Posted January 19, 2016

The 23rd annual Chester County March for Life brought together pro-life advocates for an ecumenical prayer service at St. Agnes Church in West Chester followed by a march to the Chester County Courthouse on Sunday, Jan. 17. Mercy and family was the theme of the afternoon service that featured prayers led by two Protestant ministers, a keynote talk by Father Christopher Rogers of St. Patrick Parish in Kennett Square plus the singing of patriotic songs in the church. The SS. Simon and Jude School Choir provided music. Afterward, participants carried pro-life signs as they marched several blocks through falling snow. The day concluded with refreshments at the Knights of Columbus Hall in West Chester. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

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ProLife supports from Chester County depart from Saint Agnes Church in West Chester in silence as they march all God's children.

Pro-life supporters from Chester County depart from St. Agnes Church in West Chester in silence as they march for respect for life.

ProLife supports from Chester County depart from Saint Agnes Church in West Chester in silence as they march all God's children.

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ProLife supporters from Chester County silently march in the snow from Saint Agnes Church in West Chester to the steps of the Chester Courthouse.

Pro-life supporters from Chester County silently march in the snow from St. Agnes Church in West Chester to the steps of the Chester County Courthouse.

ProLife supporters from Chester County silently march in the snow from Saint Agnes Church in West Chester to the steps of the Chester Courthouse.

ProLife supporters of all ages from Chester County silently march in the snow from Saint Agnes Church in West Chester to the steps of the Chester Courthouse.

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ProLife supporters from Chester County silently march in the snow from Saint Agnes Church in West Chester to the steps of the Chester Courthouse.

ProLife supporters from Chester County silently march in the snow from Saint Agnes Church in West Chester to the steps of the Chester Courthouse.

A group from Chester County gather on the steps of the Chester Courthouse to pray for the unborn.

A group of Chester County residents gathers on the steps of the county courthouse to pray for the unborn.

A group from Chester County gather on the steps of the Chester Courthouse to pray for the unborn.

A group from Chester County gather on the steps of the Chester Courthouse to pray for the unborn.

The Gies family sings “When a Child is Born” during the pro-life event at St. Agnes Church in West Chester. Later in the day they were awarded the Catholic Witness Award by the Chester County Pro-Life Coalition.

Ann Marie Nabieu, center, attends the ProLife March of Chester County with friends.

Ann Marie Nabieu, center, attends the Chester County March for Life with friends.

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Father Christopher Rogers speaks during the ProLife Coalition of Chester County event.

Father Christopher Rogers speaks during the event sponsored by the Chester County Pro-Life Coalition.

Sean Finley attended the Chester County ProLife event with his parents Jack and Mary and his brother David.

Sean Finley attended the Chester County event with his parents Jack and Mary and his brother David.