Emails from Mike K:
The Virginia March for Life is scheduled for April 22nd at 11:00 a.m., beginning with a Rally on the grounds of the State Capital. This year’s March is critically important. As you know, pro-abortion members of our General Assembly have succeeded in getting a so-called “right to abortion” constitutional amendment on the upcoming November general election ballot. If yes votes garner a simple majority, the Virginia Constitution will be amended to provide for almost unlimited abortion, up to and including late term abortions. Tragically, this would make Virginia one of the most permissive abortion states in America, leading to the possibility of “abortion tourism” filling the coffers of Planned Parenthood and the like. Most Virginians would favor at least some limits on the abortion license, but education is necessary so people understand that this amendment would remove virtually all regulatory oversight and parental consent provisions of Virginia’s already liberal abortion regime.
The link below will provide you the opportunity to register for free bus transportation downtown. The bus will be departing from the Grove Avenue Baptist Church on Ridge Rd. Full details available by clicking on the link. You can also register to attend a free lunch seminar, where further information will be provided on the abortion amendment referendum. Of course, please invite your families and friends.
I will also try to arrange a carpool leaving from St. Bridget at 10:00 a.m. or so on the morning of the March. Please email me directly if you are willing to drive. Whether you ride the bus, carpool, or drive yourself, I would urge you to prayerfully consider joining this crucial witness to the right to life in our Commonwealth.
According to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops statement on Faithful Citizenship, the respect life issue is the preeminent issue of our times. Moreover, the pro-life cause is one of the pillars of the Knights of Columbus. Whether by prayer, fasting, donations, and/or marching, I would again respectfully urge you to engage in this spiritual struggle to protect the most vulnerable among us.
Fraternally,
Mike K.
P.S. Speaking of threats to the pro-life cause, don’t forget the referendum on the special election ballot coming up on April 21. Passage of this disingenuously titled act would allow for partisan gerrymandering of Virginia’s House of Representatives districts before the 2026 midterm elections in November. Please prayerfully consider the consequences of your vote and make sure you understand what is at stake.
Second email from Mike K:
Received some information from Jo Ellen that follows up on my email of March 18. This also provides a link to the Virginia March for Life website for further information:
For the referral question- Be sure to put Saint Bridget Catholic Church…It is free to ride; they only ask for an offering for anyone who may want to contribute when they return. I feel seats will go fast this year. If you want to keep informed about all the schedule and information for the VA March event, you can also register as an individual through the link here as well. This will also provide more information about the Engage meetings we discussed today. We are hoping to have the largest crowd ever for this event!!
