TARIFFVILLE, CT. - Father Peter West, of the Priests for Life, will be speaking at St. Bernard Parish from Feb. 3 to 5 - including at a special session for teens. Everyone is welcome. He will speak at the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, Feb.3, and at the 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. Masses on Sunday, Feb. 4.There will be a reception following the 10:45 a.m. Mass.
On Monday, Feb. 5 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., he will give a special presentation to teens in the church hall.
Father West has been a pro-life activist since 1986 and has preached frequently on the topic of abortion.
He has been able to dissuade women from having abortions and has helped women who have had abortions to find healing and peace.
He also has experience working with youth as a teacher and a youth group leader.