Pro-Choice Catholic Testimony
“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.”
Given my name (Margaret Mary), people often assume I am Catholic. It’s true! 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 love my church for its emphasis on justice, community, ritual, and using our imaginations to experience grace. Bearing witness and supporting people in moments of transition and transformation were some of the most spiritually profound things I’ve ever done. 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 don’t believe God wants us to be in fellowship by policing each other’s bodies. I hope that one day, the institutions of the church can recognize the spiritual integrity of reproductive freedom, including abortion, and meet their many members (most of their members) who support abortion in prayer and gratitude. I am in prayer and gratitude for Catholics for Choice for providing a place for Catholics to come together.
