Oregon Catholic Conference
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On March 10, 2025, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed a proclamation in support of Abortion Provider Appreciation Day reaffirming her administration’s commitment to maintaining unrestricted abortion access throughout all stages of pregnancy in the state.
According to finalized 2023 Oregon Health Authority (OHA) records, there has been a dramatic increase in abortion rates across multiple categories:
- Highest Number of Abortions Since 2009: Oregon recorded 10,075 abortions in 2023, a 16.2% increase from 2022.
- 165% Increase in Late-Term Abortions: Abortions performed at or after 23 weeks gestation rose from 85 in 2022 to 225 in 2023.
- 60% Increase in Out-of-State Women Seeking Abortions: 1,661 women traveled to Oregon for an abortion in 2023, compared to 1,036 in 2022.
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The Oregon Catholic Conference (OCC) is the official public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Oregon. The OCC advocates and promotes the pastoral teaching of Oregon's Bishops on issues in service to the Catholic people of Oregon.
The OCC advocates with policy makers and the public to advance the Catholic vision of human life and dignity, the good society, and concern for those who are poor and vulnerable.
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Clergy, religious, and lay faithful are urge to actively form their consciences; to teach those entrusted to their care; to contribute to civil and respectful public dialogue; and to shape political choices in all elections in light of Catholic teaching.
Our individual responsibility is called to embrace our dual heritage as both faithful Catholics and American citizens with rights and duties as participants in the civil order.
Together, we can speak out in support of the poor and vulnerable, the sick and elderly, the unborn, families and children. -
Contact
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Sr. Veronica Schueler, F.S.E.chancellorarchdpdx.orgChancellor
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