Pilgrims From the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Participate in the 2024 March for Life in Washington, D.C.

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.

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.

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.

Friday, January 19, 2024
10:00 a.m.
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
400 Michigan Avenue Northeast
Washington, DC 20017

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.

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.

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Editor’s Note: 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/.

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Ellen J. Gallagher
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