Bishop Chau’s homily at NJ Mass for Life: ‘Every Life Is a Gift from God’

Bishop Pedro Bismarck Chau, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Newark, spoke about the inherent dignity of human beings during the third annual New Jersey Mass for Life on Oct. 8. The Mass took place at St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral in Trenton.

During his homily, Bishop Chau described life as a gift from God and stated that human dignity serves as the foundation for human rights. He encouraged the faithful to maintain their public witness and prayers in defense of life. He noted that the gathering served as a pilgrimage to remind the world that all lives are beautiful and created in the image and likeness of God.