Pro-Choice Catholic Testimony
Real Catholics. Real Stories.
“When I became an abortion doula (a non-medical emotional and informational support person), I did so because of — and not in spite of — my faith… I believe that the discernment of abortion, the deeply personal choice of whether to be pregnant, is a holy gift of a Creator who knows the incarnate life.”
“I believe in love, mercy, forgiveness, inclusion, and peace. I trust in God. And I trust women. I pray that my church will too — and soon.”
“I first became aware of Catholics for a Free Choice before I was a Catholic. It was 1974 or ’75.”
“I would like to join Catholics for Choice because it aligns with my beliefs. This group gives me hope.”
“For most of my life, I have attended weekly Mass and Holy Days with very few exceptions. Roe v. Wade passed when I was very young, so I have taken for granted that this was the law of the land. I have always been pro-choice.”
“I spent more than 50 years as a nurse and midwife… I understand that my church vehemently disagrees with my beliefs.”
“I am a practicing Catholic who teaches Sunday school, and I have had two abortions late in pregnancy.”
“I am an abortion provider. I am Catholic. I am pro-choice because I am Catholic.”
“I felt no support from my faith. I haven’t gone back to Mass since.
“Catholics have abortions all the time.”
