Day of Prayer and Penance for Life

Since 2002, January 22 (or January 23, when January 22 falls on a Sunday) shall be observed in all the dioceses of the United States of America as a day of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and of penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion, and prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life. This Tuesday, January 22, Catholics are asked to observe as a day of prayer and penance for life. Through our actions and continued prayer may we bring about change to our nation’s law. May life be protected at all stages supported by the policies and law of our land