Thousands attend local pro-life celebrations Jan. 14

Young people carry a banner as thousands of participants brave frigid temperatures during March for Life Chicago starting at Federal Plaza on Jan. 14. Cardinal Cupich of Chicago commented “‘Love Saves Lives’ is not just a theme for this year’s Chicago March, it is the frame of reference that undergirds our vision, compels our actions and guides our lives.” Besides Cardinal Cupich Chicago Bears’ co-owner Pat McCaskey, Congressman Peter Roskam and Congressman Dan Lipinski all participated in the march.(Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Cardinal Cupich addresses the rally before the March for Life Chicago. (Antonietta Colasanto/Chicago Catholic)

Patrick McCaskey of the Chicago Bears addresses rally participants.

The drum line from Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein provided music during the march.

Worshippers pack Holy Name Cathedral for the Mass for Life held before the March for Life Chicago on Jan. 14. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Isaac Aguilar from St. Paul Parish in Chicago Heights sings during the Mass.

Isaac Aguilar from St. Paul Parish in Chicago Heights sings with his dad Jorge.

Young people bring up to the altar white roses symbolizing the number of babies lost to abortion last year during along with roses for victims of homicide in Chicago in 2017.

Young people bring up the gifts during the Mass.

Worshippers pray during the Mass for Life.

Cardinal Cupich was the main celebrant during the Mass for Life at Holy Name Cathedral on Jan. 14. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

A standing room only crowd filled Holy Name Cathedral for the Mass for Life.

Members of the St John Cantius' “Crusaders for Life” youth group receive Communion during the Mass.

Cardinal Cupich blesses the congregation during the Mass for Life at Holy Name Cathedral before the March for Life on Jan. 14. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)