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Respect Life CATALOG RESPECT LIFE STORE Each year the U.S. bishops produce materials to help Catholics understand, value, and become engaged with building a culture that cherishes every human life. The 2022 Respect Life print materials include a poster and prayer card, and additional resources are available online for free download. VIEW MATERIALS To place an order, call toll-free 866-582-0943. CATALOG In addition to the new 2022-23 Respect Life materials, many other resources are also available to order in print. This most recent catalog includes descriptions of the resources with corresponding prices. You can order by calling (866) 582-0943 or using the fillable order form. VIEW CATALOG & ORDER FORM Order Printed Materials Resources are available to purchase online from the Respect Life Store by clicking the "order" buttons. To order printed materials by phone, contact the Respect Life Order Desk (IFC) toll-free at 866-582-0943 . Simply let them know the item number and quantity you would like to order. Respect Life Bundle A poster (bilingual) and prayer card (one each in English and Spanish) highlight the beauty of motherhood and invite Catholics to serve moms who are pregnant or parenting in difficult circumstances. Item #2200. Cost: $2.15 each. ORDER Respect Life Poster This Respect Life poster features imagery illustrating the beauty and joy of motherhood. The tagline highlights the call to serve moms in need as part of the call to Respect Life. Available flat or folded. Item #2204. Cost: $2.00 each; 10+ copies, $1.75 each. ORDER Prayer Card: "A Prayer for Pregnant Mothers" This prayer was inspired by Pope John Paul II’s encyclical Evangelium vitae (The Gospel of Life ). Although it was originally created to accompany Walking with Moms in Need , anyone is welcome to use it to seek the Blessed Mother’s intercession. Item #1932. Sold in packages of 100. Cost: $14.00 each. Spanish Item #1933. ORDER

A parent of a child with Down syndrome gives an inside glimpse into their love-illuminated life, sharing a fundamental insight about what it means to be human. A PERFECT GIFT Model used for illustrative purposes only. EVAfotografie / iStock via Getty Images Soon after the birth of my son Charlie*, who has Down syndrome, a visitor asked whether he was “mild, moderate, or severe”—referring to his level of cognitive impairment. I knew the terminology, but the question shocked me. In my arms I held my beautiful baby boy, who defied easy categorization. Clinical labels may describe some aspects of an individual’s “functioning,” but they don’t tell the whole story. Labels could not describe how Charlie’s smile lit up a room or how the sweetness of his soul had captured our hearts so completely. Download Order Relationship Changes Everything I have since come to understand that clinical categories also miss another important dimension of personhood: we are created to be in relationship with others. As Pope Saint John Paul II said in his encyclical Evangelium vitae (The Gospel of Life) , “Within the family each member is accepted, respected and honoured precisely because he or she is a person; and if any family member is in greater need, the care which he or she receives is all the more intense and attentive."[1] Charlie does well because we love him and attend to him out of that love. We make accommodations to compensate for the challenges that arise, and his strengths become more apparent. He plays an integral role in our family’s happiness. For example, he is our most empathetic child—the first to notice and offer comfort when we are hurt. People often say, “I could never handle a child with a disability.” But the beauty of parenting is that you aren’t given a child with a disability. You are given your child with a disability. Your child enters the world in a relationship with you, and that changes everything. You are not called to “handle” a disability. You are called to love a particular person, and caring for him or her grows out of that love. The challenges that come with his diagnosis make up only a small part of life with our wonderful little boy. Stained Glass I once read an article in which a woman discussed the reasons for aborting her child with Down syndrome. The deal-breaker was watching a boy with Down syndrome at a restaurant with his parents: they had to hand-feed him a slice of pizza and wipe his face with a napkin. This hit home for me. We weaned Charlie off a feeding tube when he was seven, spoon-feeding him and often wiping his face afterwards. I wonder how many people saw us and decided a life like his isn’t worth living. Had anyone asked, I would have said, “It might look a little crazy from the outside, but he’s an amazing little boy, and it’s a good life.” It’s like looking at a stained-glass window from the outside: the colors look dark, and you can’t quite make out the figures. From the inside, however, with the sun shining through it, the effect can be brilliant. From inside our family, love illuminates our life with Charlie. What may seem dreary to others, perhaps even unbearable, is actually filled with beauty and color. We know, for instance, that Charlie worked hard to gain basic feeding skills that most people take for granted, and we are so proud of his valiant efforts. Perfection Many parents want perfect children, and our culture is obsessed with superficial perfection. Photos are airbrushed, and social media depicts seemingly perfect lives. However, God calls us to seek perfection not in appearance or abilities, but in love. Christians know what perfect love looks like—Jesus offering himself on the Cross. Love in a family where one member has a serious disability may look unappealing from the outside. Indeed, love in any family is messy; there are faces to wipe and sacrifices to make. It’s natural to fear that such sacrifices will require too much, but this is where the deep mystery of sacrificial love becomes apparent. In our family, we have found that our hearts, rather than being weighed down, have become larger. Caring for Charlie has given us more patience, more compassion, and more love for others—especially those on the outskirts of society, whom Pope Francis so often calls us to care for. A Fundamental Truth Perhaps this is why so many families of children with disabilities, despite difficulties, often radiate joy. When I meet another parent of a child with Down syndrome, there is usually a moment of instant recognition and understanding. Our eyes meet, and we smile conspiratorially, as if we’re in on the same secret: the fundamental truth that every life is a good and perfect gift. Many know this on an intellectual level, but those who love someone with a disability see it in their loved one’s face in a particular way. Our love for our children has nothing to do with their abilities. We love them simply because of who they are , and understanding this teaches us how to truly love everyone. We also begin to understand our own worth, which depends not on our skills or appearance, but solely on the fact that we are created in the image and likeness of God and loved by Him. Our lives—all our lives—are worth living. *Name changed for privacy. **The author has a Ph.D. in developmental psychology and has been advocating since the birth of her son Charlie* for children who are prenatally diagnosed with disabilities. 1 Pope St. John Paul II, Evangelium vitae (The Gospel of Life ) (Vatican City: Libreria Editrice Vaticana, 1995), no. 92. Excerpt from Evangelium vitae © 1995, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, Vatican City. Used with permission. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2018, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C.

