Oct 20, 2017
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Joan Crown, director of respect life for the Archdiocese of Miami, speaks at the opening session of the 31st annual Respect Life State Conference, "For the Least of Them," held Oct. 20-21 in Weston.
A statue of Mary, Ark of the New Covenant and Vessel of the Preborn Jesus, presided at all the sessions of the 31st annual Respect Life State Conference, "For the Least of Them," held Oct. 20-21 in Weston. It traveled from its home in Steubenville, Ohio, where the Preborn Jesus Ministry led by Bernadette Conklin is located.
Members of the Marian Center's bell choir, under the direction of Barbara Psinakis, perform during a tribute to Blessed Jerome Lejeune, who discovered the extra chromosome that causes Down syndrome and fought for the right to life of those children until his death in 1994. The tribute to Dr. Lejeune opened the 31st annual Respect Life State Conference, "For the Least of Them," held Oct. 20-21 in Weston.
Members of the Marian Center's bell choir perform during a tribute to Blessed Jerome Lejeune, who discovered the extra chromosome that causes Down syndrome and fought for the right to life of those children until his death in 1994. The tribute to Dr. Lejeune opened the 31st annual Respect Life State Conference, "For the Least of Them," held Oct. 20-21 in Weston.
Birthe Lejeune, widow of Dr. Jerome Lejeune, who discovered the extra chromosome that causes Down syndrome and fought for the right to life of those children, speaks to more than 500 participants at the 31st annual Respect Life State Conference, "For the Least of Them," held Oct. 20-21 in Weston. Behind her is David Lejeune, no relation, president of the Jerome Lejeune Foundation USA.
David Lejeune, president of the Jerome Jerome Lejeune Foundation USA, details plans to open a hospital for research and care of individuals with Down syndrome by 2020. It would be located in Virginia. He spoke at the opening session of the 31st annual Respect Life State Conference, "For the Least of Them," held Oct. 20-21 in Weston. Behind her is .
Joan Crown, director of respect life for the Archdiocese of Miami, stands with Birthe Lejeune, widow of Dr. Jerome Lejeune, who discovered the extra chromosome that causes Down syndrome and fought all his life for those children's right to live. The tribute to Lejeune highlighted the opening session of the 31st annual Respect Life State Conference, "For the Least of Them," held Oct. 20-21 in Weston.
A statue of Mary, Ark of the New Covenant and Vessel of the Preborn Jesus, overlooks Father Jordi Rivero as he kneels during adoration at the 31st annual Respect Life State Conference, "For the Least of Them," held Oct. 20-21 in Weston.
Participants pray during adoration on the opening night of the 31st annual Respect Life State Conference, "For the Least of Them," held Oct. 20-21 in Weston.
Barbara Groeber, recently retired director of education for the Archdiocese of Miami Respect Life Ministry, prays during adoration on the opening night of the 31st annual Respect Life State Conference, "For the Least of Them," held Oct. 20-21 in Weston.
Respect life volunteers carry the statue of Mary, Ark of the New Covenant and Vessel of the Preborn Jesus in procession at the conclusion of the opening session of the 31st annual Respect Life State Conference, "For the Least of Them," held Oct. 20-21 in Weston.
Former abortionist Dr. Anthony Levatino delivers the keynote talk at the 31st annual Respect Life State Conference, "For the Least of Them," held Oct. 20-21 in Weston.
Father Alfred Cioffi, a biology and bioethics professor at St. Thomas University, speaks about the "natural human rights (of embryos) that are violated again and again" by the "multibillion dollar industry" of in-vitro fertilization. He was one of the speakers at the 31st annual Respect Life State Conference, "For the Least of Them," held Oct. 20-21 in Weston.
Carmen Santamaria, co-author of "The Infertility Companion for Catholics," speaks at the 31st annual Respect Life State Conference, "For the Least of Them," held Oct. 20-21 in Weston.
Participants listen to speakers at the 31st annual Respect Life State Conference, "For the Least of Them," held Oct. 20-21 in Weston.
Alveda King, niece of civil rights icon Martin Luther King, Jr., speaks of the connection between the civil rights movement of the 1960s and today's pro-life movement, during her talk at the 31st annual Respect Life State Conference, "For the Least of Them," held Oct. 20-21 in Weston.
Miami priests and deacons listen to Dr. Anthony Levatino during the 31st annual Respect Life State Conference, "For the Least of Them," held Oct. 20-21 in Weston.
