The Annual Ohio Right to Life Oratory Contest last Saturday was a great success! Travis Goettemoeller from Mercer County Right to Life won the first place prize and will be going to Florida in June for the National Competition. There were eight contestants from across the state, some traveling from the far corners and edges of Ohio – can you say four-hour drive?!

The contestants (in their speeches) reminded those in the audience of the need for ACTION NOW in our communities. There are so many evils happening in this world – together they are rapidly creating a culture of death. There is abortion happening on demand across the world and let us not forget, here in Ohio. There are the issues of euthanasia, human trafficking…the list goes on and on. The contestants truly inspired those in the audience to ACT NOW in response to these great evils and to take a STAND for LIFE in their communities – for together, we can build a culture of Life.

Check out the photos (recently updated!) by clicking here.

Posted by Erin Cain on 4/21/2011

Last Tuesday at the Ohio Statehouse, amidst the normal hustle and bustle of legislators, lobbyists and visitors of all kinds, a small group of people gathered next to the Map Room beneath a sign that read “Great Ohioans”.  It was a group of families from the Holy Family Catholic Homeschool Group based out of Shelby and Mercer counties in mid-west Ohio.  

The families have the custom of visiting the statehouse not only to provide an opportunity for their children to learn about the legislative process in Ohio, but also to educate them specifically on pro-life laws.  So, the group set aside time to hear from Ohio Right to Life Director of Legislative Affairs, Stephanie Krider, and Director of External Affairs, Erin Cain.