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December 14, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Join Bishop Coyne and State experts for an evening webinar explaining Prop. 5 (Article 22). Prop . 5 seeks to amend Vermont’s constitution to enshrine abortion into it. Prop. 5 is expected to be put to the general public vote in November, 2022.
Most Rev. Christopher Coyne, Bishop of Diocese of Burlington will offer our opening prayer & introduction
Mary Hahn Beerworth, Executive Director of Vermont Right to Life will present an introduction on Prop. 5 and what it means for Vermonters
Deacon Pete Gummere, Bioethicist & Diocesan Director of Permanent Diaconate will present on ethical issues, including respect for the human person
Please register for this webinar to learn about this dangerous amendment to our State Constitution. Register to receive a link here.
Prop. 5 / Article 22 seeks to add to our Vermont Constitution:
‘That an individual’s right to personal reproductive autonomy is central to the liberty and dignity to determine one’s own life course and shall not be denied or infringed unless justified by a compelling State interest achieved by the least restrictive means.’
Please send any questions/comments to Phyllis Harkonen at pharkonen@vermontcatholic.org or 802-652-6110 x1201