The annual Pro-Life Walk was held on Sunday, Jan. 26. Members from Our Lady Queen of All Saints, Sacred Heart of Jesus, and St. Joseph Catholic Churches were present, as well as people from other churches in the area and people who support the pro-life cause.
Cody Reed, who is the Youth Director for the Louisiana Right to Life and coordinator for Camp Joshua, was the guest speaker.
As usual, the route went from the OLQAS parking lot to Sacred Heart Church, a distance of 1.8 miles.
For more information on the pro-life movement, click the following links:
- Louisiana Right to Life Federation
- Camp Joshua – a weekend camp to train high school students to be pro-life leaders
- Pro-Life Persuasion – How to Speak the Message of Life with Confidence
- Priests for Life website
- DesOrmeaux Foundation – dedicated to defending human life at all stages, right here in Acadiana
- Women’s Center of Lafayette – pregnancy services and more
- St. Margaret D’Youville Home – welcomes homeless pregnant women
- US Conference of Catholic Bishops webpage on pro-life issues
- EWTN – pro-life resources webpage
- Contraception: Why Not – by Dr. Janet E. Smith
- Silent No More – helps people who have had an abortion, or who helped procure an abortion, speak out about their grief
- Rachel’s Vineyard – weekend retreats to help begin the healing process for those suffering from the emotional effects of abortion
- WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES OF AN ABORTION Abortion No More – from the Center for Bio-Ethical Reform
Fr. Mitchell Guidry and Fr. Jason Vidrine start the Walk with a prayer.
The Group is gathered in front of Our Lady Queen of All Saints Church in prayer to start the Pro-Life Walk.
Let’s go!
Some of our high school students lead the March.
What a great public witness.
There was good mix of men and women, young and old.
Takin’ it to the streets!
The glare hides her, but Our Lady of Guadalupe was with us, too.
People born after 1973 can thank God that their moms were pro-life.
That number is up to more than 55 million now. God have mercy on us.
OLQAS Pro-Life Coordinator Stephanie Andrus really “walks the walk”.
Cher, dat’s cute, yeah.
Slowing down traffic, but spreading the word.
A great day for walking.
The back strap of his cap says it all: Jesus!
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Mother and daughter; husband and wife; single people; friends and family.
This SHHS senior holds a sign that reminds us: Even men are hurt by abortion. Pray for them, too.
Cher, dat’s cute, too, yeah!
Made it to Sacred Heart Church for the guest speaker.
The signs speak for themselves.
Gathered for prayer and a good speaker.
OLQAS Pro-Life Coordinator Stephanie Andrus introduces the guest speaker.
Cody Reed, Youth Coordinator for Pro-Life Louisiana, did a great job. His message was deep and easily understood.
Take a look at that beard. Cody, you can be proud of it. 🙂
Our Lady Queen of All Saints Catholic Church - Ville Platte, LA 
Thanks for the pictures! We enjoy looking at them every year!
You’re welcome! Thanks for organizing the walk. Cody was great. Please let him know.