On November 7th, Ohio voters will vote on a proposed amendment to the Ohio Constitution that would enshrine and expand abortion.

As Bishop David Bonnar says in his video reflection (below), “Abortion has been a polarizing issue in our country for over fifty years. Our Catholic tradition has consistently opposed abortion and we have mourned the many lives that have been lost. At the same time, it is important that we accompany by listening to one another. We must especially listen to women and families as they share their experiences and needs.”

The proposed amendment does not put women first, and would actually put women at risk. United with the bishops, dioceses and faithful throughout Ohio, Bishop Bonnar and the Diocese of Youngstown urge you to carefully study this extreme amendment and to vote “No.”