Sigue los pasos sencillos abajo para celebrar Mes Respetemos la Vida! MES DEL RESPETO POR LA VIDA Cada octubre la Iglesia en Estados Unidos celebra el Mes del Respeto por la Vida, y el primer domingo de octubre se observa como el Domingo del Respeto por la Vida. Los católicos, estamos llamados a atesorar, defender y proteger a los más indefensos, desde el principio de la vida hasta su final, y en todas las etapas intermedias. Durante el mes de octubre, la Iglesia nos pide que reflexionemos más profundamente sobre la dignidad de cada vida humana. ¡Estas son algunas ideas para participar en el Mes Respetemos la Vida! ENGLISH 1 REZA ¡Reza la novena del Mes del Respeto por la Vida! 22 al 30 de octubre de 2024 Únete a los católicos de todo el país para rezar por la protección de la vida humana, desde la concepción hasta la muerte natural. Cada día de la novena presenta una intención de oración pro vida diferente, una reflexión breve, y más. ¡Inscríbete para recibir las oraciones diarias por correo electrónico o mensaje de texto! Recibe correo electrónico Recibe mensajes de texto NOVENA PARA IMPRIMIR 2 REFLEXIONA Esta breve reflexión explica el tema eucarístico y destaca cómo los católicos están llamados a ser luces en la oscuridad. LEE IMPRIMIBLE 3 SIGUE EN CONTACTO Ayuda a construir una cultura que acoja, atesore y proteja toda vida humana. Cuando te inscribas para recibir la Oración por el Respeto a la Vida y la Acción de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Estados Unidos, recibirás: oraciones, invitaciones a seminarios digitales, alertas de acciones para comunicarse con el Congreso y los dirigentes gubernamentales, maneras de fortalecer la cultura de la vida en tu comunidad. ¡Únete a miles de católicos mientras procuramos transformar nuestra cultura! INSCRÍBETE

Each action guide focuses on a specific occasion that relates to respect for human life and gives natural opportunities for building a culture that protects, cherishes, and celebrates life. RESPECT LIFE PROGRAM ACTION GUIDES These Respect Life action guides provide actionable, ready-to-go parish resources created to complement existing parish life. Structured around six main calendar occasions, these action guides are designed help you take advantage of natural opportunities to highlight and integrate Respect Life themes in your parish, school, or ministry. Each action guide includes sample timelines, bulletin announcements, intercessions, homily helps, activities, and more to help you build a culture of life. Learn more in our FAQ... Use the buttons to jump to each action guide! Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children Solemnity of the Annunciation Sunday of Divine Mercy Mother's Day Father's Day Respect Life Month Day of Prayer Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children | January The General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM), no. 373, designates January 22 as a particular day of prayer and penance, called the “Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children.” The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops provides resources to help parishes, schools, families, ministries, and individual Catholics participate in this important day of prayer and penance. Action Guide Parish Webinar This Action Guide includes: Introduction "Simple Steps" Sample Timeline Sample Announcements Sample Intercessions Homily Helps Sample Activity *All components are also available as individual PDF files. Join USCCB staff as they walk through the materials available for the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. English Spanish Webinar Recording Supplementary Resources 9 Days for Life Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children Choices of Readings for Mass on January 22 New Year's Reflection Setting Up a Display Table HopeAfterAbortion.org Order for the Blessing of Pro-Life Pilgrims Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord | March Action Guide Parish Webinar This Action Guide includes: Introduction "Simple Steps" Sample Timeline Sample Announcements Sample Intercessions Homily Helps Sample Activity USCCB staff explain how to use the provided materials during the month of March. *All components are also available as individual PDF files. English Spanish Webinar Recording Supplementary Resources Novena: "A Heart Open to God's Will "(Order ) Blessing of a Child in the Womb Bulletin Insert: "The Annunciation and the Gospel of Life " Evangelium vitae (The Gospel of Life ) Resources Solemnity of the Annunciation In modern times, the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord has taken on special meaning in Respect Life ministry. Scientific advances have allowed us to confirm that human life begins at conception. This solemnity calls us to reflect on how we are to care for, protect, and welcome new life, as the Blessed Mother did for the Christ child. Sunday of Divine Mercy Sunday of Divine Mercy | April Each year, on the Second Sunday of Easter, the Church celebrates the Sunday of Divine Mercy. It provides an important opportunity to share Christ’s message of mercy, especially with those who have been wounded by abortion. By the age of 45, as many as 1 in 3 women have had an abortion, and a similar number of men and family members have been involved. Many inaccurately feel that abortion is “the unforgivable sin.” They need to hear that God forgives every sin of a repentant heart, even the sin of abortion. Action Guide Parish Webinar This Action Guide includes: Introduction "Simple Steps" Sample Timeline Sample Announcements Sample Intercessions Homily Helps Sample Activity *All components are also available as individual PDF files. USCCB staff explain how to use the provided materials during the month of April. English Spanish Webinar Recording Supplementary Resources Divine Mercy Novena Homily Considerations Regarding Healing After Abortion Prayer Service for Forgiveness and Healing Eucharistic Holy Hour for Divine Mercy Sunday HopeAfterAbortion.org usccb.org/abortionhealing Mother's Day Mother's Day | May Mother’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to highlight the beautiful vocation of motherhood and the gift of life. It calls us to cherish the gift of life that we receive from our mothers and to pray for all women to whom God has entrusted life in a very special way. As we pray in thanksgiving for the gift of all mothers, we also specifically remember mothers experiencing difficult pregnancies and pray they may find support and encouragement in choosing life for their children. Action Guide Parish Webinar This Action Guide includes: Introduction "Simple Steps" Sample Timeline Sample Announcements Sample Intercessions Homily Helps Sample Activity *All components are also available as individual PDF files. USCCB staff explain how to use the provided materials during the month of May. English Spanish Webinar Recording Supplementary Resources Rite for the Blessing of a Child in the Womb (English/Spanish) See the Annunciation action guide for implementation ideas. Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Life (en español ) Sample Activity: Promotional Graphic (English/Spanish) Sample Activity: Instructions for Families (at-home modification, English/Spanish) Father's Day Father's Day | June Fatherhood has its origins in God, who chose to reveal Himself to us as Our Father, sending his only Son for the sake of our salvation. Fathers therefore have a special role “in revealing and in reliving on earth the very fatherhood of God” ( Familiaris consortio 25). Father’s Day is an appropriate time to recall the essential role of fathers in the life of the family and in building a culture of life. It is also an opportunity to highlight spiritual fatherhood, which all men are called to embrace. Action Guide Parish Webinar This Action Guide includes: Introduction "Simple Steps" Sample Timeline Sample Announcements Sample Intercessions Homily Helps Sample Activity *All components are also available as individual PDF files. USCCB staff explain how to use the provided materials during the month of June. English Spanish Webinar Recording Supplementary Resources Sample Activity: Promotional Graphics (English | Spanish ) Sample Activity: At-Home Instructions for Families (English | Spanish ) Prayer to St. Joseph after the Rosary Litany of St. Joseph Respect Life Month Respect Life Month | October Each October the Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month , and the first Sunday of October is observed as Respect Life Sunday . As Catholics, we are called to cherish, defend, and protect those who are most vulnerable, from the beginning of life to its end, and at every point in between. During the month of October, the Church asks us to reflect more deeply on the dignity of every human life. Action Guide Parish Webinar This Action Guide includes: Introduction "Simple Steps" Sample Timeline Sample Announcements Sample Intercessions Homily Helps Sample Activity In this introductory overview, USCCB staff walk through the 2024 Respect Life materials, as well as the perennial Respect Life Month Action Guide. *All components are also available as individual PDF files. English Spanish Webinar Recording Supplementary Resources respectlife.org/respect-life-month respectlife.org/celebrate Respect Life Bulletin Boxes Modification of Sample Activity for School or Home FAQ FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions What is an action guide? Each action guide focuses on a specific occasion that relates to respect for human life and gives natural opportunities fo r building a culture that protects, cherishes, and celebrates life. The guides feature tools to help you build such a culture in your own parish or school. They contain sample timelines, “simple steps,” activities, sample announcements, sample intercessions, and homily helps. Each contains ways to help you integrate your efforts into regular programming, so as to reach the greatest number of people in a given parish, school, or ministry—all without having to plan separate events. (Although, ideas for separate events are also included). Who are the action guides for? While the action guides have been developed primarily with parishes in mind, they also offer ideas for adaptation for use in schools, ministries, and even by families at home. These action guides can be used by diocesan, parish, school, and ministry staff and volunteers, as well as anyone who desires to build a culture of life in their particular faith community. How do I use these action guides? The action guides are intended to help you integrate respect for human life into your respective work and/or ministries. While dates and general timelines are often provided, they are only included as suggestions. You're welcome to use any of the ideas and activities included in the action guides at any time. While suggested action steps are provided, you are encouraged to adapt each guide as needed to best serve your parish, school, or ministry. When implementing these action guides, always remember to follow local policies and procedures, especially regarding safe environment and health guidelines. If you have any questions about local policies, consult your diocese, parish, school, or ministry staff. The provided action guides are meant to serve as basic frameworks and jumping off points for your own creative ideas. Don’t be afraid to make these plans and activities your own. We’d love to see how you use the action guides. Let us know what you’re doing by emailing prolife@usccb.org , or tag us on Facebook (USCCB Respect Life ) or Twitter (@usccbprolife ). Thank you for your dedication to building a culture in which every human life is cherished! Day of Prayer Solemnity of the Annunciation Sunday of Divine Mercy Mother's Day Father's Day FAQ Respect Life Month

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ABORTION God loves each human life from the instant of his or her conception and entrusts this gift to the protection of a mother and father. The Church has consistently taught that every human life is sacred; therefore, every intentional abortion is gravely wrong. Abortion ends the life of a child and offends God. It also deeply wounds the women and men involved. The following resources are all provided for free download in various formats. For a full listing of printed resources available to order on this topic, please visit our Respect Life Store . If someone you know is suffering after abortion, find help through Project Rachel Ministry . ARTICLES Several articles are available covering a wide range of topics related to abortion. These articles serve as educational resources that can be used in parishes, schools, and ministries to share the truth about abortion and its devastating effects. Browse our list of titles: What to Do When a Friend is Considering Abortion Another Look at Abortion Healing Within Marriage from an Abortion Poverty and Abortion: A Vicious Cycle How to Talk to a Friend Who's Had an Abortion Life Matters: Pregnancy From Rape View All Articles FACT SHEETS The USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities regularly produces fact sheets with the most up-to-date information on abortion and current policy initiatives. A full listing of these resources can be found by visiting usccb.org/prolife/abortion . View All Fact Sheets Featured Fact Sheet: The Truth About Abortion & Women's Health This one-page resource dispels the many myths which claim restrictions on abortion will limit women's access to life-saving care. This resource can be printed in parish bulletins, included in newsletters, shared on social media, and more in order to help educate Catholics about these false claims. View Fact Sheet PRAYERS & INTERCESSIONS Prayer is the basis of all our efforts to build a culture of life. Prayer resources are provided to help Catholics pray for an end to abortion and the protection of all human life. Prayers & Liturgical Resources Browse our list of prayer resources including novenas, rosaries, Holy Hours, and blessings: 9 Days for Life Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Life A Holy Hour for Life Pro-Life Rosary Prayer Intentions Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children (January 22) Rite of Blessing of a Child in the Womb Additional prayers can be found usccb.org/pro-life-prayer . Intercessions The provided intercessions are appropriate for use during Mass in the Prayer of the Faithful throughout the year. Intercessions can also be printed in parish bulletins, included in regular parish Holy Hours or rosaries, shared in digital newsletters, posted on social media, and more. View All Intercessions GRAPHICS Graphics are available for free download and use on social media, in parish bulletins and websites, in newsletters and advertisements, and any other way that may be helpful to you. Each image is provided in English and Spanish and can be downloaded directly. If you need files in a different format, please email prolife@usccb.org . View All Graphics HOMILY NOTES The provided homily considerations are designed to help priests and deacons address the important, sensitive topic of abortion with clarity and authentic compassion that affirms the dignity both of women and of their children. Homily Considerations: The Church's Commitment to Mothers in Need Homily Considerations Regarding Healing After Abortio n

