Praying and Marching for Life

Throughout this week the nation remembers the 42nd anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion at any stage of the preborn baby’s life in his/her mother's womb. To sadly commemorate this decision and its tragic consequences, a number of observances have been taking place in this region and throughout the nation.

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is sponsoring, a special novena, Nine Days of Prayer, Penance and Pilgrimage, from 17 through 25 January.

The National March for Life was held today, 22 January in Washington, DC. As in previous years, the Solemn Vigil Mass for Life/National Prayer Vigil for Life was held in the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Cardinal Seán Patrick O’Malley, O.F.M. Cap., Archbishop of Boston (and Chairman-elect, USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities) was the Principal Celebrant and Homilist at the Vigil Mass.

Media reports on the March and related issues:

Catholic News Agency: March for Life 2015 unites 'pro-life generation'

National Catholic Register: Cardinal: There’s No Pro-Life Victory Without Reaching the Marginalized

Catholic News Agency: Democrat, feminist, atheist - the growing face of the pro-life movement

USA Today: 'Roe v. Wade' turns 42; thousands march in opposition

National Catholic Register: New Poll: Most Americans Support Abortion Restrictions

Life News: Black Pro-Life Senator Says Black Lives Matter, So He's Fighting Abortion

USA Today Column: The ultrasound generation

USA Today Video: 2 Annual March for Life draws crowds in Washington