Organizations put their pamphlets and wares on display during the 31st annual Respect Life State Conference, "For the Least of Them," held Oct. 20-21 in Weston.
A statue of Mary, Ark of the New Covenant and Vessel of the Preborn Jesus, presided at all the sessions of the 31st annual Respect Life State Conference, "For the Least of Them," held Oct. 20-21 in Weston. It traveled from its home in Steubenville, Ohio, where the Preborn Jesus Ministry led by Bernadette Conklin is located.
Members of the Marian Center's bell choir, under the direction of Barbara Psinakis, perform during a tribute to Blessed Jerome Lejeune, who discovered the extra chromosome that causes Down syndrome and fought for the right to life of those children until his death in 1994. The tribute to Dr. Lejeune opened the 31st annual Respect Life State Conference, "For the Least of Them," held Oct. 20-21 in Weston.
Members of the Marian Center's bell choir perform during a tribute to Blessed Jerome Lejeune, who discovered the extra chromosome that causes Down syndrome and fought for the right to life of those children until his death in 1994. The tribute to Dr. Lejeune opened the 31st annual Respect Life State Conference, "For the Least of Them," held Oct. 20-21 in Weston.
Birthe Lejeune, widow of Dr. Jerome Lejeune, who discovered the extra chromosome that causes Down syndrome and fought for the right to life of those children, speaks to more than 500 participants at the 31st annual Respect Life State Conference, "For the Least of Them," held Oct. 20-21 in Weston. Behind her is David Lejeune, no relation, president of the Jerome Lejeune Foundation USA.
David Lejeune, president of the Jerome Jerome Lejeune Foundation USA, details plans to open a hospital for research and care of individuals with Down syndrome by 2020. It would be located in Virginia. He spoke at the opening session of the 31st annual Respect Life State Conference, "For the Least of Them," held Oct. 20-21 in Weston. Behind her is .
Joan Crown, director of respect life for the Archdiocese of Miami, stands with Birthe Lejeune, widow of Dr. Jerome Lejeune, who discovered the extra chromosome that causes Down syndrome and fought all his life for those children's right to live. The tribute to Lejeune highlighted the opening session of the 31st annual Respect Life State Conference, "For the Least of Them," held Oct. 20-21 in Weston.
A statue of Mary, Ark of the New Covenant and Vessel of the Preborn Jesus, overlooks Father Jordi Rivero as he kneels during adoration at the 31st annual Respect Life State Conference, "For the Least of Them," held Oct. 20-21 in Weston.
Participants pray during adoration on the opening night of the 31st annual Respect Life State Conference, "For the Least of Them," held Oct. 20-21 in Weston.
Barbara Groeber, recently retired director of education for the Archdiocese of Miami Respect Life Ministry, prays during adoration on the opening night of the 31st annual Respect Life State Conference, "For the Least of Them," held Oct. 20-21 in Weston.
Respect life volunteers carry the statue of Mary, Ark of the New Covenant and Vessel of the Preborn Jesus in procession at the conclusion of the opening session of the 31st annual Respect Life State Conference, "For the Least of Them," held Oct. 20-21 in Weston.
Former abortionist Dr. Anthony Levatino delivers the keynote talk at the 31st annual Respect Life State Conference, "For the Least of Them," held Oct. 20-21 in Weston.
Father Alfred Cioffi, a biology and bioethics professor at St. Thomas University, speaks about the "natural human rights (of embryos) that are violated again and again" by the "multibillion dollar industry" of in-vitro fertilization. He was one of the speakers at the 31st annual Respect Life State Conference, "For the Least of Them," held Oct. 20-21 in Weston.
Carmen Santamaria, co-author of "The Infertility Companion for Catholics," speaks at the 31st annual Respect Life State Conference, "For the Least of Them," held Oct. 20-21 in Weston.
Participants listen to speakers at the 31st annual Respect Life State Conference, "For the Least of Them," held Oct. 20-21 in Weston.
Alveda King, niece of civil rights icon Martin Luther King, Jr., speaks of the connection between the civil rights movement of the 1960s and today's pro-life movement, during her talk at the 31st annual Respect Life State Conference, "For the Least of Them," held Oct. 20-21 in Weston.
Miami priests and deacons listen to Dr. Anthony Levatino during the 31st annual Respect Life State Conference, "For the Least of Them," held Oct. 20-21 in Weston.
Organizations put their pamphlets and wares on display during the 31st annual Respect Life State Conference, "For the Least of Them," held Oct. 20-21 in Weston.
Photography: ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC
