March for Life 2023
January 19 - 27, 2023
Each of us is needed to build the culture of life and civilization of love in our Archdiocese whether or not we attend this year's March for Life following the overturn of Roe v Wade and passage of Proposal 3 in Michigan, laws that go into effect, making abortion a constitutional right. As we witness to the sanctity of life, with prayer and God's Grace, we can change the hearts of our state also to recognize the value of each life, born and unborn. It has been said laws don't change hearts; hearts change laws. You will find resources here to become a more vigorous advocate for the unborn. We invite you to be part of this ongoing effort to respect, protect, love, and serve every human life.
Events
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: St. Aloysius | 1234 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226
Join us at St. Aloysius for adoration. The following items can be donated for Image of God Crisis Pregnancy Center in Detroit: diapers size 4 & 5, baby wipes, pullups, baby lotion, and baby shampoo.
Time: Thursday - 5:00 –8:00 p.m., Friday - 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Mass
Location: Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, DC
Broadcast on EWTN and livestreamed on the Basilica’s webpage.
Time: 7:30-10:30 a.m. (immediately preceding the March for Life)
Location: D.C. Entertainment and Sports Arena
Morning rally featuring dynamic speakers, music, Holy Mass, and more!
Time: Following 8:00 a.m. Mass
Location: Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament, 9844 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48202
Join us to pray the Rosary on Friday, January 20th, at 9:00 a.m. Rosary's intentions will be for an end to abortion, restoration of families, and healing for all of those wounded by abortion.
Time: 11:00 a.m.
We invite you to celebrate the Third Sunday of Ordinary Time, Out of Darkness Into Life, with Archbishop Vigneron at the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral. The Gospel reading proclaims that “the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, on those dwelling in a land overshadowed by death, light has arisen.”(Matthew 4:16)
On the 50th Anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, now overturned and replaced in Michigan by a new constitutional right to abortion; let us gather “united in the same mind and in the same purpose” to bring the Lord’s light and salvation to those in darkness that all may come to know and to live the Gospel of Life.
Time: 12:15 p.m.
Location: Begins at Our Lady of the Scapular Church, 976 Pope John Paul II Ave, Wyandotte, MI 48192
Description: The march will process from Our Lady of the Scapular Church to Mount Carmel Cemetery Memorial Monument for the Unborn at 9th Street & Ford Ave. (approximately 5 blocks) and conclude with a short prayer service inside the chapel at 12:40 p.m.
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Location: Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament, 9844 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48202
Description: The Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children will take place on Monday, January 23, 2023. Please joins us for Mass to pray for the complete restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and in penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion.
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Michigan State Capitol, 100 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing, MI 48933
On Saturday, January 28th, we’re hosting a Roe v. Wade Memorial March in Michigan's state capitol. Although Roe v. Wade has fallen, we’ll gather at this memorial march to remember the day our country ushered in a great evil and renew our commitment to protect life, no matter the unjust laws we live under. Learn more and register.
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: St. Therese of Lisieux Church, 48115 Schoenherr Road, Shelby Township, MI
We kindly ask for donations of diapers and wipes for mothers in need.
Resources
- 2023 March for Life Resources for the Sanctity and Protection of Life
- 17 Ideas for Youth Service Projects to Advocate for the Dignity of Life in 2022
- Prayer Service For the Protection of Life (printable prayer guide)
- Archdiocese of Detroit Pro-Life Resource Page
- 2022 Rosary for Life
- 9 Days for Life Novena
- Resource for Personal Holy Hour
