March for Life 2024
January 16 - 24, 2024
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. As we witness to the sanctity of life, with prayer and God's Grace, we can change the hearts of our state and 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
In the days leading up to the March for Life, parishes across the Archdiocese of Detroit will be hosting Holy Hours to pray for an end to abortion and a greater respect for all human life.
- January 17 | 9:30–10:30 a.m. | St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish, 16101 Rotunda Drive, Dearborn, MI 48120-1118
- January 19 | 6:00–7:00 p.m. | Our Lady of Victory Parish, 133 Orchard Street, Northville, MI 48167-1398
- January 22 | 6:00-7:00 p.m. | Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, 23815 Power Road, Farmington, MI 48336-2461
- January 22 | 6:00–7:00 p.m. | Holy Name Parish, 630 Harmon Street, Birmingham, MI 48009-1328
- 9 Days for Life is the U.S. bishops' annual novena for protecting human life. We invite you to join in prayer with THOUSANDS nationwide.
- https://www.respectlife.org/9-days-for-life
Join both in person and virtually for the 2024 National Prayer Vigil for Life
- Opening Mass will begin at 5:00 p.m. on January 18 in the Great Upper Church of the Basilica.
- Immediately following the Opening Mass, the National Holy Hour for Life will be held through 8:00 p.m., after which holy hours will take place in dioceses across the country overnight.
- The National Prayer Vigil will conclude with the Closing Mass at 8:00 a.m. on January 19 in the Great Upper Church.
- Both the Opening and Closing Mass will be livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass.
- Schedule and Details
- National Shrine of the Little Flower Basílica in Royal Oak, 2100 W Twelve Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48073-3910
- Mass will begin at 7:00 p.m.
- Archbishop Vigneron will lead us in giving thanks to our Creator, who alone can impart the breath of life into a mother’s womb. Please gather with us as we pray to safeguard the dignity of every human life. Learn more
- Morning rally featuring dynamic speakers, music, Holy Mass, and more!
- Time: 7:00-10:30 am, Friday, January 19, 2024, right before the March for Life
- Location: Washington, DC Armory
- Schedule and Details
- Even with the overturning of Roe v. Wade, many states still do not recognize children in their mother’s wombs as persons and claim that abortion is a right. Great prayer and advocacy are needed.
- Help your parish observe the Day of Prayer with easy ideas, sample instructions, and ready-to-go tools in this action guide!
Resources
- Walking with Moms in Need Videos
- See how parishioners like you are helping pregnant and parenting mothers through Walking with Moms in Need.
- These are wonderful resources for use in group settings to introduce this exciting initiative to your parish, ministry, or core team—or even your pastor. Consider sharing them in electronic newsletters, social media, and more.
- Visit WalkingWithMoms.com/videos today to access the videos.
- 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
- 9 Days for Life Novena
- Resource for Personal Holy Hour
