The Chicago March for Life took place on Jan. 19. Participants gathered for a rally at Federal Plaza in downtown Chicago before marching to the State of Illinois Building for another rally. Speakers included Greek Orthodox Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos, Rev. Cesar LeFlore, founder of Chicago's African- American PowerLight Ministries and Congressmen Dan Lipinski and Peter Roskam. Also included are photos from the national event.
Sarah Doyle, Maria Baker, Rachel Baker and Sue Baker pray as Cardinal George celebrated Mass with parishioners and those attending the annual "March for Life" and related events in Washington, DC at St. Mary of the Angels Parish, 1850 N Hermitage Ave. in on Jan 11. Rachel is attending the march in DC with Marquette University. The cardinal gave a special blessing to those leaving for the march. This year marks the 41st anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion.
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