A recent Planned Parenthood fundraising event on a Catholic university campus in the United States has led to the formation of a new student pro-life group dedicated to defending Catholic values.
Loyola Marymount University (LMU), a Catholic Jesuit college, hosted a fundraiser for abortion giant Planned Parenthood earlier this month, sparking widespread outrage among pro-lifers and Catholics.
The university’s administration had previously rejected a petition of 17,000 signatures calling for the event to be cancelled.
In total, $4,100 (£3,061) was raised at the pro-abortion event.
In response, Megan Glaudini, a junior theology major at LMU, revived the campus pro-life group.
“Originally, I was just completely disgusted and embarrassed, and disappointed that the university would allow this to happen”, she explained.
“I just feel like it’s my job here on this earth, and especially on this campus, to uphold the dignity and the values of my faith. And that’s exactly what I thought I would be doing if we created this group…
“Professors and some of the professional staff… felt like Catholic students wouldn’t care on campus that this Planned Parenthood fundraiser was happening, but we proved them wrong.”
SPUC comment
A SPUC spokesperson said: “It is grotesque and beyond belief that a hugely profitable, blatantly anti-Catholic abortion provider should be allowed to raise funds on a Catholic campus.
“The students of LMU are to be commended for not allowing this outrageous event to go answered.
“In the United States, as well as in the UK, pro-life student groups are flourishing, which is wonderful to see. They are the future of the pro-life movement. SPUC will continue to support them.”
SPUC support for student pro-life societies
SPUC offers support to student societies by providing expert speakers, pro-life leaflets and literature – all free of charge – and equipment such as foetal model sets; also keeping in touch with students and supporting them.
Contact education@spuc.org.uk to find out more.
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