January 13, 2023

Indiana March for Life vigil, Mass, march and rally plans set for Jan. 22-23

The front half of an estimated 1,000 participants in the Indiana March for Life in Indianapolis on Jan. 24, 2022, heads toward the Indiana Statehouse for a pro-life rally. The other half wrap around the south side of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument seen in the background. (File photo by Natalie Hoefer)

The front half of an estimated 1,000 participants in the Indiana March for Life in Indianapolis on Jan. 24, 2022, heads toward the Indiana Statehouse for a pro-life rally. The other half wrap around the south side of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument seen in the background. (File photo by Natalie Hoefer)

Criterion staff report

The archdiocesan Office of Human Life and Dignity, in conjunction with the Diocese of Lafayette and Right to Life Indianapolis, has announced the plans for the solemn Roe v. Wade observance events in Indianapolis on Jan. 22-23.

The events begin with a Vigil for Life co-sponsored by the archdiocese and the Lafayette Diocese at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 10655 Haverstick Road, in Carmel, Ind. (Lafayette Diocese), from 2-4 p.m. on Jan. 22. Mark Hublar of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in New Albany, a professional speaker on the dignity of all life, is the featured speaker.

On Jan. 23, Archbishop Charles C. Thompson will serve as principal celebrant at a Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St., in Indianapolis, at 10:30 a.m.

The Indiana March for Life and rally, both sponsored by Right to Life of Indianapolis, will take place after the Mass.

The march will begin at noon starting from West Georgia Street next to St. John the Evangelist Church. It will proceed to the Soldiers and Sailors Monument (Monument Circle) then to the south steps of the State Capital Building at 200 W. Washington Street.

There, a rally will take place featuring pro-life speakers.

For information on parking for individuals or buses for the Mass, march and rally, go to cutt.ly/INMarch4Life2023.

An RSVP is not needed but is requested to help with planning. To RSVP, go to cutt.ly/M4L2023Signup.

If bringing a large group or for more questions or information, contact Brie Anne Varick, director of the archdiocesan Office of Human Life and Dignity, at 317-236-1543 or bvarick@archindy.org. †

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