Students from St. Mary High School in Westfield gather for the Pro Life March

THE DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD TAKES TO THE STREETS OF WASHINGTON

Hundreds from the Diocese of Springfield journey to our nation’s capital to show their support for pro life.

The Saint Mary High School Respect Life Club joined thousands of pro-life supporters in the 39th Annual Pro Life March on Jan. 23.
 
Kim Jaszek, Director of Admissions at the school, shared the compelling photo in front of the Capitol Building.

Matthew Warbington, a freshman at Holyoke Catholic High School in Chicopee was one many from his school who took an overnight bus to DC to show support for life.

Matthew, who is a regular altar server on the Chalice of Salvation Mass, said he was impressed  by his trip and shared some of his thoughts and photos.

He described the rally at the Verizon Center and DC Armory as amazing. “There was a lot of spirit in the building. The music was awesome and the people speaking had very powerful speeches about pro life,” he said.

 

Cardinal Wuerl

 He added, “The Mass was very nice and well done. There were a lot of cardinals, bishops, priests and deacons  from around the United States. There was even one from Australia.”

Crowd marching

 ”The March for Life, itself, was a great expereince,” said Matthew. “In the mall I heard many people from Congress talk about why they are pro life. Just about everyone had signs and shouted chants. The whole day was amazing!”