Fr. Paul Pecchie, Spiritual Advisor
Fr Pecchie was born May 1, 1968 in Flushing, New York to Italian Irish parents with 3 older sisters and a younger brother. He was educated by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood Long Island, the Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn for high school education and the Vincentians for college. He entered the college Seminary in 1988 and studied Moral Theology at St Vincent de Paul Seminary. He received instruction and motivation while in the seminary from Fr. John Hardon. He moved to Florida with his parents in 1990 where he transferred to the Seminary in the Diocese of St. Petersburg. He was ordained a priest May 20, 1995 and was assigned to Holy Family Parish in St. Petersburg.
While there he was a Master of Ceremony and taught freshmen and junior classes at St. Petersburg Catholic High School. In 1999 he became the Associate Pastor at St. Stephen’s in Valrico Florida where he also served as Director of Liturgy and School Chaplain. In addition to these duties, he taught 5th and 6th grade Honors and Religion Classes for 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade students. In 2004 he was appointed Pastor of St Patrick’s Catholic Church in Largo where he also oversaw Catholic school functions. He is currently Pastor of St Anthony the Abbot in Brooksville, FL.
Anyone who has had the privilege of hearing him speak can attest to his untiring defense of the unborn and his no-nonsense Catholicism. His homilies at Mass are both powerful and unapologetically centered on the teachings of the Magisterium. Children of God for Life is deeply blessed and honored to have this holy good shepherd to guide us.
Fr Zimmerman
Fr. Anthony Zimmerman, STD Former Spiritual Director – RIP May 19, 2006 Retired Professor of Moral Theology at the Divine Word Seminary of Nanzan University, Nagoya, Japan
Father Zimmerman was ordained in 1946 and spent most of his life as a missionary priest in Japan, where he has now been laid to rest. As a retired professor of moral theology from the Divine Word Seminary, which is affiliated with Nanzan University, Nagoya, Japan. Father Zimmerman ardently loved the Roman Catholic Church in complete fidelity to the Magisterium,. He never feared to walk where angels tread – always ready to explore new territory where doctrine and science interact – or sometimes clash!
Fr. Zimmerman was an expert on population issues, natural family planning and was the author of several books and many articles. He brought Blessed Mother Teresa to Japan in 1981 and 1982 to oppose abortion and help the nation become more friendly towards natural family planning.
He was a member of the Fellowship of Catholic Scholars, the Society of Catholic Social Scientists and the International Union for the Scientific Study of Population. He was a staunch supporter of the family and our fight to obtain ethical alternatives to aborted fetal cell line vaccines. He was a champion for the unborn, the weak and the oppressed, but much more, he is now, without question, a saint in heaven still advocating for all of us. He will be dearly missed, but his legacy will live on in thousands of his published articles. Well done good and faithful servant!.
Debi Vinnedge
Debi Vinnedge, President and Executive Director Founder, Children of God for Life 1999
Debi Vinnedge is the Executive Director of Children of God for Life, a non-profit, pro-life organization focused on the bioethic issues of human cloning, embryonic and fetal tissue research. In addition she serves as a member of the Board at Sound Choice Pharmaceutical Institute and her organization is an official member of the American Life League Associates program.
Ms Vinnedge is a nationally recognized author and speaker and has provided written testimony for Congressional hearings on embryonic stem cell research. She introduced the Fair Labeling and Informed Consent Act to members of the US House and Senate, legislation that protects religious rights, moral conscience and requires informed consent on medical products using aborted fetal or embryonic materials.
She has appeared on both local and national television programs and has been a guest speaker on major national television and radio broadcasts, including Fox News’ Hannity & Colmes,Vatican Radio, Ave Maria Radio, EWTN, Human Life International and Living His Life Abundantly. Her work has been featured in leading Catholic publications such as Our Sunday Visitor, New Covenant Magazine, EWTN Question and Answers, EWTN’s Ethics in Healthcare, American Life League’s Celebrate Life, the National Catholic Register, Human Life International Reports and numerous diocesan newsletters and periodicals, including the Vatican’s Medicini e Morale.
Ms Vinnedge is considered the foremost authority on the use of aborted fetal cell lines in medical products and vaccines. Her organization’s Campaign for Ethical Vaccines has gained the backing of over 638,000 supporters nationwide including numerous medical professionals, pro-life organizations, relig
ious and political groups.
