Fr. Edward Bell, pastor, leads parishioners of Nativity BVM parish in prayer during a holy hour for the Fortnight for Freedom.

Parishoners pray for religious freedom at Nativity BVM Parish in Media, Delaware County.

A woman silently prays for religious freedom at Nativity BVM Parish in Media, Delaware County.

Dr. Bill Kussmaul, a fourth year permanent deacon candidate, gives a reflection during the holy hour for religious freedom.

Barbara Kearney prays with fellow parishoners for religious freedom.

Fr. Edward Bell, pastor, leads parishioners of Nativity BVM parish in prayer during a holy hour for the Fortnight for Freedom.

Fr. Edward Bell, pastor of Nativity BVM parish, prays along with parishioners before the Blessed Sacrament.

Carol Farnan prays before the Blessed Sacrament for religious freedom.

Fr. Edward Bell, pastor, leads parishioners of Nativity BVM parish in prayer during a holy hour for the Fortnight for Freedom.

Fr. Edward Bell, pastor, leads parishioners of Nativity BVM parish in prayer during a holy hour for the Fortnight for Freedom.