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'The Bulletin' Brings Readers March for Life Schedule
Millions of people from all over the world have gathered at the National Mall on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade to witness to the fundamental right to life since 1974.
This year’s March for Life events cover four days, including the climactic walk to the Supreme Court building on Jan. 22, which is expected to draw over 400,000 people. The Bulletin is proud to keep its readers abreast of this year’s March for Life activities including ecumenical workshops, rallies, prayer services, speakers and outreach on life issues.
March for Life Schedule of Events
Wednesday, January 21
Cardinal O’Connor Conference
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Georgetown University, 37th And O Street, N.W.
The ninth annual Cardinal O’Connor Conference will connect college and high school students from around the country and educate them on “the sacredness of all human life.” Cardinal O’Connor, the late Archbishop of New York, was renowned for “his courage as a champion of the unborn.”
Contact Director Jennifer Keuler at director@cardinaloconnorconference.com to register or visit http://www.cardinaloconnorconference.com.
Rock for Life Training & Activism Week Personhood Conference Kick-off Memorial Walk
9 to 11:30 a.m.
Planned Parenthood, 1108 16th Street, N.W.
After a prayer vigil at Planned Parenthood, Rock for Life, a “teen-oriented collection of many bands who hold that abortion is the killing of an innocent human,” will lead a walk from Planned Parenthood to the White House at 10:15 a.m., ending at the Supreme Court at 11:30 a.m.
Visit http://www.rockforlife.org/taw/ to register for the Training & Activism Week and reserve a hotel room.
Rock for Life Pro-life Workshops and Concert
1 to 5 p.m., 7 p.m.
Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel, 415 New Jersey Avenue, N.W.
Rock for Life workshops will include an international panel to address the status of the global pro-life movement and a session on pro-life blogging hosted by pro-life activist and blogger Jill Stanek. Live music will be provided at a praise and worship rally and Rock for Life Concert in the hotel starting at 7 p.m.
Visit http://www.rockforlife.org/taw/ for more information.
March for Life Convention 2009
2 to 5 p.m.
Hyatt-Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, 400 New Jersey Avenue, N.W.
Visit http://www.marchforlife.org/content/view/18/32/ for more details.
National Prayer Vigil for Life 2009
7p.m. to 12 a.m.
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Michigan Avenue, N.E.
Opening Mass for the national prayer vigil will be celebrated from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in the Basilica’s Great Upper Church.
On the lower level, confessions will be heard from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. in Our Lady of Hostyn Chapel and the National Rosary for Life will be said at 10:15 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in the Crypt Church. Most Rev. William Skurla of Byzantine Eparchy of Passaic, with members of Epiphany of our Lord Church in Annandale, Virginia will lead night prayer from 11 to 12 a.m. in the Crypt Church.
Visit http://www.usccb.org/prolife/prayervigil/schedule.shtml for more information about the all-night vigil.
Thursday, January 22
Holy Hours and Morning Prayer
12 to 7 a.m.
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Michigan Avenue, N.E.
Seminarians from across the country will lead Holy Hours for Life in the Basilica’s Crypt Church from 12 to 6:00 a.m. The Dominican House of Studies in Washington D.C. will lead morning prayer in the Crypt Church from 6:30 to 7 a.m.
Catholic Mass
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Michigan Avenue, N.E.
7:30 to 9 a.m.
The Bishop of Arlington, Virginia, Most Rev. Paul S. Loverde, will be the principal celebrant and homilist for Mass in the Great Upper Church.
10:00 a.m.
Philadelphia Archdiocese Cardinal Justin F. Rigali, Chairman, USCCB Committee for Pro-Life Activities will be the principal celebrant and homilist for Mass in the Great Upper Church.
Rally for Life and Youth Mass 2009
7:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Verizon Center (formerly the MCI Center), 601 F Street, N.W.
