The National March for Life presents a powerful opportunity for the students of CC to witness to their faith and speak to the dignity that is inherent in each and every human being in a profound way.

This trip—filled with the joy of friendship and the experience of visiting our nation’s capital—is, most importantly, a pilgrimage. It is a focused journey with a higher purpose, where we honor life, renew prayer, and grow personally in our relationship with God, while speaking for the most vulnerable in our society: the unborn.

For over a century, the young men and women of CC have learned to live the mission of the Church and answer the call of those in need, including the most vulnerable among us. Today, Catholic Central Students for Life is a vibrant, faithful group that continues to respond to this call.

With the repeal of Roe v. Wade in 2022 and the passage of Proposal 3 in Michigan, it is clear that the call to advocate for the unborn is higher than ever. Each November, students march at our state’s capital, and each January, they travel to the National March for Life, uniting in mission with others from across the country. The National March for Life has proven to be one of the most impactful ways to seal into the hearts of the next generation a lifelong commitment to the pro-life mission.

The 2025 National March for Life Pilgrimage

This year, 107 CC students and faculty, along with three parents, traveled to Washington, D.C. for the National March for Life.

The group departed early Thursday morning at 6:00 a.m. on January 22, traveling on two full buses, and returned Saturday night at 9:30 p.m. on January 24, arriving earlier than planned due to forecasted severe weather.

Throughout the trip, students were immersed in the experience of participating in something greater than themselves. From the long drive and praying the Liturgy of the Hours along the way, to celebrating Mass with thousands of other young people, to joining an estimated 150,000 participants for the march itself, the pilgrimage invited students into deeper reflection, prayer, and purpose.

A Virtue Lived: Magnificence

The emphasized virtue for this pilgrimage was Magnificence—doing something great for God. Through sacrifice, prayer, community, and public witness, students lived out this virtue in a tangible and meaningful way.

The National March for Life continues to be a formative experience for CC students, strengthening their faith and calling them to boldly live out the mission of the Church in the world.