It is with great pleasure that I announce, Father Steve Powers has accepted the call of God and his Bishop, to serve as my leading representative and Coordinator for Pro-life at St. Michael’s Cathedral Church and the Diocese of the West.  Fr. Steve was called to this church and communion through his pro-life activities with us dating back to the 1980’s.  Examination of our old “Operation Rescue” film history, will find, then brother Steve, prominently featured (usually being roughed up and dragged off to jail).  Fr. Powers was truly one of the heroes of those glorious days.

A few weeks ago I had the privilege of working side by side with Fr. Steve once again, at a demonstration we held (a very successful one) at an abortion clinic in Orange, California.  Within minutes, a fire and passion deep within Steve’s eyes became obvious.  While I wasn’t able to continue with the others, Fr. Steve accompanied Fr. Terry Gensemer and other faithful to the center of town (pier area) in Newport Beach, California.  There also, many reported how Fr. Powers displayed the passion, yet compassionate leadership qualities, that come from an experienced veteran in the pro-life battles. 

Fr. Steve Powers is truly called and equipped for this role.  I would ask that you all cooperate with him in our increasing efforts to address the pro- life issues facing us.  In the words of our Patriarch, we are not simply a communion involved in pro-life, we are a pro-life communion.

Bp. Doug Kessler