March For Life in Washington D.C.
Friday, January 23, 2026
What is the March for Life?
The March for Life in Washington D.C. began as a grassroots response of pro-lifers nationwide to Roe v. Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion throughout the 9 months of a woman’s pregnancy. Although Roe v. Wade was overturned in the landmark Dobbs vs Jackson decision, the battle of life continues and the March for Life is more important than ever! Inspired by the Holy Spirit’s gift of reverence, Catholics and all people of good will come together at our Nation’s Capital to pray and publicly intercede on behalf of the unborn, their parents, families, our communities, our nation and its leaders – that this prayerful presence may open hearts, minds, souls to the fullness of the Gospel of Life in our lives and laws.
Bus Pilgrimages to the March for Life
Below are the buses that traveled to the 2025 March for Life. Check back for listings for 2026!
Join the 2025 Respect Life Office Bus Pilgrimage, leaving from Manhattan – Register HERE!
Unable to travel attend the March in Washington D.C.? There will be a motorcade in Staten Island on Jan 24th, hosted by the Staten Island Right to Life League and Pro-Life Elderly and Homebound Club. Following the 12:00pm Mass at St. Charles, 220 10 Ave, the motorcade will drive to the Staten Island University Hospital and back. Contact: Marietta Canning (646)662-3914.
St. Benedict’s: Contact: Fr. Nikolin Pergjiini 718-828-3403 Departing from St. Benedict’s Church, Throgs Neck
Hopewell Junction: Contact: Dan Slader [email protected] Departing from St. Columba Church, Hopewell Junction
Respect Life Office: Contact: Sr. Elena Marie, SV at [email protected] or 646-476-0931; $60 per person. Departing from Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Manhattan. Register here!
St. Vincent Ferrer Church: Leaving at 6am from St. Vincent Ferrer, 869 Lexington Avenue, NY 10065, and departing from DC at 6:30pm. $75 per person. Register here!
Shrine and Parish Church of the Holy Innocents: Departing at 8am from Holy Innocents, $70 per person. Contact: Holy Innocents (212-279-5861) and Mark Bertott (646-342-8579).
Midtown Manhattan: The Catholic Caucus of the NY Young Republican Club, departing at 5:30AM and returning late evening. Tickets are $60, discount available for college students. Contact: Mary Rubi, [email protected]. Register here.
Monroe: Departing from: Sacred Heart Church, 26 Still Road, Monroe, NY at 5AM, with Mass at 4:15AM. Contact: Rich: 914-456-0512 (call or text).
Bringing a group from Putnam County? Email [email protected] to be added!
Rockland Right to Life: Contact: Gayle: 845-634-1283 or Eileen: 845-492-6709. Departing from: St. Francis, West Nyack, NY.
Blessed Sacrament Parish: 30 Manor Road, Staten Island, NY, 5:30am- 9pm, $30 per person. Contact: 718-442-1581.
Unable to travel attend the March in Washington D.C.? There will be a motorcade in Staten Island on Jan 24th, hosted by the Staten Island Right to Life League and Pro-Life Elderly and Homebound Club. Following the 12:00pm Mass at St. Charles, 220 10 Ave, the motorcade will drive to the Staten Island University Hospital and back. Contact: Marietta Canning (646)662-3914.
St. Patrick, Yorktown Heights ( with Kennedy Catholic): Contact: Maria Litrenta: 914-962-1815, [email protected]. Cost: Students free, non-parishioners $40 per person.
St. Joseph’s, Yonkers: Contact: Carmen Urena, 914-963-0730, [email protected]
St. Augustine’s, Ossining: 6am – 10pm. $55 per person. Register here.
*NEW: Transfiguration Church: Departing at 5:30am from Transfiguration Church, 268 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591. The cost of transportation is $45 and seats are still available. Contact: Lucy Aguirre (914) 776-4135.
Montfort Academy, Mt. Vernon: Departing at 4:45am. $60 per person. Contact: Marla Greco (914)207-9557.
Archdiocese of New York Pilgrim Mass
Join pilgrims from throughout New York who have traveled to Washington, D.C. for the March for Life at the New York Pilgrim Mass at 10:30am at St. Patrick’s Church. Archdiocesan priests intending to concelebrate the Mass must request a Letter of Good Standing. To avoid a delay, please submit your request today.
Additional March for Life Events
Check out the following events surrounding the March for Life!
Life Fest
This year, the Sisters of Life, the Knights of Columbus and the Diocese of Arlington’s Life is Very Good Rally are joining forces to bring you LIFE FEST 2025 on January 23rd & 24th, at the EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Virginia. Life Fest includes an Evening Night of Praise and Morning Rally, featuring dynamic speakers, music, Holy Mass, and more! For more information and to obtain tickets, visit www.lifefestrally.com.
National Prayer Vigil for Life
The National Prayer Vigil for Life is a pro-life prayer vigil held on the eve of the March for Life each January. It is held at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. The Opening Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, January 23rd at 5:00 p.m. and will be immediately followed by a 7:00-8:00 p.m. Holy Hour for Life. Throughout the night, Holy Hours will be led by various bishops throughout the country and available on live-stream. A closing Mass for the Vigil will be celebrated at 8:00am on Friday morning. Typically, over 20,000 pilgrims from across the nation pray through the night for an end to abortion and a greater respect for all human life.
The Vigil Program will be televised by EWTN and livestreamed on the Basilica’s webpage so millions can participate remotely.
Cardinal O’Connor Conference
The Cardinal O’Connor Conference on Life is the largest collegiate pro-life conference in the United States! The conference will be held on Saturday, January 25th. To register or learn more about the 2025 conference click here.
National Pro-Life Summit
A massive gathering of grassroots pro-life activists of all ages, hosted in D.C. the day after the March for Life. The National Pro-Life Summit will be held on January 25th, 2025. Visit the website to register and for more details.
Other Locations in Washington, D.C.
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Make time to visit “America’s Catholic Church!” Stop in for Mass, or explore the beautiful basilica, including the crypt Church. Visit the Basilica’s website for more information.
Saint John Paul II National Shrine
Visit the Saint John Paul II National Shrine! Make sure to give yourself time to explore the exhibit of his life and legacy, and to pray with his relic in the chapel. A beautiful and moving experience!
Local Opportunities for Prayer and Witness
If you are not able to attend the March for Life in D.C. this year, we encourage you to participate in local prayer events or peaceful, prayerful witness outside of an abortion clinic near your. January 22nd remains the National Day of Prayer and Fasting for the legal protection of the unborn.
Consider witnessing at one of the 40 Days for Life vigil sites, or participating in a local Witness for Life.
Want to learn more about how to pray and witness outside of an abortion clinic? Click here for Tips for Witness.