Last year at this time, Peter Sica (MODG ’23) and his family were looking for a new way to participate in the pro-life movement.

“We try to be active in the pro-life community,” says Peter, “and we had seen some ideas, like the baby bottle funds where you collect money, but we wanted to do something different.”

Peter’s mother suggested the idea of caroling outside of an abortion clinic.

“At first I was hesitant,” shares Peter, “but then we thought about it and it was a pretty great idea because you’re celebrating Christmas and the birth of Christ while also showing the dignity of human life and bringing joy to a place of darkness. That’s what got me to go for it. You’re bringing joy to something that’s very dismal.”

Peter and his family organized a group of carolers by reaching out to their church community, prompting others to spread the word. A group of about 25 people gathered on a cold, snowy January day, and sang carols together.

Several passers-by stopped to listen including one who “actually stopped and started singing with us for a bit!” shared Peter. Though the newcomer did not know the lyrics, he did his best to sing along anyway, a testament to the joyful and welcoming spirit of the group gathered.

“I’d say it was definitely a success,” says Peter, adding that he hopes to organize the caroling event for this year as well. “Just the fact that so many people were willing to come out there in the cold and snow to sing was really incredible.”