St. Bernard Prep students join thousands at 2025 March for Life

Published 5:17 pm Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Students from St. Bernard Prep School in Cullman joined thousands of pro-life advocates at the nation’s capital for the annual March for Life. According to a press release, “the 2025 pilgrimage carried profound spiritual significance as participants engaged in prayer, reflection and a unified mission to uphold the dignity of every human being. This year’s theme, “Life: Why We March,” inspired a renewed commitment to the cause.”

The journey began with prayer, joining the monks of St. Bernard Abbey at their daily 5 p.m. Mass, “seeking God’s blessings for a safe and meaningful trip.”

After sleeping on the bus overnight, the students arrived in the city.  Students took a Capitol tour, met with Congressman Robert Aderholt and visited the Saint John Paul II National Shrine where they celebrated Mass and delved into the teachings of Pope Saint John Paul II. The trip also included visits to Washington’s historic monuments, guided by SBP instructor, James Griffin.

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On the morning of the march, students attended Life Fest 2025 at EagleBank Arena, a pre-march rally consisting of music, prayer and testimonies with featured remarks from Vice President J.D. Vance.

After the march, the group gathered for dinner at National Harbor and concluded the day with visits to Washington’s museums, providing an opportunity to explore history and culture.

According to the press release, “the final highlight of the trip was Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, where pilgrims united in prayer for the protection of life.”

The school’s head of campus ministry, Sr. Therese Lopez, LIHM, said March for Life was more than an event … “it was a mission — a chance to stand together in faith, pray for the protection of life and proclaim the truth that every human being is invaluable. We were strengthened in our faith and commitment to the pro-life cause. May our voices be heard, and may our prayers help cultivate a culture of life,” Lopez said.

“As students returned home, their faith and dedication to the sanctity of life were deeply renewed. In their words, ‘We marched not only for those who cannot speak for themselves but for a future where every life is valued and celebrated.'”