A great prayer for life is urgently needed, a prayer which will rise up throughout the world.
Pope St. John Paul II, “Evangelium Vitae”
The importance of prayer cannot be overestimated as we seek to build and restore a culture of life. 40 Days for Life is a worldwide initiative of prayer and fasting, peaceful vigil at abortion facilities, and educational outreach – with the goal of protecting mothers and their children from abortion. More than 25,000 unborn children have been saved from abortion during 40 Days for Life campaigns.
The Archdiocese of New York hosts several 40 Days for Life campaigns at local abortion clinics. Participants are encouraged to commit to prayerful activism by signing up through the online campaigns, linked below. Your prayerful presence can offer hope to women in crisis and save the lives of the vulnerable unborn.
Tips for Prayerful Witness
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Current Campaign: September 23 – November 1, 2026
Manhattan Campaigns Mass
Monday, September 21st, 5:10 pm Holy Mass at the Church of St. Agnes (143 E 43rd Street) followed by a Rosary Procession of the Joyful Mysteries to ParkMed NYC on 2nd Avenue. For more details, please contact Laurie at 40days.manhattan@gmail.com.
Bronx Kickoff Event
Thursday, September 24, 7pm, Dr. Emily’s, 642 Southern Blvd.,. Bronx, NY 10455
Newburgh Opening Mass & Kickoff Event
Saturday, September 26th at 1:00 PM at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 145 Benkard Avenue, Newburgh in the Cardinal O'Connor Hall located in the church basement. Lunch will be provided.
Spring Valley Kickoff Rally
Wednesday, September 23rd at 3:00PM at the vigil location, Planned Parenthood, 25 Perlman Dr, Spring Valley
Staten Island Opening Mass
Wednesday, September 23rd, 5:30pm, PCCofNY / CompassCare Medical Office, 235 Dongan Hills Ave, Suite 2E, Staten Island, NY 10305
White Plains Kick-Off Rally
Saturday, September 19 from 9am - 10am in front of the White Plains Planned Parenthood (175 Tarrytown Road). Visit 40daysforlife.com/whiteplains for more information and to sign up for your vigil hours.
Find a Vigil Site Near You
Below is a listing of the locations and contact information for the vigil sites in the Archdiocese.
South Bronx Campaign
Dr. Emily’s
642 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY
Contact: Sol: 718-304-5507; vivireministry@gmail.com
42nd Street Campaign
Parkmed NYC Abortion Clinic
800 Second Avenue, New York, NY
Contact: Laurie: 40days.manhattan@gmail.com
Planned Parenthood
175 Tarrytown Road, White Plains, NY (Public right-of-way outside)
Contact: Lucy: (914) 776-4135; 40DFL.WP@gmail.com
Planned Parenthood
136 Lake Street #11, Newburgh, NY (Public right-of-way outside)
Contact: Wendy Wood: (845) 820-4366; newburgh40daysforlife@gmail.com
Planned Parenthood
25 Perlman Drive, Spring Valley, NY (Public right-of-way outside)
Contact: Eileen Peterson: (845) 492-6709; Rachelminister1@aol.com
Staten Island University Hospital North.
475 Seaview Ave Staten Island, NY 10305
Contact: Joe DiBella: (917) 716-3042; 40dayssi@gmail.com
Why should you get involved?
Watch this video to find out!