Throughout this week the nation remembers the 49th 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, there are a number of observances taking place in this region and throughout the nation.
The National March for Life will be on Friday, 21 January in
Washington, DC. This year's theme is "Equality Begins in the Womb." A pre-march March for Life Rally will be on the
National Mall (west of 8th Street near the Smithsonian Castle) beginning
at 12:00 PM and continuing until approximately 1:00 PM. It will be
followed immediately by the March for Life itself. EWTN will broadcast coverage for this event beginning at 9:30 AM
As in previous years, the Solemn Vigil Mass for Life/National Prayer Vigil for Life will be held in the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception beginning on Thursday, 20 January. Archbishop William E. Lori,
Archbishop of Baltimore (and Chairman, USCCB Committee on Pro-Life
Activities) will be the Principal Celebrant and Homilist at the Vigil
Mass.
The Archdiocese of Washington will host its annual Youth Rally and Mass for Life on Friday.
Background information:
March for Life
National Prayer Vigil for Life
National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception: What is the National Prayer Vigil for Life?
Archdiocese of Washington: Youth Rally and Mass for Life
Walk for Life West Coast
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