September 11, 2026

Life Chain events will take place on Sept. 27, Oct. 4

In honor of Respect Life Sunday, always celebrated on the first Sunday of October, Life Chain events will take place throughout central and southern Indiana on Oct. 4, as well as one the week before on Sept. 27. These are peaceful witnesses of individuals in public areas for 60-90 minutes praying for our nation and for an end to abortion. It is a visual statement of solidarity by the Christian community that human life is sacred from the moment of conception until natural death.

The following Life Chain events in central and southern Indiana were reported to The Criterion:

Sept. 27

  • Richmond: 2-3 p.m., S. A Street at S. 16th Street. Information: Debbie Sams, 765-969-0254.

Oct. 4

  • Brazil: 2-3 p.m., Highway 40 at Alabama Street.
  • Bright: noon-1:30, in front of Gibson Cemetery, 23258 State Line Road, Lawrenceburg. Information: Duane Meyer, 812-290-5096.
  • Brookville: 2-3 p.m., Main Street at the Courthouse. Information: Jerry Mersch, 513-702-4949.
  • Columbus: 2-3 p.m., Second Street in front of City Hall. Information: Bartholomew County Right to Life, 812-350-2731.
  • Greensburg: 2-3 p.m., on downtown square, park in lot at corner of Franklin and Main. Information: Patricia Louagie, 812-614-2528.
  • Indianapolis: 2:30-3:30 p.m., N. Meridian Street between 12th and 16th streets; tables with signs and prayer aids available along the four blocks, go to centralindianalifechain.org for church assignments for each table location or to order T-shirts in advance; parking available at Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., from 1:45-4:15 p.m.; T-shirts available for purchase. Information: centralindianalifechain@gmail.com.
  • Lawrenceburg: 10:30 a.m.-noon, U.S. 50 between Walnut and Front streets. Information: Duane Meyer, 812-290-5096.
  • North Vernon: 2 p.m., line up along State Street. Gathering and sign distribution at North Vernon Park. Information: Timothy O’Donnell, 317-372-0040. †

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