Washington DC
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
to
Saturday, January 25, 2020
The Annual March for Life in Washington DC takes place on Friday, January 24, 2020.
Various events take place in the days preceding the March, and some of these events are organized by Priests for Life.
On Wednesday, January 22nd, the actual anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, we will lead a Prolife Candlelight Prayer Vigil in front of the Supreme Court (1 First St NE) from 7 to 8pm.
On Thursday, January 23rd, Priests for life will lead an interdenominational prayerful protest at Planned Parenthood killing center in DC at 1225 Fourth Street NE from 9 to 11am.
The Priests for Life ministry will have an exhibit table all during the March for Life conference at the Renaissance Washington DC Downtown Hotel.
In that same hotel, the official March for Life Youth Rally will take place in the afternoon, and Bryan Kemper, Youth Outreach Director for Priests for Life, will be the emcee for the event and will share some remarks.
On Friday morning, January 24th, the National Prayer Service will take place from 8:30 AM -10:30 AM at DAR Constitution Hall, 1776 D St., NW (18th and D St). Fr. Frank Pavone will preach at the service. There will also be a mass at 7:30am. For more information see www.NationalPrayerService.com.
The March for Life Rally, and march itself, will take place midday.
When the marchers reach the Supreme Court, the Silent No More Awareness Campaign will begin its Gathering in front of the Supreme Court, with testimonies of those who have lost children to abortion. This will begin at approximately 2:30 pm and lasts for a couple of hours.