Dear Helpers, 

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We are delighted to share the news of a significant victory in the case of Rose Docherty. Yesterday at Glasgow Sheriff Court, a judge dismissed all charges against Rose, a 75-year-old grandmother who had been prosecuted under Scotland’s “buffer zone” law for offering what she described as a peaceful, consensual conversation. Rose had been arrested last September while standing near a Glasgow hospital holding a sign inviting people to speak “only if you want,” without approaching anyone or engaging in protest. In dismissing the case, the court found that prosecutors had failed to establish that any offence had taken place, marking a decisive moment not only for Rose, but for the protection of freedom of expression.

 

This case drew widespread concern both in the UK and internationally, raising serious questions about the scope of “buffer zone” legislation and its impact on fundamental rights. Rose endured months of legal proceedings following her arrest, despite there being no evidence that she harassed, obstructed, or influenced anyone.

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Our Pro-Life Witnessing Continues...

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...in peace prayer and love. We choose a suitable spot 150m from each abortion clinic, where we pray and offer leaflets to passers by. We talk to them and explain what we are doing and why we are there. Romans 8:31 tells us, “What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?” This means that no man, woman, boy or girl is a threat to the purpose God placed on the inside of you. This means that the ONLY way you experience defeat is when you surrender. May God bless you all in your daily efforts for the unborn babies and their parents.

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Easter Newsletter 2025

 

First, we would like to thank everyone who either attended in person or sent us Mass cards and other expressions of sympathy after the death of Msgr. Reilly, our founder and Executive Director.  We greatly appreciate all these tributes and condolences.  We knew that Msgr. had a great influence on many lives, but we did not know how many.  People came from all over the world to be at his funeral, and we were very touched.  If anyone is interested, Craig and Wenqi Glantz, Helpers from the Philadelphia area, have set up a website, prolifehero.com, which contains tributes to Msgr. Reilly from Helpers and others from all over the world.

June 20th 1934 - November 30th 2024 (90 years)

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It is with a very heavy heart that I am letting you know that our beloved Msgr. Philip J. Reilly passed away this morning on the feast of St. Andrew. So much can be said about Msgr. How many tens of thousands (hundreds of thousands) of lives he touched, mother's and babies he helped and marriages and faith he strengthened.

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How many crosses he had to endure, crosses from every direction especially with regard to fighting Cancer for so many years and still going out to help countless mothers and babies. Not to mention how many abortion mills he closed and hearts of abortionists he converted. All through the grace of God. He had the will to follow God's lead. He went out and accomplished eternal work!

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There is a reason why everyone called him a 'living saint'. He had so many spiritual children. Now we can pray for the repose of his soul and pray to him for our intentions. He joins Sister Precious, Sister Eileen, his mother, family and fellow Priests and friends now in Heaven.

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