Colorado Springs Pro-Life Advocates: We’re Not Responsible for Planned Parenthood Murders

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It isn’t the first time Catholic pro-life demonstrators have had cordial encounters with people on the other side of the issue, including employees of Planned Parenthood. Father Carmody said he and his large group of regulars outside of the center — which varies from 30 to several hundred, depending on the day — have never been confrontational.

“I won’t allow it,” Father Carmody said.

They pray and hold Mass each Friday, second Saturdays of each month and more routinely during the annual 40 Days for Life celebration. They are available for sidewalk counseling of mothers with unwanted pregnancies who approach them.

“There is not a great deal of animosity among our side and the pro-choice side,” said Deacon Jim Bachta, of St. Patrick Catholic Church, who routinely assists Father Carmody with Mass outside of the facility.

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This priest is saintly. It’s important to share this information so as not to impugn their reputations. The story details other encounters highlighting the positive relationships Fr. Carmody has worked diligently to cultivate.