Life Chains To Be Held Throughout Archdiocese

Published: October 2, 2003

ATLANTA—The Pro-Life Office of the Archdiocese of Atlanta is coordinating the Atlanta Life Chain, which will be held on Sunday, Oct. 5 at the Cathedral of Christ the King.

A Life Chain is a one-hour peaceful, prayerful, silent witness for life. It is held on the first Sunday in October, which is designated Respect Life Sunday by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. During a Life Chain people stand peacefully along a public thoroughfare and hold prepared signs that express support for human life. The Life Chain is a one-hour event, suitable for families, adults and children. Signs are provided by the organizing group and are consistent at every Life Chain. The event is also a time for participants to pray and witness to their belief in the sanctity of human life.

The Atlanta Life Chain will be held from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. outside the Cathedral, 2699 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta. It will be followed by Benediction in the Cathedral. For more information, contact Mary Boyert, pro-life director, at (404) 888-7821 or mboyert@archatl.com.

Following is a schedule of Life Chains to be held in North Georgia. All Life Chains are scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 5 and welcome persons of all faiths. Consult the list below for times and contact information.

ATHENS
St. Joseph Church, 134 Prince Ave.
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Call: (706) 548-6332

BLAIRSVILLE
Intersection of Hwy. 515 and Hwy. 76
2-3 p.m.
Call: (706) 745-6400

CONYERS
St. Pius X Church, 2621 Hwy. 20
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Call: (770) 957-7528

GAINESVILLE
Intersection of Jesse Jewell and E.E. Butler
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Call: (770) 536-2410

LAWRENCEVILLE
Historic Courthouse
2-3 p.m.
Call: (678) 377-0244

MADISON COUNTY
Main St., Danielsville
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Call: (706) 795-3776

MARIETTA
Roswell Road (Rt. 120) and Johnson Ferry, East Cobb
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Call: (770) 587-2061

PEACHTREE CITY
Holy Trinity Church
101 Walt Banks Road
5-5:45 p.m.
Call: (770) 487-9659

SNELLVILLE
First Baptist Church
2400 E. Main St.
2-3 p.m.
Call: (770) 978-5730

WINDER
May St. and Winder
McDonald’s to Pizza Hut
2-3 p.m.
Call: (770) 867-3000