This weekend the nation remembers the 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 39th March for Life will be on Monday, 23 January in Washington, DC. The 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 1:30 PM. It will be followed immediately by the March for Life itself.
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. Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston (and Chairman, USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities) will be the Principal Celebrant and Homilist at the Vigil Mass. EWTN will broadcast coverage for this event beginning at 6:30 PM.
The Archdiocese of Washington will host its 16th annual Youth Rally and Mass for Life on Monday. CatholicTV will broadcast coverage at noon and at 8:00 PM.
This year’s events will also include a “Mini-Rally” this afternoon, 3:00-5:00 PM, in Lafayette Park, north of the White House. This program will include speakers (including former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee), music ,and prayers, as well as a “MiniMarch” along 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in full view of the White House.
Media reports:
RI Catholic: Marchers sacrifice to defend human life (19 JAN 12)
Kennebec Journal: State House rally targets Roe v. Wade (15 JAN 12)
CatholicMom: MarchForLife - Social Media Spreads The Message Of The March For Life (19 JAN 12)
Unfortunately, there have been other remembrances – treating this Supreme Court decision as a positive decision.
Media report:
Pawtucket Times: Pro-choice activists hold rally to mark anniversary of Roe v. Wade (20 JAN 12)
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