40 Years of Abortion

Almost 40 years ago on May 14, 1969 an Omnibus bill was passed in Canadian Parliament which legalized abortion. Today, a woman can legally kill her unborn baby for any reason, at any time, up until the moment of birth. The scientific fact that human life begins at conception is ignored by politicians. The humanity of unborn babies is unjustly denied.

Demanding Social Justice

The fight to end abortion is a civil rights movement every bit as important as that of Martin Luther King’s to end slavery. The slaughter of innocent human beings via abortion is the human rights issue of our day.

For 12 consecutive years, Campaign Life Coalition has organized the flagship event of the Canadian civil rights movement which demands the legal right to life for all unborn children from the moment of conception. This is called the National March For Life. In 2008, this March had 8000 attendees, over half of which were youth!


Why a March?

This annual March is important because we:

  1. Witness to policy makers in Ottawa, the nation’s capital.
  2. Educate attendees with presentations by the world’s best pro-life speakers.
  3. Witness to the mainstream media who still tries to pretend that Canadians don’t care about abortion.
  4. Connect with people who share your values. Youth especially love this aspect.

Growing Younger!

Recent years have seen youth take over as the biggest percentage of attendees. They bring tremendous energy and excitement to the March. Encourage your parish youth, high schools and college students to come and march with us, for Life!

Don’t wait – sign up now for the March For Life. Make your voice heard. Be a witness to the gospel of Life.

 
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Schedule
Wednesday May 13
7:30 pm Pro-life Mass
St. Theresa Parish
95 Somerset Street West
9:00 pm Candlelight Vigil
The Canadian Tribute to Human Rights Monument at Lisgar and Elgin Streets
10:00 pm All-night Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament ending with 7:00 am Mass
St. Patrick Basilica
220 Kent Street
(use side entrance)

Campaign Life Coalition is providing an opportunity for those unable to attend the National March for Life to participate symbolically in a Candlelight Vigil.

We are inviting you to send your pledge and encourage your family,. friends, co-workers and faith communities to also join us in spirit.

Candles will be placed at The Canadian Tribute to Human Rights monument and will be lit on Wednesday May 13 at dusk.

Candles can be pledged for a minimum of $2. Please fill in the pledge form and join in spirit with pro-lifers on that day. Your pledges also help to defray the substantial costs of organizing this event.

Download Pledge Form (PDF)

Thursday May 14
9:30 am Prayer Service
Canadian Reformed Church
at Merivale United Church
1876 Merivale Rd.
10:00 am Pro-life Masses
Notre Dame Basilica
Sussex Drive
St. Patricks Basilica
220 Kent Street

10:00 am Interdenominational Prayer Service
St. George's Anglican Church
152 Metcalfe Street
12 noon Gathering on Parliament Hill
Welcome and Introductions
1:30 pm March through downtown Ottawa
2:45 pm Silent No More Awareness Campaign
Parliament Hill
4:00 pm Closing Prayer Service
Parliament Hill
Eastern Catholic Chaplaincy of Ottawa
6:00 pm Cocktail Hour and Rose Dinner
Hampton Inn
200 Coventry Road
Tickets required in advance $75
Call 1-800-730-5358 or 613 - 729-0379

Friday May 15
9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Youth Conference
Hampton Inn
200 Coventry Rd.
For more information call Yoli at 1-800-730-5358
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