CHARLOTTE — Close to 50 faithful Catholics with umbrellas endured pouring rain to attend the Candlelight Walk for Life in uptown Charlotte Sunday evening, Jan. 22.
The event was held to mark the actual anniversary date of Roe v. Wade, the decision legalizing abortion in the United States.
While the rain extinguished most of the candles, the fire within the souls of pro-life supporters continued unabated as the event began in front of St. Peter Church on Tryon Street and concluded with the faithful walking toward and praying at the federal courthouse on nearby West Trade Street. The faithful were also joined by Father Christopher Roux, rector and pastor of St. Patrick Cathedral.
The event was organized by the Catholic Pro-Life Action Network of Charlotte (CPLAN) to host a local memorial event on the actual anniversary date of Roe v. Wade since the Washington, D.C., March for Life, which occurs on the anniversary date, was rescheduled to Jan. 27 due to the presidential inauguration.
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— Mike FitzGerald, correspondent, with photos provided by Andrea Hines
Washington, D.C.— Parishioners from the Diocese of Charlotte joined Bishop Peter Jugis and priests and seminarians in standing up for life in Washington during the March for Life.
Bishop Jugis led the faithful in praying a rosary in front of the Supreme Court Building. Students from Charlotte Catholic High School, Christ the King High School and Belmont Abbey College are also pictured.
— Photos by SueAnn Howell, Catholic News Herald and provided via social media.
