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Join Catholics nationwide in a special pro-life novena called 9 Days for Life from January 14th through the 22nd. During this time, all are invited to participate by joining together with thousands of Catholics across the country in prayer for a new intention each of the nine days. Visit www.9daysforlife.com to learn more and to download a free app for your smartphone or to sign up for daily emails or text messages with each day's prayer intention.

All are invited to attend the annual Mass for Life on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Paul, 19 Chatham St., Worcester. Please join us as we remember the 46th tragic anniversary of Roe v. Wade and pray for an end to abortion and the conversion of our nation. We will also pray in a special way for all those who will be travelling to Washington, DC for the March for Life. All are welcome!

The Pro-Life Ministry of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Webster will host an Afternoon of Prayer in solidarity with those who will be participating in the March for Life in Washington, DC. The event will be held in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel of the Emmaus Center at 17 East Main St., Webster from 12:00 noon to 3:30 p.m. At 12:00 noon the recitation of the Rosary’s Joyful Mysteries will be prayed, at 1:00 p.m. the Sorrowful Mysteries, at 2:00 p.m. the Glorious Mysteries and at 3:00 p.m. the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Whether you stay the whole time or make just a short visit, all are welcome!

The General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM), no. 373, designates January 22 as a particular day of prayer and penance, called the "Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children". In all the Dioceses of the United States of America, January 22 (or January 23, when January 22 falls on a Sunday) shall be observed as a particular 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. As individuals, we are called to observe this day through the penitential practices of prayer, fasting and/or giving alms. Another way to take part is through participating in special events or devotions to observe the anniversary of Roe v. Wade taking place in your local area. More information: http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/resources/january-22-day-of-prayer.cfm.

Join the pro-life ministry of St. Bernard’s Parish in a prayer vigil for an end to abortion across from Planned Parenthood, 371 Main St., Fitchburg between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Two-hour free parking is available in the Business District Public Parking Garage. Come for whatever amount of time you are able. All are welcome anytime throughout the day. ​​​​​​​For more information contact Joyce at 978-345-0129 or aucoinjoyce@gmail.com.

In observance of the Jan. 22 Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children, a Holy Hour for Reparation and Healing for the anniversary of Roe v. Wade will be held at 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22 at St. Christopher Church, 950 West Boylston St., Worcester. All are welcome!