All parishioners are encouraged to be Disciples for LIFE by actively respecting, protecting and supporting all human life from conception to natural death.
Disciples for Life Team
Meets on the first Tuesday of each month to plan and coordinate the various ways in which our parish upholds the sanctity of human life.
Contact: Bob Singleton, 396-3637
40 Days for Life
An international campaign of prayer, fasting and public witness. Held for 40 consecutive days (the Biblical period of time for transformation) in the Spring & Fall of each year. Participants commit to praying with other parishioners in one hour increments. Our parish commits to two 24-hour days, while men of our parish cover all Friday nights during each campaign.
Contact: Joe Gates, 244-9469, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Helpers of God's Precious Infants
A national prayer ministry. Held locally on the 2nd Saturday of each month (3rd Saturday in May), attend the pro-life Mass (7 a.m. at the Cathedral) followed by your choice of remaining in Adoration or join in the walking Rosary Prayer Procession to the local EMW abortion clinic, then return to the Cathedral for Benediction.
Contact: Donna Burry, 244-6820, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
3rd Thursday Prayer Warriors
Join fellow St. Patrick parishioners in witnessing to and praying for the sanctity of human life. On the third Thursday of each month, between the hours of 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., commit to one hour (or even 1/2 hour) of public prayer outside the EMW abortion clinic at 2nd & Market Street downtown.
Contact: Donna Burry, 244-6820, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Sidewalk Advocates for Life
Receive training to become a 'sidewalk counselor'.
Contact: Donna Burry, 244-6820, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Annual March for Life Pilgrimage to DC
Held every year in conjunction with the anniversary of the tragic Supreme Court decision which legalized abortion in our country (January 22, 1973). This three-day round trip is via charter bus and includes attendance at the National Respect Life Mass at the Basilica Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, youth events, the March for Life and other sites of interest.
Contact: Donna Burry, 244-6820, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Contact: Donna Burry, 244-6820, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