Hosted by the Archdiocese of Washington, the annual Youth Rally and Mass for Life will feature Steve Angrisano, Matt Maher and Band, Jessica Marie Tous and the Who Do You Say I Am band.
Mass, celebrated by Washington Archbishop Donald W. Wuerl and other bishops from around the country, will start at 10:00 a.m. Priests will be available for confession from 8 to 9:30 a.m. The Verizon Center doors open at 7 a.m. for seating.
Visit http://www.adw.org/news/default.asp?id=507&EventType=0&TimeFrame for more information.
Blogs4Life Conference 2009
7:30 to11:45 a.m.
Family Research Council Headquarters, 801 G Street, N.W.
Pro-life activist and blogger Jill Stanek will welcome attendees and introduce the conference. More information will be posted at www.blogs4life.com as it is known.
Visit www.blogs4life.com or call 202-393-2100 to learn more.
Lutherans for Life Worship Service
Immanuel Lutheran Church, 801 Russell Rd., Alexandria, VA 22301
8 to 11 a.m.
Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod President Gerald Kieschnick to preach at the Northern Virginia chapter of Lutherans For Life’s (LFL) worship service. A free lunch will follow at 9:30 a.m. after which attendees will carpool to join other Lutherans gathered at 7th and 8th Streets for the March. The chapter is also offering to help individuals and groups by arranging for housing through host families.
For more information, e-mail Dennis Di Mauro at dennisdimauro@yahoo.com or visit http://www.lutheransforlife.org/march_for_life.htm.
Interdenominational Prayer Service Led By Fr. Frank Pavone, Priests for Life
8:15 a.m.
location TBA
Fr. Frank Pavone, of Priests for Life, will preach at the National Memorial for the pre-born and their mothers and fathers in the U.S. Senate. This interdenominational morning prayer service will feature singing and preaching in preparation of the March for Life.
Visit http://www.priestsforlife.org/roe/index.htm for more information.
March for Life
12 to 4 p.m.
Washington, D.C. National Mall
Hundreds of thousands will walk to the Supreme Court building as a witness to life in the March for Life.
See http://www.marchforlife.org/content/view/30/40/ for details and route map.
Silent No More
3:45 p.m.
A Project of Anglicans for Life and Priests for Life, Silent No More is a campaign for post-abortive women to share their stories. Post-abortive women will talk about their experiences on the steps of the Supreme Court after the March for Life. Janet Morana and Georgette Forney, Co-Founders of the campaign will be present, along with Fr. Frank Pavone of Priest for Life who will present opening remarks and prayers.
Contact Georgette Forney at 800-707-6635 or Georgette@SilentNoMoreAwareness.org to register to speak. Pre-registration is required to share testimonies. See http://www.silentnomoreawareness.org/events/ for more details.
International Culture of Life "Champions for Family" Award Reception
4:45 p.m. - 7 p.m. (doors open at 3:45 p.m.)
Phoenix Park Hotel (above the Dubliner), 520 North Capitol Street, N.W.
The reception will honor Joseph Pitts (R-PA), Rene Bullecer, M.D. and Rev. Jerome Magat.
Special guests include White House Commissioner Vellie Dietrich-Hall, President's Council for Asian Americans; His Excellency, Willy Gaa, Embassy of the Philippines; Congressman Chris Smith and Mrs. Marie Smith; Congressman Todd Tiahrt and Mrs. Vicki Tiahrt; Congressman Trent Franks, Co-Chair Human Rights Caucus; Congressman Jeff Fortenberry, Member Foreign Affairs Committee; Ms. Jennifer Kimball, Exec. Director, Culture of Life Foundation; Ms. Deidre McQuade, Secretariat, Prolife Activities, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops; Mrs. Eileen Macapanas Cosby, Filipino Family Fund; Fr. Frank Pavone, Priests for Life; Mr. Al Santoli, Asian American Initiative; Mr. Bobby Schindler, Terri Schindler Schaivo Foundation; Mr. Michael Schwartz, Chief-of-Staff for Sen. Tom Coburn, M.D.; Ms. Wendy Wright, Concerned Women for America.
