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Healing the Culture: A New Vision for Life

November 6-8, 2008

Hilton Bellevue · Seattle, Washington



2008 Conference Photos



Fr. Spitzer addresses a crowd of over 200 pro-life leaders



Camille Pauley offers a philosophy of human rights



The delegates were excited and energized


Camille talks about the four levels of happiness



Fr. Spitzer enlightens the crowd on the meaning of human suffering


Dr. Sharon Quick leads a workshop on Stem Cell Research



Hospice nurse Eileen Geller engages the group in her workshop on end-of-life care



Chris Carlson and Michael Pauley lead discussion on assisted suicide


Emcee Chris Hanzeli thrilled the delegates with humor and wit



A delegate asks a question during the Open Forum


Comments from our Delegate Evaluations


  • I feel more strongly than ever about pro-life from conception to natural death.
  • I'm excited and energized - not the way I started the weekend.
  • I now have more pro-life beliefs than I had before.
  • I received my call from God to care for and suffer with the dying.
  • I've always helped the unborn, but I've been transformed to help all aspects of life from the moment of conception to death.
  • I will see people in a different way and want to affect change in a different way as well.
  • I now feel a real calling to give my life and career to the Gospel of life.
  • The truth of the four levels of happiness has transformed my thinking.
  • I have come away with more confidence to discuss my beliefs and get more personally involved.
  • I feel as though I'm better equipped to have "water cooler" discussions. I'm more likely to "say" something, rather than just shy away.
  • I've gained a deeper commitment to not just advocate for laws, but to educate for real happiness.
  • This made me even more convicted about pro-life.
  • I'm new to the pro-life movement and excited to see how God will use what I learned.
  • I learned so much; everyone in the whole pro-life community should get these trainings!
  • This encouraged me to speak up.
  • I purchased material that will help me start a respect for life ministry at my parish.
  • I learned the basics that will equip me to spread the message to our ecclesial community.
  • I learned how to discuss life issues with others outside of a theological perspective.
  • I gained knowledge and was exposed to resources that will aid in discussions with the opposition!
  • This brought back worth, dignity, and meaning to my own life.
  • I have never been so inspired to pray, act, and love in response to the challenges of our culture. This was the antidote to my discouragement.
  • The talks moved my heart and had a true impact on my life.
  • This is a program that every pro-lifer must know by heart if she/he wants to defend life.