National Prayer Vigil for Life

Each year before the annual March for Life, at least 10,000 people fill the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC, for the National Prayer Vigil for Life. This year, due to local restrictions because of the pandemic, the prayer vigil will be virtual. Catholics across the country are instead being encouraged to take part in a nationwide prayer vigil Jan 28-29, marking the 48th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decisions legalizing abortion. The vigil will begin with a live broadcast at 8pm on Thursday, Jan. 28 from the basilica, starting with the praying of the rosary followed by Mass. Bishops from across the country will lead Holy Hours throughout the night in the live-streamed vigil. The service can be viewed on EWTN or livestreams from the basilica or from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops websites. The vigil will end at 8am on Jan. 29 with a closing Mass. Now, more than ever, our nation is in need of prayer for the protection of the unborn and dignity of all human life. All Catholics are invited to spend time with our Lord and join in this nationwide vigil for life.