2016 March for Life, Washington, DC and Walk for Life, San Francisco

43rd Commemoration of Roe vs. Wade

Not only does Priests for Life participate in the annual March for Life and Walk for Life, but we organize a number of the events connected with both. Below, you will find information about those events and how you can connect with us! Please spread the word!

See photos of the 2016 March for Life

See photos of the 2016 Walk for Life

See Videos of both events

2016 March for Life, Washington, DC

Thursday, January 21

Priests for Life and Stand True Youth Outreach had exhibit booths at the March for Life Exhibit Hall on January 21 and 22 at the Renaissance Washington DC Downtown Hotel

9-10:30am - Rally at Planned Parenthood led by Fr. Frank Pavone and other pro-life leaders. The rally took place at the construction site of a new Planned Parenthood at 1225 4th St. Northeast. The Planned Parenthood that had been the focus of such rallies in the past has shut down!

2-4:30 p.m. - Youth Rally - The official March for Life Youth Rally is organized by the Youth Outreach Dept of Priests for Life and Youth Outreach Director Bryan Kemper. Bryan, along with Fr. Frank Pavone and Fr. Stephen Imbarrato were among the speakers. Click here for a complete schedule. Location: Renaissance Washington DC Downtown Hotel.

Friday, January 22

8:30-10:30 a.m. - Priests for Life, with various other groups, coordinate the National Prayer Service at DAR Constitution Hall, 1776 D St., NW (18th and D St). For more information see NationalPrayerService.com. Our musical guest was Tony Melendez and Governor Sam Brownback of Kansas, whom were honored for making Kansas the first State to ban dismemberment abortion.

12:00-1:00 p.m. - March for Life Rally on the grounds of the Washington Monument, near the corner of 15th Street and Constitution Avenue.

1:00pm - March for Life: The March will begin immediately after the rally. Members of the Silent No More Awareness Campaign (a joint project of Priests for Life and Anglicans for Life) march together, holding their signs showing regret for their abortions.

2:30 p.m. (approx.) - Once the marchers begin to reach the Supreme Court, the Gathering of the Silent No More Awareness Campaign (a joint project of Priests for Life and Anglicans for Life) begins there at the steps of the Supreme Court. Testimonies are given by mothers and fathers who have lost children to abortion, as well as by other family members who have been impacted by abortion. The public is asked to come and support these brave women and men who give their testimonies, and to spread those testimonies which can be found at AbortionTestimonies.com.

2016 West Coast Walk for Life

Friday, January 22 (Oakland, CA)

January 22: Standing Up 4Life In Oakland Walk. Oakland, CA and January 22: Conversations4Life Benefit Dinner, Walnut Creek, CA

Saturday, January 23: San Francisco, CA - Civic Center Plaza

9:30 a.m. Catholic Mass – Fr. Frank Pavone will greet Walkers at the steps of the Cathedral prior to Mass.
Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption
1111 Gough St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 567-2020

10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. - Georgette Forney and Fr. Frank Pavone will lead the men and women of the Silent No More Awareness Campaign who will give their testimonies. Fr. Frank and Georgette will address the crowd. Gather at the same location as for the Walk for Life Rally.

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.- Walk for Life Rally at the Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco. Fr. Frank Pavone and Alveda King will briefly address the crowd.

Priests for Life and its Stand True Youth Outreach will exhibit throughout the Walk for Life Rally.

1:30 p.m. - West Coast Walk for Life -- Members of the Silent No More Awareness Campaign will march together.

5:00 p.m. Walk for Life Youth Rally Begins at St Mary’s Cathedral. Co-sponsored by Stand True.
Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption
1111 Gough St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 567-2020

5:15 - 5:20 p.m. Fr. Frank Pavone will be speaking.

5:30 – 5:35 p.m. Bryan Kemper will be speaking.

Sunday, January 24

Stand True Youth Outreach will have a booth at the Students for Life West Coast Conference at The Cathedral Event Center, San Francisco, CA. Click here for more info.