“Human life must be respected and protected absolutely from the moment of conception. From the first moment of his existence, a human being must be recognized as having the rights of a person - among which is the inviolable right of every innocent being to life.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church 2270)

“America you are beautiful…and blessed…. The ultimate test of your greatness is the way you treat every human being, but especially the weakest and most defenseless. If you want equal justice for all and true freedom and lasting peace, then America, defend life.” -Pope John Paul II

“The fundamental human right, the presupposition of every other right, is the right to life itself. This is true of life from the moment of conception until its natural end. Abortion, consequently, cannot be a human right — it is the very opposite. It is a deep wound in society.” -Pope Benedict XVI

Our Parish participates in several pro-life efforts which include:

Rosary Crusade for Life:  Every first Sunday of the month at 4,00pm we gather for a special Holy Hour for life in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel The Holy Hour includes, the rosary, prayers for the un-born, prayers for mothers who had had an abortion, prayers for any affected by abortion, and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Changes in schedule are posted in the parish bulletin.

Forty Days for Life: A peaceful and prayerful witness at the location of an abortion facility. 40 days for Life is held in the fall and during Lent. Further information is provided in the bulletin when the dates of this event near.

Orange County Life Chain: The Life Chain is a prayerful witness to life. On the first weekend in October we stand on Route 211 in Middletown to peacefully pray and give witness.