THE PRO-LIFE HOUR
In collaboration with Radio Teopoli - AM530 Multicultural Radio, Priests for Life Canada is producing a monthly one-hour program called "The Pro-Life Hour". The program will be broadcast in the Southern Ontario region (Toronto, Hamilton, London, St. Catharines), and parts of the U.S. It will deal exclusively with pro-life and pro-family issues and will feature special guests, various pro-life organizations, and Church officials.
The Pro-Life Hour will be hosted by Fr. Tom Lynch and other board members of Priests for Life Canada. The Pro-Life Hour airs on Radio Station AM530 at 1:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. Shortly after airing, it will be available here on our Internet site. Bookmark this page for easy access.
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*Available on CD: Some of the topics below are also available on CD free of charge from Priests for Life Canada. Just click "CONTACT" above and send us your request (or call us at 1-888-300-2007).
| May 2012 Most Rev. Terence Prendergast, Archbishop of Ottawa |
Fr. Tom Lynch and Fr. John Lemire interview Most Rev. Terence Prendergast, Archbishop of Ottawa. Fr. Tom Lynch and Fr. John Lemire interview Most Rev. Archbishop Terence Prendergast regarding the upcoming March for Life, other pro-life events held in the Diocese of Ottawa, plus general discussions on the pro-life issue in Canada. *Also available FREE on CD. |
| April 2012 March for Life Participants |
Fr. Tom Lynch and Fr. John Lemire interview various students and school representatives about participation in the March for Life. Fr. Tom Lynch and Fr. John Lemire interview a representative of the Ottawa Catholic School Board, the Chaplain Leader and two students of St. Mary’s Catholic High School in Hamilton, plus a student from Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Academy, Barry’s Bay. Listen as these dedicated pro-lifers speak with zeal and conviction regarding the March for Life and their commitment to protect preborn children. *Also available FREE on CD. |
| March 2012 Stephen Woodworth, MP Motion M312 |
Fr. Tom Lynch and Fr. John Lemire interview Stephen Woodworth, MP re Motion #312 On February 6, 2012, Member of Parliament for Kitchener Centre, Stephen Woodworth, filed a Motion with the Clerk of the House of Commons to ask Parliament to form a special Committee to study Canada’s 400 year old definition of "human being" and report back to the House on the medical evidence it finds and on options to deal with this archaic law. Listen to this interview, as Mr. Woodworth explains the reasons he introduced this motion. If passed, this motion may lead to some form of recognition that the unborn child is indeed a "human being" and may deserve some protection under the law. *Also available FREE on CD. |
| February 2012 Daniel Santoro |
Fr. Tom Lynch and Fr. John Lemire interview Daniel Santoro, legal council for Linda Gibbons. Linda Gibbons, a grandmother and dedicated pro-lifer has spent 9 of the past 17 years in jail defending the unborn child. Her crime has been to counsel women who are entering abortion clinics to end the life of her unborn child. Listen to this interview, as Daniel Santoro explains how he attempts to defend her right to free speech - a right which has fallen on deaf ears for nearly two decades. *Also available FREE on CD. |
| January 2012 Most Rev. Archbishop Gérald Cyprien LACROIX |
Fr. Tom Lynch and Fr. John Lemire interview Most Rev. Archbishop Gérald Cyprien Lacroix. Most Rev. Archbishop Gérald Cyprien Lacroix is the Archbishop of Quebec as well as the Primate of Canada. Listen-in as the discussion centers around the Catholic Church in Canada, and in particular in relation to the pro-life issues. *Also available FREE on CD. |
| December 2011 Alex Schadenberg, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition |
Fr. Tom Lynch and Fr. John Lemire interview Alex Schadenberg, Managing Director of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition. Though the federal government has indicated they will not address the legalization of euthanasia, there are attempts taking place to force the courts to deal with this issue. Of special interest during this discussion is the current court challenge by the The Carter case, which seeks to legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide in Canada. *Also available FREE on CD. |
| November 2011 Respect Life Office, Diocese of Vancouver |
