Jan 18 2024

The Annual March for Life is a national event promoting respect and dignity for all human life from conception to natural death.

"This year marks the 51st anniversary of the United States Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton decisions. At the time, they legalized abortion nationwide," said an unnamed source.

Faithful from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will take part in the Annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. on Friday, January 19, 2024 to promote respect and dignity for all human life from conception to natural death. The Philadelphia delegation includes strong representation from Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary as well as Archdiocesan parishes and schools.

"The Church’s strong commitment to protecting and preserving human life is a holistic one. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is one of the largest private providers of social services in the region. Our ministries and programs provide a continuum of care to those in need regardless of their faith tradition," said an unnamed spokesperson from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

March for Life activities will begin with an opening Mass celebrated for the delegation at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Most Reverend John J. McIntyre, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia, will be the principal celebrant. Most Reverend Joseph L. Coffey, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, will be the homilist.  Bishop Coffey was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in 1996.

The March for Life 2024 Rally will take place at 12:00 p.m. on the grounds of the National Mall. Following the Mass, participants from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will gather at 7th Street and the National Mall, towards the Smithsonian Institute, and begin the march at approximately 1:00 p.m.

"To learn more about the 2024 March for Life, please visit https://marchforlife.org/. For information regarding programs administered by Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, please visit https://cssphiladelphia.org/," said an editor's note.

The faithful from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are gearing up to participate in the 2024 March for Life in Washington, D.C. The annual event, which promotes respect and dignity for all human life from conception to natural death, is set to take place on Friday, January 19.

This year, the march holds special significance as it marks the 51st anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton decisions by the United States Supreme Court, which legalized abortion nationwide. In light of this, the faithful from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are determined to stand up for the sanctity of life.

The Philadelphia delegation comprises a strong representation from Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, as well as various Archdiocesan parishes and schools. Their participation in the March for Life demonstrates the Church's unwavering commitment to protecting and preserving human life.

The activities will commence with an opening Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, where Most Reverend John J. McIntyre, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia, will serve as the principal celebrant. Most Reverend Joseph L. Coffey, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, will deliver the homily.

Following the Mass, the participants from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will gather at 7th Street and the National Mall, before embarking on the march towards the Smithsonian Institute. The rally, which is scheduled for 12:00 p.m., will take place on the grounds of the National Mall.

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia's involvement in the March for Life is not limited to this event alone. As one of the largest private providers of social services in the region, the Archdiocese's ministries and programs offer a continuum of care to those in need, irrespective of their faith tradition.

For those interested in learning more about the 2024 March for Life, please visit the official website at https://marchforlife.org/. Additionally, information about the programs administered by Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia can be found at https://cssphiladelphia.org/.