A Novena for Life honoring the Feast of the Visitation May 22–30 On May 31st, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This feast commemorates the Blessed Mother’s visit to her cousin Elizabeth and the encounter of Jesus and St. John the Baptist while in the wombs of their mothers. Join us in praying "A Novena for Life" from May 22-30. Sign up to receive daily novena emails. You can also download and print the full novena. Sign Up Graphics Full Novena Text A Novena for Life honoring the Feast of the Visitation ESPAÑOL Day O ne Reading (Lk 1:35-37): And the angel said to [Mary] in reply, “The holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God. And behold, Elizabeth, your relative, has also conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called barren; for nothing will be impossible for God.” Versicle: My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, —My spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Prayer: O God, nothing is impossible for You. Send Your Holy Spirit upon us, that the power of the Most High might overshadow us. Grant us the grace of evangelization and conversion, so that all may know the sanctity of human life. Grant this through your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who reigns eternally with You but was born of a woman. Amen. Day Two Reading (Lk 1:38-40): Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her. During those days Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. Versicle: For the Lord has looked with favor on his lowly servant, —from this day all generations will call me blessed. Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, Your mother was obedient to the Divine will amid trembling and awe. Through her intercession, we pray You, look kindly on all expectant mothers. May any trials they now endure yield in the joy of new life. For You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Day Three Reading (Lk 1:41-42): When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, “Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.” Versicle: The Almighty has done great things for me, —and holy is His Name. Prayer: Draw near, we beseech you, O Lord, to those contemplating abortion. As John leaped for joy in the womb of his mother when You came near, may struggling women, and the children they bear, experience Your presence. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that they, too, may cry for joy at Your coming. You who live and reign for ever. Amen. Day Four Reading (Lk 1:43-44): [Elizabeth said to Mary,] “And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy.” Versicle: He has mercy on those who fear Him, —in every generation. Prayer: Your mercy, O Lord, extends to the thousandth generation. Through the intercession of Your mother, may thos e who have had an abortion know Your compassion and experience Your mercy and love. For You live and reign forever. Amen. Day Five Reading (Lk 1:45, 56): [Elizabeth said to Mary,] “Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.” …Mary remained with her about three months and then returned to her home. Versicle: He has shown the strength of His arm, —He has scattered the proud in their conceit. Prayer: Father, You know us even before we are formed in our mother’s womb. May Your plans for all the unborn be fulfilled, and may we have the grace to be obedient to Your word. We ask this through Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Day Six Reading (Lk 1:57-58): When the time arrived for Elizabeth to have her child she gave birth to a son. Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown his great mercy toward her, and they rejoiced with her. Versicle: He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, —and has lifted up the lowly. Prayer: O God, all life is Your gift of love. In the joy that comes with the birth of a child, may we recognize Your great mercy, and so come to know the love You have for all people. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Day Seven Reading (Lk 1:59-60): When they came on the eighth day to circumcise the child, they were going to call him Zechariah after his father, but his mother said in reply, “No. He will be called John.” Versicle: He has filled the hungry with good things, —and the rich he has sent away empty. Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, we pray You send Your Holy Spirit upon all parents. May the birth of their child rouse their hearts. Approaching the sacrament of baptism, may they recommit to faith in You, who live and reign for ever. Amen. Day Eight Reading (Lk 1:62-64): So they made signs, asking his father what he wished him to be called. He asked for a tablet and wrote, “John is his name,” and all were amazed. Immediately his mouth was opened, his tongue freed, and he spoke blessing God. Versicle: He has come to the help of His servant Israel, for He has remembered His promise of mercy, —the promise He made to our fathers, to Abraham and his children forever. Prayer: Father, grant that all men may find in You the source and model of their fatherhood. May they aspire to know Your will for their children, and live in righteousness and truth. Grant them the grace to be men of virtue, and the reward of children faithful to You. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Day Nine Reading (Lk 1:66): All who heard these things took them to heart, saying, “What, then, will this child be?” For surely the hand of the Lord was with him. Versicle: My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, —for He has looked with favor on His lowly servant. Prayer: Lord, so often we cannot recognize Your work in the lives of others. Grant that, like John’s relatives, we may see You working in all, and, freed from envy, we may give You glory. For You live and reign for ever. Amen. 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Celebrate Respect Life Month with 5 simple suggestions from the U.S. Catholic bishops! RESPECT LIFE MONTH Each October the Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month , and the first Sunday of October is observed as Respect Life Sunday . As Catholics, we are called to cherish, defend, and protect those who are most vulnerable, from the beginning of life to its end, and at every point in between. During the month of October, the Church asks us to reflect more deeply on the dignity and gift of every human life. Here are some ideas for participating in Respect Life Month! EN ESPAÑOL 1 PRAY Pray the Respect Life Month Novena! October 22-30, 2024 Join thousands of Catholics across the country praying for the protection of human life from conception to natural death. Each day of the novena features a different prayer intention, a short reflection, ideas for building a culture of life, and more. Download the novena or sign up to get the daily prayers by email or text message! PRINTABLE NOVENA Get the daily prayers by email or text message! SIGN UP FOR EMAILS SIGN UP FOR TEXTS 2 REFLECT Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, chairman of the USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities, calls on Catholics to renew their commitment to the legal protection of human life, to support policies and service ministries that assist mothers, and to extend compassion to those suffering from participation in abortion. READ PRESS RELEASE 3 STAY CONNECTED Help build a culture that welcomes, cherishes, and protects human life. When you sign up for Respect Life Prayer and Action from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, you will receive: prayers invitations to webinars action alerts to contact Congress and government leaders ways to strengthen a culture of life in your community Join thousands of Catholics as we seek to transform our culture! SIGN UP

Novena to St. Joseph: For Those on the Path of Adoption SIGNUP CONFIRMATION Thank you for signing up! You don't need to do anything else and will receive the St. Joseph adoption novena by email March 10-18. If you would like to download the novena, you can do so here (en español ). More Pro-Life Subscriptions

This blessing imparts grace and comfort in time of concern and need and fosters respect for human life within society. Rite for the Blessing of a Child in the Womb Download Order Learn more about the “The Gift of Joy”, a new booklet on “The Blessing of the Child in the Womb” News Release from March 26 (Solemnity of the Annunciation): Vatican Approves English and Spanish Texts for 'Blessing of a Child in the Womb' “God, author of all life, bless, we pray, this unborn child; give constant protection and grant a healthy birth that is the sign of our rebirth one day into the eternal rejoicing of heaven.” —excerpt from the Prayer of Blessing Check out our other pro-life blessings ! The “Rite for the Blessing of a Child in the Womb” was crafted to support parents awaiting the birth of their child, to encourage parish prayers for—and recognition of—the precious gift of the child in the womb, and to foster respect for human life within society. It may be offered within the context of the Mass as well as outside of Mass.

