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Pro-Life

Diocese of Raleigh Activities and Resources

• Forty Days for Life - This program is about praying, fasting, vigil, and community outreach. The Diocese of Raleigh has participated in this national effort during Advent and Lent the past three years.
• Diocesan Pro-life Masses are celebrated each January throughout the Diocese in prayer and thanksgiving for the beauty and goodness of God's wondrous gift of life. Contact your local parish for information on these special Masses.
• Washington March for Life is promoted and advertised each January. The next March will be on January 25, 2013. 
• Respect Life Sunday is celebrated on the first Sunday of October. Parishes are invited to focus attention and raise awareness to respect life issues. A Celebrate Life Liturgy is celebrated by Bishop Burbidge. This year’s Mass will be on October 2 at St. Peter Church in Greenville at 10:30 a.m. See calendar for details.

Other Resources

USCCB 2011 Respect Life Program Materials

USCCB Word of Life series - includes monthly intercessions & bulletin quotes

USCCB Respect Life Program Liturgy Guides: English (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)

USCCB Prayers for Pro-Life Liturgical and Para-Liturgical Services

National Prayer Vigil for Life

See other topical links and resources on our Topical Links page.

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