In early December of 2009, Fr. Peter West traveled to Summit, NJ and preached at St. Teresa of Avila Church and gave a talk at a dinner attended by local pro-life groups. The theme of his talk was "Confronting a Culture of Dealth by Building a Culture of Life."
The Faith in Life Society of St. Teresa of Avila parish presented Fr. Peter with an award that reads, "Presented to Fr. Peter J. West in recognition of his dedication and commitment to the culture of life through the proclamtion of the Gospel."