Life Month, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) laun­ches a new cycle of Respect Life Program resources for a year-round, nationwide effort to help Catholics understand, value and cultivate respect for human life. The Theme for Respect Life Month here in 2026 is “Mary, Mother of Life, Pray for Us.” The Blessed Mother welcomed Jesus into the world at both his conception and at the foot of the Cross. She gives her “yes” to life itself and is given to us as a mother to help us do the same. This title of Mary invites us to rely on her intercession for all mothers entrusted with new life.