Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. (Romans 12:12)

The Church, with sincere compassion and empathy for couples struggling with infertility, offers guidance and hope through her teachings on how to understand and approach infertility in a way that reverences and protects the dignity of the human person and respects God’s divine plan for married love.

Infertility Awareness Week is April 21-27, 2024 – Check out Springs in the Desert page on Infertility Awareness.

Infertility Resources and Church Teaching (USCCB)

Elizabeth Ministry – Parish-based mentoring and support for families in the child-bearing years, especially families experiencing infertility, difficult pregnancy, miscarriage, or infant death. 

Shiloh IVF Ministry – A post-IVF ministry.

Springs in the Desert – Springs in the Desert accompanies those struggling with infertility by offering a place of respite and solidarity where they can know God’s love for them and discover His unique call to fruitfulness. Firmly rooted in the anthropology, ethics, and spirituality of the Catholic Church, and shared experiences of infertility, Springs in the Desert affirms the goodness of marriage, upholds the giftedness of the child, and advocates for a broader understanding of what it means to be life-giving. By keeping our focus on Christ, not on conception, we give witness to His Divine love and mercy and the goodness of His plan for our lives. 

The Fruitful Hollow – A Catholic resource and community for those who struggle with infertility. 

St. Gianna’s Center for Women’s Health and Fertility Care – Our mission is to provide professional education, support, and training for the promotion of good reproductive health using the Creighton Model of FertilityCare™, which respects all human life and the self-worth of participants. 

Life Choices Family Medical – We will journey with you to identify the root cause of fertility complications with dignity and reverence.