Shaping the Movement

As  Archdiocesan Pro-Life Coordinator in St. Louis (1984–1995), he helped launch Project Rachel and the Lifeline Coalition, ministries that have since brought healing and protection to countless lives. Later, as  Archbishop of Kansas City and Chairman of the U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life  Activities Committee, he gave the national Church a strong and compassionate voice for life. More recently, he led the creation of  Walking with Moms in Need, a nationwide parish initiative supporting women in unexpected pregnancies.

His most direct influence, however, was his support of Vitae Foundation.  As a founding board member, he urged us to be bold, to research deeply, and to speak with compassion. “We have to be creative in searching for words and images that can spark curiosity and enlighten minds, as well as transform the hearts of those who have been seduced by the culture of death,” he said. 

His leadership has been vital in making  Vitae a recognized leader in pro-life research and messaging strategies.

Legacy

Above all,  Archbishop Naumann’s motto, “Life will be victorious” captures his enduring impact.   Those words live at the heart of Vitae Foundation and continue to guide its mission to protect life at every stage for generations to come.

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