The spiritual pace of the San Diego Walk for Life was set by Bishop Michael Pham, head of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego. “The Bible says do not be afraid,” Bishop Pham told NBC 7 Saturday. Most believers of the Christian faith say life begins at conception. They do not accept abortion as an option for unwanted pregnancies. A message that was clear on signs carried by walkers as they made their way down the Embarcadero on a mile long route following a morning rally at Waterfront Park. “God is there for us,” the bishop said. “He is encouraging us, supporting us with strength to withstand what is contrary to his teaching.” Sabrina Nguyen (center) is one of the leaders of the Vietnamese Eucharistic Movement. The local chapter is a group of younger generation Catholics who walked, Saturday, January 24, 2026. The event began with a program of prayer and Christian music on the lawn of Waterfront Park. The large crowd represented many backgrounds and beliefs. They shared a desire to promote life at any age and any circumstance. The Reverend Scott Santarosa is lead pastor at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Logan Heights. It’s a parish that serves a mostly immigrant community. “Anytime we see life in its vulnerability and fragility, we have to stand here to protect it,” Santarosa said. The Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement had a contingent of more than 25 people joining the walk. The primary members include young Catholics 7 to 17. The group is aware of social injustice happening across the country at the moment. Sabrina Nguyen is one of the San Diego chapter leaders. Nguyen said, “we believe in life from conception and on, even the elderly. It’s all important. We must all live full lives.” Bishop Pham had something to say to the politicians currently leading anti-immigrant actions. “We ask that the (Trump) administration treat everyone, whether documented or undocumented, and especially the children, everyone with care, dignity, and respect,” he said. ...read more read less