September 22, 2025 - Hope for Life conference to feature keynote by 'The Chosen' Star

All Day Conference to Promote the Sanctity and Beauty of Life

Archbishop Richard G. Henning along with the Archdiocese of Boston's Pro-Life Office, in collaboration with the Daughters of Mary of Nazareth and the Men of Divine Mercy Prayer Group will lead a one-day event, Hope for Life Conference, on October 4th at the TRACK at New Balance, 91 Guest Street, Brighton, MA. 

The conference provides an opportunity to honor the sanctity and the beauty of life from conception to natural death and embrace the virtue of hope in all circumstances of every age and stage of life. Jonathan Roumie, who plays Jesus in "The Chosen” will be the featured guest speaker. Mother Olga of the Sacred Heart will offer the keynote address and Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Henning.

Archbishop Henning, in his weekly I Believe column, wrote, “With bold witness, joyful song, and a deep sense of shared mission, we will celebrate that most basic gift and right, life itself. We will celebrate the gift of each unique human person and the beauty of God's plan for creation and for His people.” To read the Archbishop's full column, Hope for Life, click here.

The conference will also feature music by the Vigil Project and moderated panel discussions on pro-life topics. The Archdiocese of Boston's Pro-Life Office estimates more than 2,000 people are expected to attend.

Sylvia Fernandez del Castillo, director of the Archdiocese of Boston's Pro-Life Office, said, "It is an evangelization effort and a celebration of what is true, good, and beautiful. We will also highlight the work that the Archdiocese of Boston does in our communities to support vulnerable women and families and to walk with our parishes and all the people of God in love and solidarity through the work of the Pro-Life Office."

The full guest list includes EWTN News President Montse Alvarado; Mark Carey of the Men of Divine Mercy; Lisa Wheeler, founder and president of Carmel Communications and assistant to Jonathan Roumie; Mia Armstrong, a child actor, published author, and pro-life advocate who will share her experience of living with Down syndrome; Michelle and Asis Lopez, founders of Los Momenticos, a charity that sends care packages to Catholic families whose infant children have been hospitalized; Catholic motivational speaker AJ De La Rosa; pediatric nurse Julianne Carey; and Sara Loy, director of Springwater Healing, a Quincy-based support service for women who regret their abortion.

Tickets to Hope for Life are $50 for adults and $25 for college students. Doors open at 7:30am and the event runs from 8am to 4pm.

For tickets, visit www.hopeforlifeboston.com.