The Memorial

This structure will memorialize those who have died as a result of legalized abortion and all those who suffer physically, emotionally, and/or spiritually due to abortion.  This includes babies, mothers, fathers, families and friends. 

As students at Villanova, Americans, and fellow human beings, we know that all life is sacred.  No one is more hurt by abortion than the babies who are murdered and the mothers, fathers, friends and family who must mourn the loss of a child.

Funerals and burial of loved ones is a testament to that person but also an important part of the healing process for those who suffer the loss of a loved one. Unfortunately, almost all aborted babies are not given a proper burial.

Through this memorial, we can honor those children who died and allow healing to take place.  We can also give comfort to those who suffer the physical, emotional, and spiritual pain of losing a child. 

Catholic Canadian sculptor Timothy P. Schmaltz created the beautiful statue which he named “Maternal Bond.”  Mr. Schmaltz has been sculpting since the age of sixteen and he will be creating this life-size bronze-cast sculpture for our monument. 

The memorial's tentative location is along the South Campus trail near Ithan Ave.  There will be two benches and shrubbery surrounding the area.

We hope to make this location a place of reflection and prayer.  It is located on a well-known area of campus so that all will know it is there, but in a remote location so that one can find peace and solitude to reflect and pray.

Thank you to Andrew Moreno, '07, for his drawing!