Message from Paul Long MCC CEO
- Wed, Apr 6, 2022 9:14 AM
April 5, 2022
Dear State Deputy and Board:
I am sorry to miss your conversation this evening. Unfortunately, the conflict on my calendar could not be avoided. In my absence, I have asked Barbara Listing to read this short letter.
The topic under consideration tonight, in many regards, is without precedent, in terms of our joint efforts to restore legal protection to the unborn child in Michigan.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Michigan Catholic Conference, which includes the seven (arch)diocesan bishops, I can say with complete confidence, that derailing this deafly petition drive, is an absolute top priority of the Roman Catholic Church in this state.
Right to Life of Michigan and the Michigan Catholic Conference have joined together to create Citizens to Support Michigan Women and Children. This is the community which will fight against this proposal being placed on the ballot and will be urging a no vote.
If we are unable to disqualify enough signatures, to throw out the petition drive, then securing a no vote on this proposed amendment to the state constitution, will remain an absolute priority in the weeks and months just ahead.
I would urge the Knights of Columbus, throughout the great state of Michigan, to join us wholeheartedly to defeat what can only be viewed as the greatest challenge to the sanctity of human life that we have ever faced!
Having said that, I am confident, just as I have been on many occasions in the past, that by working together, we will prevail! We will emerge victorious! But the road ahead of us will be filled with unprecedented challenges.
To that end, we must rise up with an unprecedented level of commitment for these innocent children.
Please join us as we proceed full speed ahead. I cannot envision a victorious outcome without one of the greatest allies the unborn children will ever have…there will be no victory without the Knights of Columbus.
Thank you so much for your time and consideration.