Fr. Tom Lynch and Fr. John Lemire interview Michele Smillie of the Respect Life Office of the Archdiocese of Vancouver. In the light and power of the Gospel, the Respect Life Office assists the Archbishop of Vancouver in promoting respect for all human life from conception to natural death and in working to promote, enrich, and protect family life. Listen in as Fr. Tom and Fr. John discuss with Michele Smillie, co-ordinator of the Respect Life Office, how the diocese promotes the life issues. Vancouver is one of the few Canadian dioceses with a dedicated pro-life office. *Also available FREE on CD. |
| October 2011 Campaign Life Coalition |
Fr. John Lemire interviews Jim Hughes of Campaign Life Coalition Campaign Life Coalition is the premiere advocate for legal and cultural change in Canada with respect to protecting human life and the family. Campaign Life Coalition is a national, non-profit organization with offices from coast-to-coast working tirelessly to heal the cultural insanity that leads our nation to tolerate the killing of 100,000 pre-born Canadian children every year. Listen in as Fr. John and Jim Hughes discuss the finer details of operating this very important advocacy organization. *Also available FREE on CD. |
| September 2011 Life Canada |
Fr. Tom Lynch and Fr. John Lemire interview Monica Roddis of Life Canada. Life Canada promotes the sanctity of all human life from fertilization to natural death through public education. This organization advocates for the pre-born, the disabled, the infirm and the elderly via its many affiliates throughout Canada. Listen in as the discussion outlines the purposes, aims, and projects of Life Canada. *Also available FREE on CD. |
| August 2011 Dr. José Pereira |
Fr. Tom Lynch and Fr. John Lemire interviews Dr. José Pereira on the issue of Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide, Palliative Care, and End-of-Life Issues. Dr. Pereira is one of the leading Canadian authorities in these subjects. He will be the main presenter at the Priests for Life Canada "Pro-Life Clergy Symposium" to take place in Ottawa, May 8-9, 2012 (during the March for Life week).
*Also available FREE on CD. |
| July 2011 World Youth Alliance |
Fr. Tom Lynch and Fr. John Lemire interviews two special guests (MP3 File) from the World Youth Alliance headquarters in New York: Rebecca Marchinda, who is a Canadian, formerly from the Ottawa Valley, and presently holds the title of Director of Advocacy, and Amanda Pirih, who is the Director of World Youth Alliance North America. The World Youth Alliance has a unique approach to protecting the dignity of mankind. It is a global coalition of young people committed to promoting the dignity of the person and building solidarity among youth from developed and developing nations. *Also available FREE on CD. |
| June 2011 Seminarian Interviews |
Fr. Tom Lynch and Fr. John Lemire discuss with Deacon Brad Markus of St. Augustine's Seminary, Scarborough, ON, Cristino Bouvette of St. Peter's Seminary, London, ON, and Daniel Perron of Christ the King, Mission, BC about the pro-life activities going on within their seminary and how they will take that information with them into the priesthood. (MP3 File)
*Also available FREE on CD. |
| May 2011 Euthanasia |
Fr. Tom Lynch and Fr. John Lemire discuss the issue of euthanasia and what it means for Catholics. (MP3 File) *Also available FREE on CD. |
| April 2011 Now That An Election Has Been Called |
Fr. Tom Lynch and Fr. John Lemire interview Pat O'Brien, former Member of Parliament and discuss what Catholics can do to make a difference during this federal election. (MP3 File)
*Also available FREE on CD. |
| March 2011 Sisters of Life |
Fr. Tom Lynch and Fr. John Lemire interview Sister Catherine Marie and Sister Maria Ketari of the Sisters of Life in Toronto. (MP3 File) *Also available FREE on CD. |
| February 2011 Election Readiness |
Fr. Tom Lynch and Fr. John Lemire interview Political Consultant, Pat O'Brien (Patrick W.), former Liberal and Independent Member of Parliament. (MP3 File) The main topic of discussion is "Election Readiness". *Also available FREE on CD. |
| January 2011 Students for Life |
Fr. Tom Lynch and Fr. John Lemire interview Rebecca Richmond of National Campus Life Network and Ruth Lobo of Lifeline a pro-life organization at Carleton University, Ottawa. (MP3 File) *Also available FREE on CD. |
| December 2010 Roxanne's Law |
Roxanne's Law with Rod Bruinooge, Member of Parliament who introduced Bill C-510. (MP3 File) |
| November 2010 Introduction to Priests for Life Canada |
An Introduction to Priests for Life Canada (MP3 File) (Premier Program) *Also available FREE on CD. |
