Catholic Conference of Ohio
Thursday, April 24, 2025

Take Action

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Get Involved


The best way to help defeat the proposed amendment is to contact your local parish or diocese and offer to support their efforts. 

Parish Support: 
It is suggested that each parish have 2-3 volunteers to help implement the "Protect Them Both" campaign, including: 

  • Distributing, Restocking, & Hanging Campaign Materials 
  • Facilitate Announcements (& Video Viewing if Possible) for Masses
  • Hold Events or Table After Masses (and at Parish festival) for Campaign Info & Voter Registration
  • Coordinate Brief Presentations to Parish Ministries about Campaign
  • Any Other Creative Ideas to Spread the Word!


Diocesan Support:
Diocesan Respect Life Offices across Ohio will be leading local efforts to encourage Catholics to unite in prayer, learn more about the gravity of the proposed amendment, and, most importantly, to Vote No in November. Use the contact list provided here to reach out to your local Respect Life Office and see how you can help. 


Field Support: 
View this brochure that outlines various opportunities to get involved, from door knocking, to phone-a-thons, and more.

 


Diocesan Respect Life Contacts


Archdiocese of Cincinnati
Director: Bob Wurzelbacher
Phone: (513) 263-6674

[email protected]

Diocese of Cleveland
Director: Mary Von Carlowitz
(216) 696-6525 x2335

Diocese of Columbus
Directors: Mark Huddy & Jerry Freewalt
Associate Director: Erin Cordle
(614) 241-2540

Diocese of Steubenville
Director: Joseph A. Schmidt
(740) 516-9270

Diocese of Toledo
Director: Kevin Jorrey
(419) 214-4933

Diocese of Youngstown
Director: David Schmidt
(330) 744-8451
 


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