RESPECT LIFE
UPDATED: Hundreds pray and rally for life in Trenton
While tens of thousands of their pro-life brothers and sisters were prayerfully marching in the nation's capital for an end to abortion Jan. 22, scores of this state's advocates for life were raising their own voices in prayer for the same cause in New Jersey's capital city.
Diocese's faithful join hundreds of thousands in March for Life
Faithful from the Diocese of Trenton marked the somber 42nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion on demand, with a clear, clarion call: life, in all its forms and all its stages, has value and must be protected as a God-given gift.
Polls reveal declining support for abortion in U.S.
WASHINGTON -- A Jan. 21 report from the National Right to Life Committee and new poll results show that abortion is increasingly unpopular in the United States, but also that the number of abortions performed in the United States is at its lowest point since 1975.
It's up to young people to 'end the scourge of abortion,' says speaker
WASHINGTON -- On a chilly and cloudy morning on the National Mall in Washington, crowds gathered Jan. 22 for the annual March for Life, this year marking the 42nd anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion virtually on demand.
Across U.S., people prayed, marched, rallied to mark Roe anniversary
WASHINGTON -- From Alaska to Hawaii and dozens of locations in between, pro-life advocates participated in marches, rallies and prayer services marking the Jan. 22 anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion virtually on demand.
New coalition aims to create culture of life across all walks of life
WASHINGTON -- All of the usually expected groups were in attendance at this year's March for Life in Washington Jan. 22, the 42nd anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision.
March shows youth, growth and energy of pro-life movement
WASHINGTON -- At this year's March for Life Jan. 22, the things to notice about the crowd in attendance were its youth, its growth and the sense that these young people are bringing about a cultural renewal.
Arena filled with pro-life teens, young adults called 'beautiful sight'
WASHINGTON -- They had come from across the country, a crowd of about 10,000 strong, mostly teens and young adults, filling the DC Armory for a Youth Rally & Mass for Life sponsored by the Archdiocese of Washington for out-of-town participants attending the Jan. 22 March for Life.
Unique Perspective: Carolyn Norbut's pilgrimage to Washington
Carolyn Norbut, administrative assistant in the diocesan Office of Worship, is no stranger to the annual March for Life in Washington, having travelled via bus seven times in the past.
2015 Respect Life Contest winners announced
The winners of the Department of Pastoral Care’s 2015 Respect Life Poster, Essay and Video Contest have been selected. Students in grades kindergarten through eight illustrated posters, wrote essays or created videos using the theme “Each of Us is a Masterpiece of God’s Creation.”
Masterpieces of God's Creation
Respect for life was expressed in creative ways by students in kindergarten through eighth grades in Catholic schools, religious education programs and youth groups from throughout the Diocese, as they participated in the diocesan Department of Pastoral Care’s annual Respect Life Poster, Essay and Video Contest.
Brian Dinnell's essay
A masterpiece is defined as “a work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship.” Every one of God’s creations is a masterpiece.
Matthew Colannino's essay
As stated in the Bible, “Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.” Life is a precious gift given to us by God.
Paige Jaeniche's essay
Every single one of us is the amazing artwork of our Lord, God and Savior. We all have talents that describe who we are. We are not supposed to be judged by the masterpiece we are on the outside, but how we are on the inside.
Emily Gondek's essay
All life is precious. All life is special and everyone is unique.
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