Annual National Prayer Service

31st Annual National Prayer Service (Interdenominational)

National Memorial for the Pre-Born and Their Mothers and Fathers

January 23, 2026 - Washington, DC

8:30-10:30 a.m. (7:30 a.m. Catholic Mass)

Start your day of the 2026 March for Life at this interdenominational prayer service from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. at DAR Constitution Hall, 1776 D St. NW (18th and D). There will be a Catholic Mass at 7:30 a.m. This will be a time of prayer, praise, music, and inspiring speakers. Admission is free and large groups are welcome. Let us know in the form below if you plan to attend.

Pro-Life Leader Frank Pavone
National Director, Priests for Life
Pastoral Director, Rachel's Vineyard and Silent No More Awareness Campaign

Alveda King
Honorary Co-Chair

2025 National Pro-Life Recognition Award

Awarded to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noemn, and Nebraska Gov. Jim Pille - the governors in the three states that defeated pro-abortion ballot amendments in 2024!

Gov. Ron DeSantis, FL
(invited)

Gov. Kristi Noem, SD
(invited)

Gov. Jim Pillen, NE
(invited)

Also recognized will be pro-life advocates in all 10 states who worked tirelessly to defeat the 2024 pro-abortion ballot amendments (Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New York and South Dakota), as well as those in Minnesota and Arkansas who successfully kept the amendments off the ballot.

Likewise, we invite the participation of additional states who had abortion-related ballot measures over the last two years, namely, Ohio, Michigan, Kansas, Kentucky, California and Vermont. The pro-life leaders and groups in those places deserve recognition for their hard work as well.

The three winners of the Stand True Youth Outreach pro-life essay contest will be announced and receive their awards at the prayer service. Bring the youth to this event to support them!

Sponsored by Priests for Life and the National Pro-Life Religious Council

2025 Co-Sponsoring Organizations