Brother Eric Ritchie was presented with the 2017 Respect Life Award on behalf of the Kentucky State Council for his efforts in raising funds for two ultrasound machines in one year in northern Kentucky. It is the highest award the State Council bestows for Pro Life. Previous recipients include the Most Rev. Joseph E. Kurtz, Archbishop of Louisville (2008), the late Senator Jim Bunning (2003) and our council Pro-Life Chairman, Bob Greene, in 1999.