
Diocesan Mass Commemorating the Anniversary of Roe v Wade, Jan. 22 (Diocese)
Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children, Jan. 22
The Diocese of Grand Rapids will observe a Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children on January 22. As Catholics, we are deeply committed and concerned about the need to protect human life from the time of conception to natural death. All are invited to join Bishop Walkowiak to pray for the legal protection of unborn children.
Annual Mass for Life, Jan. 22, 7:00 p.m., Cathedral of Saint Andrew
Bishop Walkowiak will celebrate Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew at 7 p.m. in observance of this day. All are invited to attend! Those attending Mass are invited to bring a donation for baby pantries in Grand Rapids and Muskegon run by Catholic Charities West Michigan All are invited to join Bishop Walkowiak to pray for the legal protection of unborn children. A reception will follow in the Cathedral’s parish center.
Catholics also are encouraged to pray for an end to abortion during the Nine Days for Life novena beginning Thursday, Jan. 16.