Visit http://www.culture-of-life.org/ or http://filipinofamilyfund.org/championsevent.html for more information.
March for Life Rose Dinner
6 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, 400 New Jersey Avenue, N.W.
• 6 p.m. Foyer - Social Hour
• 7 p.m. Opening Prayer - Dinner
Visit http://www.marchforlife.org/content/view/19/34/ for more details as they arrive.
Friday, January 23
American Life League's Personhood Conference
8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel, 415 New Jersey Avenue, N.W.
• Catholic Mass - 7:30 a.m.
• Free breakfast and Pro-Life Blog Awards - 8 a.m.
• Featured Workshops - 8:45 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Lunch break 12:10 - 1:30 p.m.)
• Speakers will address personhood as civil rights’ last frontier, personhood legal initiatives, and media and technology in the pro-life movement.
o Speakers include Lila Rose, cofounder of Live Action Films; Judie Brown, president and cofounder of American Life League; Alan Keyes; Kristi Burton, founder of Colorado for Equal Rights; David Bereit, national campaign director of 40 Days for Life; and Dr. Theresa Deisher, founder of AVM Biotechnology.
Visit http://www.rockforlife.org/taw/ to register and reserve a hotel room.
Saturday, January 24
Students for Life of America Annual Conference
9 a.m. to 9:20 p.m. (Check-in begins at 8 a.m.)
Pryzbyla Center, Catholic University of America, 620 Michigan Avenue N.E.
The administration of this event includes Andy Schlafly of Eagle Forum, David Bereit of 40 Days for Life, Marjorie Danefelser of Susan B. Anthony List, Kristen Hansen of Care-Net, Jason Jones, Co-Executive Producer of Bella, and Leslee Unruh ofVote for Yes for Life Campaign.
For more information and to register visit http://www.studentsforlife.org/index.php/conferences/conferenceschedule.
This year’s March for Life events cover four days, including the climactic walk to the Supreme Court building on Jan. 22, which is expected to draw over 400,000 people. The Bulletin is proud to keep its readers abreast of this year’s March for Life activities including ecumenical workshops, rallies, prayer services, speakers and outreach on life issues.
March for Life Schedule of Events
Wednesday, January 21
Cardinal O’Connor Conference
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Georgetown University, 37th And O Street, N.W.
The ninth annual Cardinal O’Connor Conference will connect college and high school students from around the country and educate them on “the sacredness of all human life.” Cardinal O’Connor, the late Archbishop of New York, was renowned for “his courage as a champion of the unborn.”
Contact Director Jennifer Keuler at director@cardinaloconnorconference.com to register or visit http://www.cardinaloconnorconference.com.
Rock for Life Training & Activism Week Personhood Conference Kick-off Memorial Walk
9 to 11:30 a.m.
Planned Parenthood, 1108 16th Street, N.W.
After a prayer vigil at Planned Parenthood, Rock for Life, a “teen-oriented collection of many bands who hold that abortion is the killing of an innocent human,” will lead a walk from Planned Parenthood to the White House at 10:15 a.m., ending at the Supreme Court at 11:30 a.m.
Visit http://www.rockforlife.org/taw/ to register for the Training & Activism Week and reserve a hotel room.
Rock for Life Pro-life Workshops and Concert
1 to 5 p.m., 7 p.m.
Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel, 415 New Jersey Avenue, N.W.
Rock for Life workshops will include an international panel to address the status of the global pro-life movement and a session on pro-life blogging hosted by pro-life activist and blogger Jill Stanek. Live music will be provided at a praise and worship rally and Rock for Life Concert in the hotel starting at 7 p.m.
Visit http://www.rockforlife.org/taw/ for more information.
March for Life Convention 2009
2 to 5 p.m.
