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National Prayer Vigil for Life
January 18
We invite you to join us both in person and virtually for the 2024 National Prayer Vigil for Life on January 18 – January 19. The Opening Mass will begin at 5:00 p.m. on January 18 in the Great Upper Church of the Basilica. The Most Reverend Michael Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington and Chairman of the USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities will be the principal celebrant and homilist. 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.
Thursday, January 18
| Time: | Location and Additional Information: |
|---|---|
| 4:45 p.m. | Chaplet of Divine Mercy |
| 5:00 p.m.* | Opening Mass of the National Prayer Vigil for Life Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington Chairman, USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities, Principal Celebrant & Homilist |
Members of the Hierarchy and Priests who wish to concelebrate and Deacons who wish to attend are required to register ahead of time for the Opening Mass.
Seminarians are also required to register ahead of time for the Opening Mass.
Friday, January 19
| Time: | Location and Additional Information: |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m.* | Closing Mass of the National Prayer Vigil for Life Most Reverend Earl K. Fernandes, Bishop of Columbus Principal Celebrant & Homilist |
Members of the Hierarchy and Priests who wish to concelebrate and Deacons who wish to attend are required to register ahead of time for the Closing Mass.
*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass.
