Mission Statement

Advocating the dignity of women through fostering a non-contraceptive culture.

Quote of the week

"I never knew there could be so much joy & unity in my marriage." --Patty Schneier on giving up contraception
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  • Foundation Brochures Available Now

    March 20th, 2012 2 Comments
    Brochure front

    We developed these promotional brochures to promote the work of the Edith Stein Foundation for the recent Behold Conference. Great places for these brochures: your university, your church or community center offices/ waiting rooms, NFP & FertilityCare Classes, your parish foyer literature racks, your women’s studies classes (yes!), and more. People to give this to: anyone who’s a fan of non-contraceptive fertility care and family planning, your bishop, your pastor, your NFP teacher, your NFP Coordinator, any NFP-only physicans you

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    Behold: Women’s Dignity

    March 8th, 2012 No Comments
    Behold

    If you’re within driving distance of Peoria, Illinois, come down Saturday, March 10th, to join women from at least eight states who are coming together to listen, learn, pray and network about all things feminist at the 2nd Annual Behold Conference.  The Edith Stein Foundation will have a table there, and you can meet our Mission Development Coordinator, Jessica, to learn about our education programs, and how we can each strengthen women’s dignity by fostering a non-contraceptive culture in a strategic

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    ESF Designer Featured…Again!

    October 14th, 2011 No Comments
    Way to go, Luma Vine!

    Thanks to the referral of a designer friend, we found Luma Vine, and have had an awesome experience. Our logo-in-progress was featured on the front page two months ago, and just recently his entire Logopond portfolio has been chosen for the front page. Well done, Skot! You’ve got a talent, an open mind, and a great facility understanding the client.

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    ESF Logo & Designer Featured on Major Design Site

    August 9th, 2011 6 Comments
    ESF Design featured

    Just got word from our logo designer at Luma Vine Creative, that his first versions of our logo are featured on the front page of Logopond. This is very exciting! Logopond is a major source of design inspiration  and conversation. We’re very happy to be working with Luma Vine, and can’t wait to see what the final product holds.

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    Welcome to the Team: Jessica M.H. Smith

    July 21st, 2011 No Comments
    Jessica M.H. Smith

    Born in Germany, raised in Virginia, Saudi Arabia and Alaska, it was a natural foundation for Jessica to live as an adult in Seattle, California, England, Indiana, Wisconsin and Colorado. This thirty-something writer appreciates the grandeur of global living, but delights in the simplicity of small town life. She currently resides in Central Wyoming. Her job at the Edith Stein Foundation is a telecommuting position wherein she will be using her communications gifts and experience as diocesan NFP Coordinator and

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    ESF Founder to Speak at Summer Institute

    April 13th, 2011 2 Comments
    Dominic Pedulla, M.D.

    The founder of the Edith Stein Foundation, Dr. Dominic Pedulla, will be a featured workshop leader at the NFP Outreach National Summer Institute. The event will take place from July 11-16 at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. His talk on July 15, entitled “Establishing an NFP clinic at a Healthcare system or Private Practice”, will address the very practical steps involved when a physician takes the courageous action to step out and establish an NFP-only practice. Topics will include: Addressing

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