Catholics from around the Paterson Diocese, N.J., and beyond publicly promoted the sanctity of all human life on May 2 during the monthly Mass and Rosary Procession for Life at St. Margaret of Scotland Parish in Morristown, N.J.
Bishop Sweeney celebrated the Mass. Concelebrating the liturgy were Father Duberney Villamizar, St. Margaret’s pastor and diocesan vicar for Hispanic affairs; Father Sebastian Munoz Chavarria, parochial vicar of the parish; and Father Dailon Lisabet, a former St. Margaret’s parochial vicar who is now parochial vicar of Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Sparta, N.J., with pastoral responsibility for the Spanish community at Our Lady Queen of Peace in Branchville, N.J.
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Several young altar servers assisted with the Mass.
Led by Bishop Sweeney, the faithful, who included young people, processed to the Planned Parenthood on Speedwell Avenue, praying the rosary for an end to abortion. Several people held pro-life signs in English and Spanish with slogans such as “Defund Planned Parenthood Now!” The group returned to St. Margaret’s for Eucharistic adoration.
During the event, Bishop Sweeney also blessed the babies and young children of churchgoers, adding a special moment to the gathering.
To continue this mission, a Mass and procession for life is held on the first Saturday of the month at 8 a.m. at St. Margaret’s. Priests and faithful from around the diocese are invited to join.