The organization has provided assistance and educational materials to over 2 dozen foreign countries.
Ms. Vinnedge has been married 44 years with 2 children and 5 grandchildren and resides in Largo, FL. She was the recipient of the Catholic Medical Association’s 2014 Evangelium Vitae award for her work at Children of God for Life.
Judie Brown
Judie Brown Vice President of Pro-Life Activities
Personal Note From Judie: “Children of God for Life has made an enormous difference to parents throughout our nation, as they seek answers to tough questions regarding whether or not to obtain vaccinations for their children when the vaccines are produced using fetal body parts from aborted children. Seeking positive alternative vaccines and pressing pharmaceutical firms to stop marketing such ghoulish products is what makes Children of God for Life such an asset to all of us who struggle defend and protect our most vulnerable brothers and sisters in Christ – the pre-born.”
Academic History: St. Mary’s Academy 1958-1962 El Camino Junior College 1962-1963 University of California – Los Angeles 1963-1965 New York Management School 1976-1977
Honors: Knights of Columbus Service Award (1976) Outstanding Young Women in America (1979 & 1980) Protector Award, Pro-Life Action League (1982) Most Admired Conservative Woman Not in Congress (1983 and 1984) Life Leader Award, Greater Pittsburgh March for Life (1985) Honorary Doctor of Humanities, Valley Christian University (1985) International Human Life Award, Human Life International (1990) Friend of the Youth Award, Diocese of Monterey , California (1991) Solution of Hope Award, Mom’s House (1995) Rosemary Schrode Respect Life Award, Kentucky State Council – Knights of Columbus (1996) Elected to Top 100 Catholics of the Century by Daily Catholic (1999) Michael Award, Crossroads, Inc., (2000) Certificate of Appreciation, Pro-Life Philippines Foundation, (2000) Disciple for Christ Award, Rachel’s Vineyard, (2002) Plaque of Appreciation, St. Matthew’s Respect Life group, North Carolina , (2002)
Associations (Member/Advisor): Corresponding Member, Pontifical Academy for Life EWTN Experts Forum Pro-Life National Coordination in Ecuador Legatus National Lawyers Association Scholars for Social Justice Saints’ Stories, Inc. (Honorary Board of Directors) Catholic Association of Scientists & Engineers The Intercollegiate Federation for Life Cardinal Newman Society Lady of The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem World Federation of Doctors Who Respect Human Life, U.S. Section Secretary Citizens United Resisting Euthanasia Fellowship of Catholic Scholars Honorary Advisor of The Society of Blessed Gianna Beretta Molla 100% Pro Life PAC (Advisor) Publications: Celebrate Life magazine (Formerly ALL About Issues) – Publisher – 1979-1996 It Is I Who Have Chosen You – 1997 Autobiography by Judie Brown Choices in matters of life & death 1987 Book by Judie Brown with Paul Brown Veritatis Splendor: A Study Guide by Judie Brown Contraception and Abortion by Judie Brown Abortion Your Risks by Judie Brown Moral and Logical Arguments by Judie Brown & Robert Evangelisto Exceptions: “Abandoning the Least of These” by Judie Brown & Brian Young Life Guide Series: by Judie Brown
Jan Halisky, Esq. | Secretary-Treasurer
Attorney at law with practice in Clearwater, FL 1974 to present
FL Right to Life Committee Vice-President for Legislative Affairs
President Pinellas County Right to Life Committee 1976 to present
Chairman of FL Right to Life Political Action Committee (PAC)
Co-Founder of The Kimberly Home, a crisis pregnancy center
Member of Lawyers for Life
Secretary Board Member Children of God for Life 1999 to present
Vice-president of La Clinica Guadalupana, a clinic providing free medical services for the poor;
Member of the team of lawyers who, over a five year period, attempted to save the life of Terri Schiavo.
Jan is married and father of eleven children.
Watch Mr. Halisky’s interview with Fr Mitch Pacwa, EWTN
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxegQcoHyWU
Jay Carpenter, MD, Vice President
Dr. Jay Carpenter is on the founding Board of Directors for Professionals for Excellence in Health Care, a group of physicians, attorneys, 
nurses, pharmacists, and related health care professionals dedicated to the ethical treatment of persons, born and unborn. Dr. Carpenter entered into private practice in Internal Medicine in 1984 in Clearwater, FL.