Come join thousands of Catholics in prayer for an increased respect for human life during the National Prayer Vigil for Life. The 5:00 p.m. Opening Mass on Thursday, January 18, 2024, will be celebrated by Bishop Michael Burbidge, Chairman of the USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities. The Vigil will take place at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC. For more information, please visit the National Shrine website at https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/2024-national-prayer-vigil-for-life/.