A brief explaination of why the U.S. Catholic bishops recently affirmed, “The threat of abortion remains our preeminent priority.” Priorities at the Polls By Most Reverend Joseph F. Naumann As Catholics approach the polls, we are asked to weigh many important issues. The U.S. bishops have reaffirmed that “the threat of abortion remains our preeminent priority because it directly attacks life itself, because it takes place within the sanctuary of the family, and because of the number of lives destroyed.”[1] While they did warn us not to “dismiss or ignore other serious threats to human life and dignity such as racism, the environmental crisis, poverty, and the death penalty,” they did give priority to upholding and defending our brothers’ and sisters’ most basic right—to live. Scroll down for other formats of this article! Abortion tragically ends someone’s life when he or she is most vulnerable and most in need of loving protection. Abortion is an intrinsic evil, meaning that it is never permitted or morally justified, regardless of individual circumstances or intentions. The personal and societal consequences of attacks against human life, whether at its earliest stages or at its final stages, are all the more serious because most often they are “carried out in the very heart of and with the complicity of the family—the family which by its nature is called to be the ‘sanctuary of life.’”[2] This is the place where a person should be most loved, cherished, and protected. Catholics are called to defend human life wherever it is threatened and stand up for human dignity wherever it is violated. The enormous number of human lives destroyed by abortion is one factor that elevates its importance. Beginning in 1973 with Roe v. Wade , and during the nearly 50-year period after Roe in which the Supreme Court forbade state prohibitions on abortion, nearly 64 million children have been killed—and untold numbers of women and men suffer in the aftermath.[3] Even with the overturning of Roe v. Wade in June 2022, a decision that returns the abortion issue to the electorate, many states continue not to recognize children in their mothers’ wombs as persons warranting protection under the law. Federal laws in our country fail to protect the lives of unborn children, and many political leaders at the state and federal level, work actively to increase access to abortion. Some falsely describe it as health care and even as a basic human right.[4] People of good will must boldly stand up against this intrinsic evil, especially when it is occurring on a massive scale, implemented in law and funded, in some instances, by the government. As believers and citizens inspired by the Gospel and guided by the shepherds of our Church, we must do what we can to end violence in the womb, to ensure that unborn children are fully recognized and protected by our laws, and to support mothers and fathers in embracing life. At the time of original publication in October 2020, Archbishop Naumann was Archbishop of Kansas City, Kansas and Chair of the USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities. [1] Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility from the Catholic Bishops of the United States , Introductory Letter, p. 6. Washington, D.C.: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2020. https://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/faithful-citizenship/upload/forming-consciences-for-faithful-citizenship.pdf [2] Pope John Paul II, Evangelium vitae , (Vatican City: Libreria Editrice Vaticana, 1995), 11. [3] This paragraph has been revised in light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization , in which the Court returned the issue of abortion to the people’s elected representatives at the Federal and State levels. As of October 2022, abortion is legal in more states than not, and more work is needed in the coming months and years. [4] Ibid. Excerpts from Evangelium vitae , © 1995, Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission. All rights reserved. Photo: iStock.com/SDI Productions. Used with permission. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2022, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C. All rights reserved. Please find the full text of Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship at www.faithfulcitizenship.org . BULLETIN INSERT This article is also available as a double-sided PDF flyer. Download and print for use in bulletins, as a classroom or ministry supplement, or in a Respect Life display. Download FULL ARTICLE TEXT The full text of the article can be downloaded as a Word document. Articles can be reproduced with proper accreditation in bulletins, newspapers, and wherever else you would like to share them! Microsoft Word Document Download

Live-stream Events Join dioceses across the country in praying for the protection of human life throughout 9 Days for Life through livestreamed prayer events. Each event has a link to more information for streaming the event, or possibly attending in-person if you are in the area. (Events occurring outside the novena timeframe of January 21-29 are also listed for your convenience.) All events are listed in both Eastern Standard Time and the local time in which they occur. Saturday, January 16 Pro-Life Mass Eastern Time: 10:00 AM / Local Time (Central): 9:00 AM Host: Nebraska Catholic Conference Celebrant: Most Reverend James D. Conley More Information: https://spiritcatholicradio.com/upcoming-pro-life-events/ Annual Roe v. Wade Memorial Mass Eastern Time: 11:00 AM / Local Time (Central): 10:00 AM Arch/Diocese: St. Louis Celebrant: Most Reverend Mitchell T. Rozanski More Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/681320415913059 January 16 Sunday, January 17 Respect for Life Mass (bilingual) Eastern Time: 11:00 AM / Local Time (Central): 10:00 AM Arch/Diocese: San Antonio Celebrant: Most Reverend Gustavo García-Siller, M.Sp.S. More Information: www.ArchSA.org/For-Life January 17 January 19 Tuesday, January 19 Diocesan Mass for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children and Rosary Eastern Time: 6:15 PM / Local Time (Central ): 5:15 PM Arch/Diocese: Springfield-Cape Girardeau Celebrant: Most Reverend Edward M. Rice More Information: https://dioscg.org/about/respect-life/ Wednesday, January 20 Pro-Life Mass with the Bishops of New Mexico Eastern Time: 2:00 PM / Local Time (Mountain): 12:00 PM Arch/Diocese: Gallup Concelebrants: Most Reverend James Wall, Most Reverend John C. Wester, Most Reverend Peter Baldacchino More Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/205641057854663 January 20 January 21 Thursday, January 21 Kansas Mass for Life Eastern Time: 11:30 AM / Local Time (Central): 10:30 AM Arch/Diocese: Kansas City in Kansas, Dodge City, Wichita, Salina Concelebrants: Most Reverend Joseph F. Naumann, Most Reverend John B. Brungardt, Most Reverend Carl A. Kemme, Most Reverend Gerald L. Vincke (and several Kansas priests) More Information: www.archkck.org/kansas-march-for-life 9 Days for Life Novena Day 1 Eastern Time: 5:00 PM / Local Time (Mountain): 3:00 PM Arch/Diocese: Santa Fe Celebrant: Most Reverend John C. Wester More Information: https://youtu.be/dhqpUuuys6g Holy Hour with Bishop Gruss to begin the Novena for Life Eastern / Local Time: 7:00 PM Arch/Diocese: Saginaw Celebrant: Most Reverend Robert D. Gruss More Information: www.saginaw.org/witness-to-life Reflection and Rosary Eastern Time: 10:00 PM / Local Time (Pacific): 7:00 PM Arch/Diocese: Portland (Oregon) More Information: https://evangelization.archdpdx.org/9-days-for-life en español: https://evangelization.archdpdx.org/9-dias-por-la-vida January 22 Friday, January 22 13th Annual Holy Hours for Life, Forgiveness and Healing Eastern / Local Time: Various Arch/Diocese: Boston More Information: Full Listing Prayer Walk for Life Mass Eastern / Local Time: 8:30 AM Arch/Diocese: Venice Celebrant: Most Reverend Frank J. Dewane More Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1558710714315852/ Rosary for an End to Abortion Eastern / Local Time: 9:00 AM Arch/Diocese: Detroit Prayer Leaders: Local high school students w/ MC Father John Carlin More Information: https://www.aod.org/events/648 Mass Eastern / Local Time: 10:00 AM Arch/Diocese: St. Petersburg Celebrant: Most Reverend Gregory L. Parkes More Information: https://www.dosp.org/march-for-life-2021/ Mass and Holy Hour for Life (bilingual) Eastern Time: 10:30 AM / Local Time (Central): 9:30 AM Arch/Diocese: San Antonio Celebrant: Most Reverend Gustavo García-Siller, M.Sp.S. More Information: www.ArchSA.org/For-Life Respect Life Mass Eastern / Local Time: 10:30 AM Arch/Diocese: Columbus Celebrant: Most Reverend Robert J. Brennan More Information: https://www.columbuscatholic.org/respect-life Mass for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children Eastern / Local Time: 11:00 AM Arch/Diocese: Saginaw Celebrant: Most Reverend Robert D. Gruss More Information: www.saginaw.org/witness-to-life Prayer Service for Life Eastern Time: 11:30 AM / Local Time (Central): 10:30 Arch/Diocese: Saint Paul and Minneapolis Celebrant: Most Reverend Bernard A. Hebda More Information: https://www.archspm.org/prayer-service-life/ Mass for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children Eastern/Local Time: 11:30 AM Arch/Diocese: Charleston Celebrant: Most Reverend Robert E. Guglielmone More Information: https://youtu.be/Hcd2W9NEaW4 Mass for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children Eastern / Local Time: 12:00 PM Arch/Diocese: Syracuse Celebrant: Most Reverend Douglas J. Lucia More Information: https://events.syracusediocese.org/view/4838/mass-for-the-unborn Mass for Life Eastern Time: 1:00 PM / Local Time (Central): 12:00 PM Arch/Diocese: Chicago Celebrant: Most Reverend Kevin M. Birmingham More Information: https://pvm.archchicago.org/human-dignity-solidarity/respect-life-chastity-education/events Holy Hour Eastern / Local Time: 3:00 PM Arch/Diocese: Arlington Celebrant: Reverend Thomas P. Ferguson More Information: https://youtu.be/jKHpOJw4NHE Mass Eastern Time: 3:00 PM / Local Time (Pacific): 12:00 PM Arch/Diocese: San Francisco Celebrant: Most Reverend Salvatore J. Cordileone More Information: https://sfarch.org/legal-protection-unborn Holy Hour and Mass for Life Eastern / Local Time: 5:00 PM Arch/Diocese: Louisville Celebrant: Most Reverend Joseph E. Kurtz, D.D. More Information: https://www.archlou.org/event/walk-mass-for-life/ Annual Diocesan Respect Life Mass Eastern / Local Time: 5:00 PM Arch/Diocese: Metuchen Celebrant: Most Reverend James F. Checchio More Information: https://diometuchen.org/humanlifeanddignity South Deanery "March for Life" Holy Hour and Mass Eastern Time: 6:00 PM / Local Time (Central): 5:00 PM Arch/Diocese: Lafayette Celebrant: Most Reverend J. Douglas Deshotel More Information: https://youtu.be/J1hdiB_P4lg Mass in Observance of National Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children Eastern / Local Time: 6:00 PM Arch/Diocese: Kalamazoo Celebrant: Most Reverend Paul J. Bradley More Information: www.diokzoo.org/live Prayer Vigil for Life (Holy Hour followed by Mass.) Eastern / Local Time: 6:30 PM Arch/Diocese: New York Celebrant: His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan More Information: https://archny.org/event/prayer-vigil-for-life/ Diocesan Mass for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children and Rosary Eastern Time: 6:30 PM / Local Time (Central): 5:30 PM Arch/Diocese: Springfield-Cape Girardeau Celebrant: Most Reverend Edward M. Rice More Information: https://dioscg.org/about/respect-life/ Eucharistic Holy Hour and Rosary for Life Eastern / Local Time: 6:30 PM Arch/Diocese: Marquette Celebrant: Msgr. Michael Steber More Information: www.dioceseofmarquette.org/response Mass for the Protection of the Unborn Eastern / Local Time: 7:00 PM Arch/Diocese: Arlington Celebrant: The Very Reverend Paul Scalia More Information: https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/mass-for-the-protection-of-the-unborn/ Mass Eastern / Local Time: 7:00 PM Arch/Diocese: Grand Rapids Celebrant: Most Reverend David J. Walkowiak More Information: https://grdiocese.org/diocese/televised-mass/ Sanctity of Life Mass and Presentation (Please note that the Mass will be celebrated according to Divine Worship, the liturgical form of Mass approved by the Holy See for the Ordinariate.) Eastern Time: 7:30 PM / Local Time (Central): 6:30 Arch/Diocese: Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter Celebrant: Most Reverend Steven J. Lopes More Information: https://fb.me/e/gklBXlumF Pro-Life Mass Eastern Time: 7:30 PM / Local Time (Central) 6:30 PM Arch/Diocese: San Angelo Celebrant: Most Reverend Michael J. Sis More Information: https://sanangelodiocese.org/pro-life-mass-2021 Mass & Holy Hour (with Rosary) Eastern Time: 7:30 PM / Local Time (Central) 6:30 PM Arch/Diocese: Peoria Celebrant: Most Reverend Daniel R. Jenky, C.S.C. More Information: https://cdop.org/event/mass-holy-hour-for-unborn/ Reflection and Rosary Eastern Time: 10:00 PM / Local Time (Pacific): 7:00 PM Arch/Diocese: Portland (Oregon) More Information: https://evangelization.archdpdx.org/9-days-for-life en español: https://evangelization.archdpdx.org/9-dias-por-la-vida January 23 Saturday, January 23 Mass for Life Eastern / Local Time: 9:30 AM Arch/Diocese: Burlington Celebrant: Most Reverend Christopher J. Coyne More Information: https://vermontcatholic.org/event/mass-for-life-2021/ Mass and Holy Hour for Life Eastern / Local Time: 9:30 AM Arch/Diocese: Syracuse Celebrant: Most Reverend Douglas J. Lucia More Information: https://events.syracusediocese.org/view/5129/mass-holy-hour-for-life A Morning for Life Eastern / Local Time: 10:00 AM Arch/Diocese: Worcester Celebrant: Monsignor James P. Moroney More Information: https://livestream.com/dioceseofworcester/events/9481587 Mass for the Protection of the Unborn 2021 Eastern / Local Time: 11:00 AM Arch/Diocese: Detroit Celebrant: Most Reverend Allen H. Vigneron More Information: https://www.aod.org/events/645 Respect Life Mass Eastern Time: 12:00 / Local Time (Mountain): 10:00 AM Arch/Diocese: Denver Celebrant: Most Reverend Samuel J. Aquila More Information: https://livestream.com/accounts/3170708/events/9486293 Living the Gospel of Life / Disciples for Life Conference Eastern Time: 1:30 - 6:00 PM / Local Time (Central): 12:30 - 5:00 PM Arch/Diocese: Green Bay Celebrant: Most Reverend David L. Ricken, D.D., JCL More Information: www.gbdioc.org/disciplesforlife Deacons Holy Hour for Life Eastern / Local Time: 7:00 PM Arch/Diocese: Boston Celebrant: Deacon Chuck Kelley More Information: https://www.twitch.tv/stjscollaborative Reflection and Rosary Eastern Time: 10:00 PM / Local Time (Pacific): 7:00 PM Arch/Diocese: Portland (Oregon) More Information: https://evangelization.archdpdx.org/9-days-for-life en español: https://evangelization.archdpdx.org/9-dias-por-la-vida January 24 Sunday, January 24 Diocesan Respect Life Mass Eastern / Local Time: 9:30 AM Arch/Diocese: Harrisburg Celebrant: Most Reverend Ronald W. Gainer, D.D., J.C.L. More Information: https://fb.me/e/3KR7MP8UM Life is Beautiful Mass Eastern / Local Time: 10:45 AM Arch/Diocese: Baltimore Celebrant: Most Reverend William E. Lori More Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/419127282542666/ 13th Annual Holy Hour for Life, Forgiveness and Healing Eastern / Local Time: 11:30 AM Arch/Diocese: Boston Celebrant: Deacon Geoff Higgins More Information: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHx97Yw07lN2eWz_nbSzeHQ/featured Culture of Life Mass Eastern / Local Time: 12:30 PM (re-broadcast at 7:00 PM and 11:30 PM) Arch/Diocese: Boston Celebrant: His Eminence Séan Cardinal O’Malley, OFM Cap. More Information: https://www.catholictv.org/watch-live.html (Livestream will air here at time of event.) Pro-Life Youth Mass Eastern Time: 6:00 PM / Local Time (Central): 5:00 PM Arch/Diocese: Grand Island Celebrant: Most Reverend Joseph G. Hanefeldt More Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/404395314313690 Reflection and Rosary Eastern Time: 10:00 PM / Local Time (Pacific): 7:00 PM Arch/Diocese: Portland (Oregon) More Information: https://evangelization.archdpdx.org/9-days-for-life en español: https://evangelization.archdpdx.org/9-dias-por-la-vida Monday, January 25 Holy Hour for Life Eastern Time: 2:00 PM / Local Time (Central): 1:00 Arch/Diocese: Green Bay Celebrant: Most Reverend David L. Ricken, D.D., JCL More Information: http://www.gbdioc.org/HolyHourForLife Reflection and Rosary Eastern Time: 10:00 PM / Local Time (Pacific): 7:00 PM Arch/Diocese: Portland (Oregon) More Information: https://evangelization.archdpdx.org/9-days-for-life en español: https://evangelization.archdpdx.org/9-dias-por-la-vida January 25 Tuesday, January 26 13th Annual Holy Hours for Life, Forgiveness and Healing Eastern / Local Time: Various Arch/Diocese: Boston More Information: Full Listing 9 Days for Life Novena Mass Eastern / Local Time: 12:00 PM Arch/Diocese: Louisville Celebrant: Most Reverend Joseph E. Kurtz, D.D. More Information: https://www.archlou.org/event/virtual-nine-days-for-life-novena-mass/?instance_id=331421 Pro-Life Mass Eastern/Local Time: 12:05 PM Arch/Diocese: Pittsburgh Celebrant: Most Reverend William J. Waltersheid More Information: https://youtu.be/NhX0bmjeeVM Reflection and Rosary Eastern Time: 10:00 PM / Local Time (Pacific): 7:00 PM Arch/Diocese: Portland (Oregon) More Information: https://evangelization.archdpdx.org/9-days-for-life en español: https://evangelization.archdpdx.org/9-dias-por-la-vida January 26 Wednesday, January 27 Pro-Life Mass Eastern / Local Time: 12:00 PM Arch/Diocese: Miami Celebrant: Most Reverend Thomas G. Wenski More Information: https://www.sjvcs.edu/prolifemass Mass for Life Eastern Time: 12:30 PM / Local Time (Central): 11:30 PM Arch/Diocese: Winona-Rochester Celebrant: Most Reverend John M. Quinn More Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/149850839907823 Mass Eastern Time: 1:05 PM / Local Time (Central): 12:05 PM Arch/Diocese: Corpus Christi Live-stream: https://www.facebook.com/DioceseOfCorpusChristi Reflection and Rosary Eastern Time: 10:00 PM / Local Time (Pacific): 7:00 PM Arch/Diocese: Portland (Oregon) More Information: https://evangelization.archdpdx.org/9-days-for-life en español: https://evangelization.archdpdx.org/9-dias-por-la-vida January 27 January 28 Thursday, January 28 National Prayer Vigil for Life (More Info ) Thursday, January 28, 8:00 PM - Friday, January 29, 9:00 AM (EST) Sponsored by the USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, and The Catholic University of America Office of Campus Ministry. The Rosary, Opening Mass, first Holy Hour, and Closing Mass will be broadcast