College Outreach program aids pro-life college students in Illinois

Published: 2006-10-18

CHICAGO (CNS) -- College is a time for sifting through a ton of confusing issues, finding one's voice and taking a stance. Since 2004, a program called College Outreach has helped students address pro-life issues. Sponsored by the Respect Life Office of the Chicago Archdiocese, it provides support to pro-life student groups at both Catholic and non-Catholic colleges and universities in the archdiocese and the Diocese of Joliet. Alicia Torres, a senior at Loyola University Chicago and College Outreach coordinator, said three main components make up the outreach system: prayer, ministry and community. "Prayer is the foundation of what these students do," she said, and peer ministry supports pregnant students and parents on campus. The final component is "creating a community on your campus which can extend to other pro-life communities in universities across the country," Torres said.

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