Group Leader:
John Dunn | 083 267 4600
Aim:
- To fight and discourage abortion
- To pray for those affected by abortion
- To pray for the unborn
How:
Anti-abortion – annual mass and march for Life in March each year
Education and Formation – Courses, talks at parishes and catechism classes
Pregnancy crisis house –
The Divine Mercy house for pregnant women in crisis in Roodepoort opened in 2012 and provides care and safety for both mother and baby with accommodation, food and clothes.
Assistance to clinics and hospitals for check-ups for mother/child
Individual and group therapy sessions by social worker
Spiritual guidance (prayers and mass)
The house relies on generous donations and fundraising activities to keep it sustained
The group at St Patrick pray the rosary every Wednesday evening at 18:00 and will welcome new members. There is a retreat held in November each year.
Donations of non-perishable goods as well as newborn clothing must left at the parish office