The debate about in vitro fertilization (IVF) came into sharp focus recently when the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos qualify as children under the state law.
The Catholic Church teaches clearly that IVF is “morally unacceptable.”
Infertility is a painful reality for many married couples who are wondering why they cannot use IVF and other assisted means of procreation to have children.
We sat down with Alexis Tracey from the Archdiocese’s Office of Public Policy to find out more about the IVF question.
Visit the Office of Public Policy’s page on the Archdiocese’s website to find out more information and learn about available resources and Catholic alternatives to IVF.
June is dedicated to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. See the listings below for a sampling of events available throughout the Archdiocese of New York.
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The Good Newsroom
| 06/01/2026
Este mes, la Iglesia católica de todo Estados Unidos se unirá para consagrar nuestra nación al Sagrado Corazón de Jesús mediante una novena que se celebrará del 3 al 11 de junio.
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Buenas Noticias
| 06/01/2026
Let's wish a Happy Father's Day to the men who have the strength to haul the family's provisions, the charm to protect their daughters' virtue, and the firm example to teach their sons how to become the world's strongest future fathers by acquiring the virtues of good manners, patience, and love.