The Mass for Life with Bishop Walkowiak on Jan. 22 at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew, the 40 Days for Life spring campaign, the National March for Life in Washington, D.C., and the USCCB’s 9 Days for Life novena present us with opportunities in January and February to pray for and promote a culture of life which values all human life from conception to natural death. Details and resources below:
Bishop Walkowiak to celebrate Mass for Life Jan. 22 – All are welcome
When:
Monday, Jan. 22, 2025, 7 p.m.
Mass with Bishop Walkowiak in observance of the day of prayer for the legal protection of unborn children
Where:
Cathedral of Saint Andrew
301 Sheldon Blvd. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Additional details
From the USCCB:
About the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children
No Sin is Beyond God’s Unfathomable Mercy, says Bishop Thomas on the Anniversary of Roe v. Wade (Jan. 13, 2025)
Healing after abortion
If you or someone you know is interested in confidential help after abortion, please reach out to your parish, or visit the Project Rachel Ministry websites, www.HopeAfterAbortion.org or www.EsperanzaPosAborto.org for a listing of diocesan abortion healing ministries. For local resources and assistance, please visit Catholic Charities West Michigan’s Project Rachel web page. For a list of parishes in the Diocese of Grand Rapids visit https://grd.wphlab.com/parishes/.
Pray the 9 Days for Life novena Jan. 16-24
National March for Life in Washington, D.C.
RALLY AND MARCH:
Jan. 24, 2025 (View schedule)
VIEW photos: Students, seminarians participate in 2024 March for Life
Even with the wonderful blessing of Roe v. Wade being overturned, which allows more freedom at the state level to enact pro-life laws, the necessary work to build a culture of life in the United States of America is not finished. Rather, it is focused differently. March for Life at the national level will continue every January until a culture of life is restored in the United States of America.
Will the Diocese be hosting a bus trip to Washington, D.C. in 2025?
The Diocese of Grand Rapids will not be sponsoring a bus trip to the National March for Life in Washington, D.C., but several of our parishes and schools may be making the pilgrimage. If you wish to attend, please check with your parish. If your parish is not hosting a pilgrimage to the March, contact Christine McCarty to connect with a parish that is making the trip, or contact Grand Rapids Right to Life.
Stay connected
Connect with March for Life on:
Twitter
Connect with us on:
Facebook (Diocese of Grand Rapids | Respect Life Ministry Office) | Twitter | Instagram
Questions about March for Life?
Please contact Christine McCarty
40 Days for Life Spring Campaign
Learn more and sign up for vigil hours
International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking – February 8
The Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace and the International Union of Superiors General has designated February 8 as an annual day of prayer and awareness against human trafficking. February 8 is the feast day of St. Josephine Bakhita, who was kidnapped as a child and sold into slavery in Sudan and Italy. Once Josephine was freed, she became a Canossian nun and dedicated her life to sharing her testament of deliverance from slavery and comforting the poor and suffering. She was declared a saint in 2000.
From the USCCB:
Resources for the Day of Prayer
How to build a culture of life
Anti-trafficking resources
January is Poverty Awareness Month
Learn more/sign up to receive daily reflections
Additional resources
Respect Life Ministry in our diocese
Volunteer with the Office of Prison & Jail Ministry
Walking with Moms in Need
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat for help in healing the pain of abortion
Poverty Awareness Month in January Resources from the USCCB & CCHD
Pro-Life Activities & Resources (USCCB)
