Bishop Stephen Robson celebrated Mass in St Andrews Cathedral last night to mark 40 years of The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children in Dundee. The branch was started in 1975 by Marysia Kobylarska O’Sullivan who is still active in the branch and attended the Mass. Also present for the occasion were SPUC National Director John Smeaton; John Deighan, Director in Scotland and members and supporters of the Dundee branch.
A special address was given by Obianuju Ekeocha. Foundress of Culture of Life, Africa. Ms Ekeocha was delighted to be in Dundee to share this pro-life occasion. She spoke about the great pro-life heroine from Dundee, Mary Slessor, who saved the lives of so many baby twins in her home country of Nigeria. Ms Ekeocha highlighted the anti-life measures that the West are trying to impose on pro-life Africa by tying abortion rights to aid programmes. She thanked the pro-life people of Dundee for carrying on the defence of life both at home and abroad.
SPUC has been a visible pro-life presence in Dundee through the local branch who hold regular “Celebrate Life” Stalls in Dundee City Centre as well as lobbying local MPs and MSPs. Their work was commended by Bishop Robson and a vote of thanks was made after Mass by National Director, John Smeaton.
PHOTO – courtesy Eddie Mahoney – Clare McGraw and Marisia O’Sullivan of Dundee SPUC with other SPUC supporters and workers; Sisters of the Immaculate Hear of Mary; Obianuju Ekeocha, Pro LIfe Speaker and activist Founder of Culture of Life, Africa; John Smeaton, CEO of SPUC UK and John Deighan CEO of SPUC Scotland with Bishop Stephen, Bishop of Dunkeld