Marches Events

New Jersey Right to Life has continued its advocacy for protecting human life from conception to natural death, highlighting achievements such as the New Jersey Safe Haven Infant Protection Act, which has safely surrendered 102 newborns since 2000. The organization also supported pro-life policies during Governor Chris Christie's administration, opposed recent expansions of abortion laws, and actively engages in public education and grassroots efforts across New Jersey, including the annual New Jersey March for Life in Trenton.

Thousands of pro-life advocates from around the Paterson Diocese and throughout New Jersey gathered in Trenton on Oct. 8 for the annual N.J. March for Life, which included a Mass for Life at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, a rally at the Statehouse Annex, and a march through downtown Trenton. Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney and other bishops participated in the event, which featured speeches from pro-life advocates and emphasized support for mothers experiencing crisis pregnancies across New Jersey.

The New Jersey March for Life held on October 8 in Trenton was the largest yet, featuring speeches from Congressman Chris Smith and state legislative leaders alongside NJRTL representatives. The event included participation from local churches, schools, the Knights of Columbus, and law enforcement, highlighting the pro-life community's presence in a state with expansive abortion laws.

Hundreds of pro-life advocates gathered in Trenton on October 8, 2026, for the New Jersey March for Life to rally against the state's permissive abortion laws and deliver their message to the Democratic-controlled government. The event featured speeches from local leaders and a Mass for Life, emphasizing ongoing efforts in New Jersey to promote adoption, pregnancy resource centers, and support for expectant mothers despite political obstacles to changing abortion laws.

Thousands of pro-life advocates gathered at the New Jersey Statehouse Annex in Trenton on October 8 for the annual Rally and March for Life, featuring speakers including Rep. Christopher Smith and Bishop Kevin J.

The following are excerpts of remarks delivered by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the Congressional Pro-Life Caucus, to the crowd at the 2026 New Jersey March for Life in Trenton, NJ: I met my dear wife, Marie, more than fifty years ago in the pro-life movement. We spent many days lobbying here at our […] The post Congressman Slams Abortion: “Babies Deserve Better Than to be Flushed Down the Toilet” appeared first on LifeNews.com .