One hundred and sixty. It's a number etched on Sister Roseann Reddy’s heart. That is the number of babies saved from abortion since the Sisters of the Gospel of Life were formed on 1 January 2000.
The Sisters of the Gospel of Life are based on the south side of Glasgow in Scotland. It is the only order of its kind in Europe which means inquiries and requests for help come from near and far. And it's a relatively new order - the first in Scotland for over 150 years - formed by Sr. Roseann and Sr. Andrea Fraile under the auspices of the late Cardinal Thomas Winning, with the mission to help women with unexpected pregnancies.
“For many years, the Catholic Church in Scotland had faced a barrage of criticism whenever it spoke out against abortion," explains Sr. Roseann. "The mainstream media and feminist groups would ask why the Catholic Church opposed abortion but did not offer financial support to women with the cost of a new baby.
8:30 AM
The Glaswegian nuns who called the feminists' bluff on abortion
one hundred and sixty. it's a number etched on sister roseann reddy’s heart. that is the number of babies saved from abortion since the sist...
JamesHastings

Already a subscriber? Sign in
5freearticles every month
Continue reading with a free account. No card needed.
- Five free articles every thirty days, on any device you sign in on
- The Catholic Herald newsletter, every morning
- Subscribe whenever you like for everything: every article and the magazine

subscribe to the catholic herald today
Our best content is exclusively available to our subscribers. Subscribe today and gain instant access to expert analysis, in-depth articles, and thought-provoking insights—anytime, anywhere. Don’t miss out on the conversations that matter most.
Subscribe











