Karen McCann Recognized as Champion of Life

The NCCW warmly congratulates Nativity of Our Lord parishioner Karen McCann for being recognized as a 2023 Champion for Life! 

For more than 30 years, Karen has promoted pro-life causes as an active participant in the 40 Days for Life campaign, host of a pro-life book club, chair of our parish’s Respect Life Committee, prayer warrior outside Planned Parenthood clinics, longtime counselor and now director of Birthright in St. Paul, and board member of Philomena House in St. Paul. 

In addition, she started a monthly newsletter to share respect life updates such as webinars, conferences, fundraisers, rallies, meetings, talks, prayer vigils, and other local pro-life events. 

The St. John Paul II Champions for Life Awards is an initiative of the Office of Marriage, Family, and Life of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.  The annual awards recognize people who strive to protect life at all stages. 

Karen and the other St. John Paul II Champions for Life award recipients will be honored on this Sunday, January 22 at the Cathedral of St. Paul. See  the January 12 article in The Catholic Spirit for more information. 

As one nominator wrote of Karen, “She has the heart of a true pro-life warrior and sees value in every life, knowing that we are all made in the image and likeness of God.” 

Well done, Karen McCann — you are a Champion for Life!