Hyatt-Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, 400 New Jersey Avenue, N.W.
Visit http://www.marchforlife.org/content/view/18/32/ for more details.
National Prayer Vigil for Life 2009
7p.m. to 12 a.m.
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Michigan Avenue, N.E.
Opening Mass for the national prayer vigil will be celebrated from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in the Basilica’s Great Upper Church.
On the lower level, confessions will be heard from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. in Our Lady of Hostyn Chapel and the National Rosary for Life will be said at 10:15 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in the Crypt Church. Most Rev. William Skurla of Byzantine Eparchy of Passaic, with members of Epiphany of our Lord Church in Annandale, Virginia will lead night prayer from 11 to 12 a.m. in the Crypt Church.
Visit http://www.usccb.org/prolife/prayervigil/schedule.shtml for more information about the all-night vigil.
Thursday, January 22
Holy Hours and Morning Prayer
12 to 7 a.m.
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Michigan Avenue, N.E.
Seminarians from across the country will lead Holy Hours for Life in the Basilica’s Crypt Church from 12 to 6:00 a.m. The Dominican House of Studies in Washington D.C. will lead morning prayer in the Crypt Church from 6:30 to 7 a.m.
Catholic Mass
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Michigan Avenue, N.E.
7:30 to 9 a.m.
The Bishop of Arlington, Virginia, Most Rev. Paul S. Loverde, will be the principal celebrant and homilist for Mass in the Great Upper Church.
10:00 a.m.
Philadelphia Archdiocese Cardinal Justin F. Rigali, Chairman, USCCB Committee for Pro-Life Activities will be the principal celebrant and homilist for Mass in the Great Upper Church.
Rally for Life and Youth Mass 2009
7:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Verizon Center (formerly the MCI Center), 601 F Street, N.W.
Hosted by the Archdiocese of Washington, the annual Youth Rally and Mass for Life will feature Steve Angrisano, Matt Maher and Band, Jessica Marie Tous and the Who Do You Say I Am band.
Mass, celebrated by Washington Archbishop Donald W. Wuerl and other bishops from around the country, will start at 10:00 a.m. Priests will be available for confession from 8 to 9:30 a.m. The Verizon Center doors open at 7 a.m. for seating.
Visit http://www.adw.org/news/default.asp?id=507&EventType=0&TimeFrame for more information.
Blogs4Life Conference 2009
7:30 to11:45 a.m.
Family Research Council Headquarters, 801 G Street, N.W.
Pro-life activist and blogger Jill Stanek will welcome attendees and introduce the conference. More information will be posted at www.blogs4life.com as it is known.
Visit www.blogs4life.com or call 202-393-2100 to learn more.
Lutherans for Life Worship Service
Immanuel Lutheran Church, 801 Russell Rd., Alexandria, VA 22301
8 to 11 a.m.
Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod President Gerald Kieschnick to preach at the Northern Virginia chapter of Lutherans For Life’s (LFL) worship service. A free lunch will follow at 9:30 a.m. after which attendees will carpool to join other Lutherans gathered at 7th and 8th Streets for the March. The chapter is also offering to help individuals and groups by arranging for housing through host families.
For more information, e-mail Dennis Di Mauro at dennisdimauro@yahoo.com or visit http://www.lutheransforlife.org/march_for_life.htm.
Interdenominational Prayer Service Led By Fr. Frank Pavone, Priests for Life
8:15 a.m.
location TBA
Fr. Frank Pavone, of Priests for Life, will preach at the National Memorial for the pre-born and their mothers and fathers in the U.S. Senate. This interdenominational morning prayer service will feature singing and preaching in preparation of the March for Life.
Visit http://www.priestsforlife.org/roe/index.htm for more information.
March for Life
12 to 4 p.m.
Washington, D.C. National Mall
Hundreds of thousands will walk to the Supreme Court building as a witness to life in the March for Life.
