The second Michigan March for Life will be Thursday, Nov. 6 at the State Capitol (100 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing, Michigan) – see schedule and route map below. This is an opportunity for Michiganders of all ages and backgrounds to engage in the pro-life movement.

The national March for Life organization has begun to organize these state marches as legislative action moves to the state level. One of the goals is to capture the attention of lawmakers and their staffs by hosting the rally and march on a day when they are in session.

Transportation:

The diocese will be sponsoring two buses, one departing from Grand Rapids and one from Muskegon. The cost is $23/person. You can reserve your spot by filling out this form. If you have questions or would like more information, email Lauren Vandervort at lvandervort@grdiocese.org. You may also contact your parish office about a carpool or bus.

For those traveling on the diocesan bus from Muskegon and Grand Rapids, the bus departures and arrivals are as follows:

  • Depart from St. Francis de Sales in Norton Shores at 7:45 a.m.
  • Depart from St. Isidore in Grand Rapids at 8:30 a.m.
  • Arrive back at St. Francis de Sales in Norton Shores around 3:15 p.m.
  • Arrive back at St. Isidore in Grand Rapids around 2:30 p.m.

Schedule:

In Lansing:
10 a.m. – Pre-rally concert
11 a.m. – Rally
12 p.m. – State March for Life (Route Map)
The rally and March will take place at the State Capitol, 100 N. Capitol Ave. in Lansing. 

NOTE: The diocesan communications team will be present at the March. Anyone attending from our diocese is encouraged to meet up with us at the rally so we can march together. Look for the Diocese of Grand Rapids banner and tag March for Life in your social posts using:

When tagging the March for Life:

When tagging the Diocese of Grand Rapids:

Registration:

March organizers are asking people to register to receive event updates and for planning purposes. Registration can be found here.

For more details, visit the Michigan March for Life website or contact Lauren Vandervort.

Register to receive March Info and Updates

Parking

MAP of Individual Parking
Public parking is also available downtown (see How to park)

Who’s speaking at the State March?

Join thousands of Catholics from across Michigan to hear from powerful speakers in defense of life! Mayra Rodriguez, Planned Parenthood Whistle-Blower, is the keynote speaker. 

Additional speakers include Chuck Gaidicia, author and podcast host; Barry Borsenik, Knights of Columbus; Bishop Earl Boyea of Lansing; Amber Roseboom, president of Right to Life Michigan; Jennie Bradley Lichter, president of March for Life; Pastor Donald T. Eason, president of Center for Urban Renewal and Education; Angie Lok, PRC Grand Rapids; and Colin Tobin, National Anthem singer.

Additional resources

October is Respect Life Month: Learn more

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