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March for Life events in Freehold, Trenton, Washington promote pro-life stance
Faithful of the Diocese of Trenton will have numerous opportunities to be part of the 45th annual March for Life, the world’s largest pro-life demonstration, through Masses and other events being held within the Diocese as well as the march Jan. 19 in Washington, D.C.Under the theme “Love Saves Lives,” …
A list of local parishes, KOC Councils sending buses to March for Life
Pilgrims from across the Diocese of Trenton will participate Jan. 19 in the 45th annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., departing on buses from various locations. The following parishes and Knights of Columbus Councils are chartering buses to the March for Life.
Catholic youth from across the Diocese look forward to March for Life
Among the tens of thousands heading to the nation’s capital for the 45th annual March for Life will be high school students from the Diocese of Trenton on a mission – to give witness to the dignity of human life from conception until natural death.
President Trump to address March for Life crowd live via satellite
WASHINGTON – White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced at her daily press briefing Jan. 17 that President Donald Trump will become the first president to address the March for Life live from the White House Rose Garden via satellite.
Diocese's faithful march for life, share personal stories
In previous years, participants in the annual March for Life showcased their tenacious commitment to the pro-life cause by steadfastly bracing wind, sleet and snow on behalf of the unborn. This year in Washington, temperatures in the high 40s helped marchers feel a little less frigid – but no less …
One eve of March for Life, Bishop gathers diocesan family in prayer for life
On Jan. 18, hours before more than 1,000 representatives from the Diocese’s parishes and schools were due to depart for Washington and the annual March for Life, scores of faithful gathered with Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., in St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral, Freehold, to bid them Godspeed.
NJ congressman, Hamilton parishioner Chris Smith addresses March for Life
Among the speakers at the Jan. 19 March for Life rally was Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J. and a parishioner of St. Gregory the Great, Hamilton Square. Following is his address to the hundreds of thousands who descended on the nation’s capital to demonstrate for the Respect Life movement:
Every child 'a precious gift from God,' Trump tells pro-life rally
WASHINGTON – In remarks broadcast to the March for Life from the White House Rose Garden, President Donald Trump said that his administration "will always defend the very first right in the Declaration of Independence, and that is the right to life." He invoked the theme of this year's march, …
OUR DIOCESE TODAY: Mass for Life in Trenton to be livestreamed; Questions about the flu
On Monday, Jan. 22, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., will celebrate the second of two diocesan Masses for Life to mark the tragic 45th anniversary of legal abortion in the United States.
'Love and be loved,' thousands of youth hear at Mass before March for Life
WASHINGTON – The Capital One Arena in Washington, which typically hosts professional basketball and hockey games and sold-out concerts, was filled with thousands of youth from around the country who gathered there Jan. 19 to stand up for life. The Archdiocese of Washington's annual Youth Rally and Mass for Life …
Diocese's faithful take part in statewide Rally for Life in Trenton
Sporting royal blue scarves and ties in pro-life solidarity, people from across the state gathered the morning of Jan. 22 at the State House Annex, Trenton, to make their presence felt by state lawmakers at the annual Rally for Life, sponsored by New Jersey Right to Life.“Do you think it’s …
UPDATE: With signs, cheers, energy, Diocese's pilgrims give witness during March for Life
In previous years, participants in the annual March for Life showcased their tenacious commitment to the pro-life cause by steadfastly bracing wind, sleet and snow on behalf of the unborn. This year in Washington, D.C., temperatures in the high 40s helped marchers feel a little less frigid – but no …
Pro-life leaders decry Senate failure to pass 20-week abortion ban
WASHINGTON – The chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Pro-Life Activities has decried the Senate's failure to pass the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, which would have banned abortions after 20 weeks of gestation, and called on senators to "rethink" their stance on late-term abortions. The chairman, Cardinal Timothy …
March for Life: A conversation with Rep. Chris Smith
Following the March for Life Jan. 19, The Monitor spoke with Congressman Chris Smith, the long-time representative from New Jersey’s 4th Congressional District and member of St. Gregory the Great Parish, Hamilton Square.
Poll shows a strong majority of Americans want restrictions on abortion
WASHINGTON -- The annual poll of Americans' views on abortion sponsored by the Knights of Columbus indicates that more than three-fourths continue to want "significant restrictions" on abortion access, even though a slim majority describe themselves as "pro-choice."
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