Catholics go beyond pregnancy decision to help mothers after baby’s birth

Catholics go beyond pregnancy decision to help mothers after baby’s birth

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Columbus knows that part of being pro-life is taking care of mothers and families after a baby is born.

It is part of the reason the diocese launched a new program called Walking with Moms in Need.

“We know there are pregnant and parenting moms in need in our parishes and our neighborhoods,” said Erin Cordle, director of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development and Catholic Relief Services with the diocese’s Office for Social Concerns

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Women facing pregnancy, for example, might be low income or without family support, Cordle said. They might also need assistance because of the isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.