This January 22nd marks the anniversary of the infamous 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, which legalized abortion throughout pregnancy. Forty-four years later, over 56 million children’s lives have been ended, and their parents, grandparents, siblings and many others suffer in the aftermath.

The Church recognizes and joyfully proclaims that each person’s life has value—from conception to natural death.

It is with this intention for the respect and protection of human life in mind that the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops invites all Catholics to make a 9 day digital pilgrimage for life. This effort, called the “9 Days for Life”, will take place January 21-29 (the nine days surrounding the anniversary of Roe v. Wade).

To participate, you can download the FREE 9 Days For LIfe app from the USCCB.

Together, people across the country can unite in prayer for the protection of life at all stages.

Along with daily prayer intentions, “9 Days for Life” also provides reflections, suggested acts of reparation, and additional resources. One important aspect of pilgrimages is that the participant grows spiritually and perhaps even develops some resolutions by the pilgrimage’s completion. “9 Days for Life” seeks to foster a deeper understanding of the value of life and encourages participants to continue to pray, support and advocate for life long after the pilgrimage’s end.