HARRISBURG - Numerous buses will transport hundreds of faithful from the Diocese of Harrisburg to join more than 200,000 people to take part in the March for Life in Washington, D.C., Monday. The march demonstrates support for the sanctity and protection of all human life and is held in conjunction with the 39th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the U.S. Supreme Court decision leading to the legalization of abortion throughout all nine months of pregnancy.
Bishop Joseph McFadden will march with those attending from the diocese. He will meet the marchers just prior to the event for a brief address and then impart his blessing on them. The bishop will then lead the group under the diocesan banner in the March for Life.
Buses will depart from 14 known locations in the 15-county diocese, including parish and school facilities, including Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, 599 W. Center St., Elysburg, at 7 a.m., and Mother Cabrini Church, 214 N Shamokin St., Shamokin, 5:45 a.m.
A full list of departure sites, times and contact information is available at www.hbgdiocese.org/RespectLife.