Our Public Witness Outside of Abortion Facilities

One of the many projects in which my parish’s Respect Life Committee participates is a monthly prayer vigil outside the Planned Parenthood in our community.

Our members gather on the second Thursday of each month after the 8:00 am Mass and head down to Planned Parenthood to give witness and pray for those contemplating abortion.  We also pray for the conversion of all who work in the field of abortion.

Prayer is the most important weapon we have to combat the evils of our society; and prayer vigils outside of abortion facilities combine this powerful weapon with our witness to the crimes against humanity taking place in our communities every day.

Just by being outside and praying for these mothers, as well as for those who work in the business of abortion, we can have a tremendous effect on those who witness our vigils. We may never know just how many women were turned away seeing people peacefully praying outside these facilities. 

Below is a schedule of prayer vigils that take place in the Southeast Pennsylvania area each month. If you live in the area of any of these facilities, please take the time to attend one of these vigils. Your presence can mean the difference between life and death for our preborn brothers and sisters.

3rd Friday of each month

• 8:00 am Mass at Nativity of Our Lord Church located at 625 W. Street Road in Warminster. Pray vigil takes place after Mass at the Warminster Planned Parenthood on Louis Drive in Warminster, PA.

1st Saturday of each month

• 8:30 am Mass at St. Laurence Church, 8245 West Chester Pike, in Upper Darby followed by a prayer vigil at the Planned Parenthood located at 7200 Chestnut Street, Upper Darby, PA.

• 7:00 am Mass at Christ the King Church located at Morell Ave. & Chesterfield St. in Northeast Philadelphia, followed by a prayer vigil at the Planned Parenthood located at Comly Rd. and Roosevelt Blvd.

• 8:00 Mass at St. Agnes Church, 233 W. Gay Street, West Chester, PA. A prayer vigil will follow at the Planned Parenthood at 8 S. Wayne Street, West Chester, PA.

• 2nd Saturday of each month

• 8:30 am Mass at the Newman Chapel located at the University of Pa, 38th & Chestnut Streets in Philadelphia.

3rd Saturday of each month

• 7:00 am Mass at St. John Church, 13th and Market Streets in center city Philadelphia, followed by a prayer vigil outside the Planned Parenthood at 12th & Locust Streets.

4th Saturday of each month

• Prayer vigil from 6:30 – 9:00 am at the Philadelphia Women’s Center located at 8th & Cherry Streets in center city Philadelphia.

Note:  The information for these prayer vigils was obtained from the monthly newsletter of the Pro-Life Union of Greater Philadelphia. 



 

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