Cardinal Justin Rigali, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will lead approximately six thousand people from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. for the March for Life on January 24, 2005. This year marks the 32nd anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision to legalize abortion. Joining Cardinal Rigali are seminarians from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, high school and college students, as well as parishioners. Several parishes and schools send buses full of participants to this annual event. Media are welcome to cover departures at the following locations:

Monday, January 24, 2005
8:00 a.m. Departure

John W. Hallahan Catholic Girl's High School
311 North 19th Street
Philadelphia

West Philadelphia Catholic High School
4501 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia

Saint Pius X High School
844 North Keim Street
Pottstown, Montgomery County

The group traveling from Philadelphia will meet at 12:00 p.m. on the corner of Constitution Avenue and 15th Street. Prior to the March for Life, Cardinal Rigali will concelebrate the annual Youth Mass which is being held in Washington, D.C.'s sports arena for the second year in a row.

10:00 a.m.
MCI Center
601 F Street NW (at the Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro station)
Washington, D.C.

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