from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. (In-person attendance is only available for the Closing Mass and is limited to 250 people . Reservations are required .) The Holy Hours taking place 11:00 PM - 8:00 AM will be l ive-streamed from hosting dioceses around the country. Watch Basilica Events Overnight Holy Hours Mass Eastern Time: 1:05 PM / Local Time (Central): 12:05 PM Arch/Diocese: Corpus Christi Live-stream: https://www.facebook.com/DioceseOfCorpusChristi Mass and Holy Hour for Life Eastern / Local Time: 6:30 PM Arch/Diocese: Worcester Celebrant: Reverend Richard F. Reidy, Vicar General More Information: https://livestream.com/dioceseofworcester/events/9481592 Pro-Life Rosary & Holy Hour Eastern / Local Time: 7:00 PM Arch/Diocese: Cincinnati Celebrant: Most Reverend Dennis M. Schnurr More Information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDp2cagCLFs Holy Hour for Life Eastern / Local Time: 7:00 PM Arch/Diocese: Miami Celebrant: Most Reverend Thomas G. Wenski More Information: https://fb.me/e/210pinAfs Holy Hour for Life Eastern Time: 7:00 PM / Local Time (Central): 6:00 PM Arch/Diocese: Beaumont Celebrant: Most Reverend David L. Toups, S.Th.D. More Information: https://youtu.be/czdg2XUCq70 Life is VERY Good 2021 | Evening of Prayer Eastern / Local Time: 7:30 PM Arch/Diocese: Arlington Celebrant: Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge More Information: https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/livg/ Reflection and Rosary Eastern Time: 10:00 PM / Local Time (Pacific): 7:00 PM Arch/Diocese: Portland (Oregon) More Information: https://evangelization.archdpdx.org/9-days-for-life en español: https://evangelization.archdpdx.org/9-dias-por-la-vida Holy Hour (bilingual) Eastern Time: 11:00 PM / Local Time (Central): 10:00 PM Arch/Diocese: Grand Island Celebrant: Reverend James Golka, Vicar General More Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/2685545831709558/ Masses and Holy Hours for Life Eastern / Local Time: Various Arch/Diocese: Rockville Centre More Information: https://www.drvcmarchforlife.com 13th Annual Holy Hour for Life, Forgiveness and Healing Eastern / Local Time: 7:30 AM Arch/Diocese: Boston Celebrant: Reverend Will Sexton More Information: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChristbytheSea Virtual Youth Rally and Mass for Life Eastern / Local Time: 8:30 AM Rally; 10:00 AM Mass Arch/Diocese: Washington (D.C.) Celebrant: His Eminence Wilton Cardinal Gregory More Information: https://youthrallyandmassforlife.org/faqs/ Life is VERY Good 2021 | Mass for the Protection of Human Life Eastern / Local Time: 9:30 AM Arch/Diocese: Arlington Celebrant: Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge More Information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2Ex5bBB-j0 Mass for Life Eastern / Local Time: 10:00 AM Arch/Diocese: Wilmington Celebrant: Most Reverend W. Francis Malooly More Information: www.cdow.org/Respect-Life Mass for Giving Thanks to God for the Gift of Human Life Eastern / Local Time: 11:00 AM (re-broadcast at 8:30 PM) Arch/Diocese: Boston Celebrant: His Eminence Séan Cardinal O’Malley, OFM Cap. View: https://www.catholictv.org/watch-live.html Mass for Life Eastern Time: 11:00 AM / Local Time (Central): 10:00 AM Arch/Diocese: Springfield in Illinois Celebrant: Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki More Information: https://www.dio.org/live (Live-stream will air here at time of event.) Stand Up for Life Mass Eastern Time: 12:00 PM / Local Time (Central): 11:00 AM Arch/Diocese: Kansas City-St. Joseph Celebrant: Most Reverend James V. Johnston, Jr. More Information: https://www.respectlifekcsj.org/stand-up-for-life.html Holy Mass for the Sanctity of Human Life Eastern / Local Time: 12:30 PM (re-broadcast at 6:30 PM) Arch/Diocese: Rockville Centre Celebrant: Most Reverend John Oliver Barres, S.T.D., J.C.L., D.D. More Information: https://www.catholicfaithnetwork.org/cfn-livestream-player (Livestream will air here at time of event.) Mass Eastern Time: 1:05 PM / Local Time (Central): 12:05 PM Arch/Diocese: Corpus Christi Live-stream: https://www.facebook.com/DioceseOfCorpusChristi 9 Days for Life Novena Day 9 Eastern Time: 5:00 PM / Local Time (Mountain): 3:00 Arch/Diocese: Santa Fe Celebrant: Most Reverend John C. Wester More Information: https://youtu.be/Sc-avs9bTgw Mass for Giving Thanks to God for the Gift of Human Life Eastern / Local Time: 5:15 PM Arch/Diocese: Marquette Celebrant: Most Reverend John F. Doerfler More Information: www.dioceseofmarquette.org/marchforlife Mass for Life (Holy Hour Vigil to follow) Eastern Time: 6:30 PM / Local Time (Central): 5:30 Arch/Diocese: Evansville Celebrant: Most Reverend Joseph M. Siegel, D.D., STL More Information: http://www.evdio.org/c2nd-landing-page.html Mass of the Holy Spirit with Bishop Gruss to conclude the Novena for Life Eastern / Local Time: 6:30 PM Arch/Diocese: Saginaw Celebrant: Most Reverend Robert D. Gruss More Information: www.saginaw.org/witness-to-life Mass and Holy Hour for Life (en español) Eastern / Local Time: 7:00 PM Arch/Diocese: Rockville Centre Celebrant: Most Reverend Luis Miguel Romero Fernandez, M.Id More Information: https://swf.tulix.tv/iframe/spanishcfntv/index.php (Livestream will air here at time of event.) Prayer Vigil for Life Closing Mass Eastern/Local Time: 7:30 PM Arch/Diocese: Brooklyn Celebrant: Most Reverend Nicholas A. DiMarzio Live-stream: https://netny.tv Reflection and Rosary Eastern Time: 10:00 PM / Local Time (Pacific): 7:00 PM Arch/Diocese: Portland (Oregon) More Information: https://evangelization.archdpdx.org/9-days-for-life en español: https://evangelization.archdpdx.org/9-dias-por-la-vida January 29 Friday, January 29 National Prayer Vigil for Life (More Info ) Thursday, January 28, 8:00 PM - Friday, January 29, 9:00 AM (EST) Sponsored by the USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, and The Catholic University of America Office of Campus Ministry. The Rosary, Opening Mass, first Holy Hour, and Closing Mass will be broadcast from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. (In-person attendance is only available for the Closing Mass and is limited to 250 people . 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