See http://www.marchforlife.org/content/view/30/40/ for details and route map.
Silent No More
3:45 p.m.
A Project of Anglicans for Life and Priests for Life, Silent No More is a campaign for post-abortive women to share their stories. Post-abortive women will talk about their experiences on the steps of the Supreme Court after the March for Life. Janet Morana and Georgette Forney, Co-Founders of the campaign will be present, along with Fr. Frank Pavone of Priest for Life who will present opening remarks and prayers.
Contact Georgette Forney at 800-707-6635 or Georgette@SilentNoMoreAwareness.org to register to speak. Pre-registration is required to share testimonies. See http://www.silentnomoreawareness.org/events/ for more details.
International Culture of Life "Champions for Family" Award Reception
4:45 p.m. - 7 p.m. (doors open at 3:45 p.m.)
Phoenix Park Hotel (above the Dubliner), 520 North Capitol Street, N.W.
The reception will honor Joseph Pitts (R-PA), Rene Bullecer, M.D. and Rev. Jerome Magat.
Special guests include White House Commissioner Vellie Dietrich-Hall, President's Council for Asian Americans; His Excellency, Willy Gaa, Embassy of the Philippines; Congressman Chris Smith and Mrs. Marie Smith; Congressman Todd Tiahrt and Mrs. Vicki Tiahrt; Congressman Trent Franks, Co-Chair Human Rights Caucus; Congressman Jeff Fortenberry, Member Foreign Affairs Committee; Ms. Jennifer Kimball, Exec. Director, Culture of Life Foundation; Ms. Deidre McQuade, Secretariat, Prolife Activities, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops; Mrs. Eileen Macapanas Cosby, Filipino Family Fund; Fr. Frank Pavone, Priests for Life; Mr. Al Santoli, Asian American Initiative; Mr. Bobby Schindler, Terri Schindler Schaivo Foundation; Mr. Michael Schwartz, Chief-of-Staff for Sen. Tom Coburn, M.D.; Ms. Wendy Wright, Concerned Women for America.
Visit http://www.culture-of-life.org/ or http://filipinofamilyfund.org/championsevent.html for more information.
March for Life Rose Dinner
6 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, 400 New Jersey Avenue, N.W.
• 6 p.m. Foyer - Social Hour
• 7 p.m. Opening Prayer - Dinner
Visit http://www.marchforlife.org/content/view/19/34/ for more details as they arrive.
Friday, January 23
American Life League's Personhood Conference
8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel, 415 New Jersey Avenue, N.W.
• Catholic Mass - 7:30 a.m.
• Free breakfast and Pro-Life Blog Awards - 8 a.m.
• Featured Workshops - 8:45 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Lunch break 12:10 - 1:30 p.m.)
• Speakers will address personhood as civil rights’ last frontier, personhood legal initiatives, and media and technology in the pro-life movement.
o Speakers include Lila Rose, cofounder of Live Action Films; Judie Brown, president and cofounder of American Life League; Alan Keyes; Kristi Burton, founder of Colorado for Equal Rights; David Bereit, national campaign director of 40 Days for Life; and Dr. Theresa Deisher, founder of AVM Biotechnology.
Visit http://www.rockforlife.org/taw/ to register and reserve a hotel room.
Saturday, January 24
Students for Life of America Annual Conference
9 a.m. to 9:20 p.m. (Check-in begins at 8 a.m.)
Pryzbyla Center, Catholic University of America, 620 Michigan Avenue N.E.
The administration of this event includes Andy Schlafly of Eagle Forum, David Bereit of 40 Days for Life, Marjorie Danefelser of Susan B. Anthony List, Kristen Hansen of Care-Net, Jason Jones, Co-Executive Producer of Bella, and Leslee Unruh ofVote for Yes for Life Campaign.
For more information and to register visit http://www.studentsforlife.org/index.php/conferences/conferenceschedule.
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