2026 National Prayer Vigil for Life
January 22, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - January 23, 2026 @ 8:00 am
We invite you to join us both in person and virtually for the 2026 National Prayer Vigil for Life on January 22 – January 23. The Opening Mass will begin at 5:00 p.m. on January 22 in the Great Upper Church of the Basilica. Following the Opening Mass, the National Holy Hour for Life will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Crypt Church. The National Prayer Vigil will conclude with the Closing Mass at 8:00 a.m. on January 23 in the Great Upper Church.
Both the Opening and Closing Mass will be livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass.
Thursday, January 22
| Time: | Location and Additional Information: |
|---|---|
| 4:45 p.m. | Chaplet of Divine Mercy – Great Upper Church |
| 5:00 p.m.* | Opening Mass of the National Prayer Vigil for Life – Great Upper Church Most Reverend Daniel E. Thomas, Bishop of Toledo – Principal Celebrant & Homilist |
| 7:00 p.m. | The National Holy Hour for Life – Crypt Church |
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 23
| Time: | Location and Additional Information: |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m.* | Closing Mass of the National Prayer Vigil for Life – Great Upper Church |
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.
