The luncheon is sponsored by the diocesan Office for Social Concerns and funded by the Annual Catholic Services Appeal.

One of the two guest speakers at the luncheon will be Bishop Thomas John Paprocki, installed June 22 as ninth bishop of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois.

The second guest speaker will be Loretta Fleming, deputy director for the national Committee for a Human Life Amendment in Washington, D.C. She will speak on the importance of being actively involved in promoting pro-life legislation.

Pro-life chairs will be invited to share ideas, be nourished for the pro-life work and learn about legislative networks. Those attending are asked to bring their October Respect Life packets with them.

To register for the luncheon, contact Nancy Murray in the Office for Social Concerns at or (217) 321-1167.