Two events planned in Trenton on Sept. 26 will allow pro-life advocates from across the state a chance to show unwavering support for life.
Beginning in Saint Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, 151 N. Warren St., New Jersey Catholics are invited to a 9:30 a.m. Mass for Life with Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin of the Archdiocese of Newark as main celebrant and Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., of the Diocese of Trenton as homilist. The Mass is co-sponsored by the New Jersey Catholic Conference – the New Jersey bishops’ public policy arm – and the pro-life/respect life offices from the Archdiocese of Newark and Dioceses of Camden, Trenton, Metuchen and Paterson, as well as the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Passaic.
No R.S.V.P. is required for Mass attendance; however, seating at the Cathedral will be available on a first-come, first-served basis; overflow seating will be available in the lower level with livestreamed viewing on large screens.
Following Mass, the New Jersey Rally and March for Life will kick off at the New Jersey Statehouse Annex, 131 W. State St. – a short walk from the Cathedral. Keynote speakers will address attendees from the Statehouse steps beginning at 11 a.m. From there, the March for Life will depart at noon, following a one-mile loop through Trenton and returning to the Statehouse Annex.
Schools, organizations, parishes and individuals are encouraged to utilize chartered school bus travel, as parking for individual cars will be limited due to road closures for the event. Buses are strongly encouraged to register with March for Life organizers to ensure free parking in a reserved lot and to assist organizers with logistics; visit camdendiocese.org/nj-march-for-life for full information about the day’s events, including bus registration and much more.
The Rally and March for Life will serve as public witness to the desire for life in all its stages to receive equal protection under the law and help advocate for state legislation and policies that support mothers, babies and families. This New Jersey March for Life was planned in response to New Jersey being one of many states that continue to espouse pro-choice legislation.
EmmaLee Italia is a contributing editor for the Monitor Magazine, the Catholic publication for the Diocese of Trenton.
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