Diocesan Coverage of March for Life 2022 

About this event

Every year since 1974, thousands fill the nation's capital in January to witness to the value of human life at all stages and to peacefully protest abortion on the anniversary of its legalization: the Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade. 

The March for Life 2022 began with the Mass for the Gift of Human Life, celebrated by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on Friday, January 21 at St. Thomas More Cathedral in Arlington. Directly following Mass, Bishop Burbidge joined with Christendom College and led us in the March in Washington, D.C. at 12 p.m.

Times and Locations

• 10 a.m. - Mass for the Gift of Human Life, St. Thomas More Cathedral, 3901 Cathedral Ln, Arlington, Va. 22203
• 11 a.m. - March for Life Pre-Rally Concert, the National Mall
• 12 p.m. - March for Life immediately following the concert

Statement from Bishop Burbidge on the March for Life 2022

“The annual March for Life is a powerful witness to essential truths that unite us: all of life is sacred and, thus, the life of the unborn child must be protected from the horror of abortion and life at every stage must be revered, cherished and treasured. As followers of Christ, we march peacefully each year in our nation's capital to give witness to these truths to a nation in which many in public office and others throughout our communities continue to reject them. Yet, we will never despair nor tire of proclaiming the Gospel of Life, with firm belief in the power of God to transform hearts. At the same time, Jesus taught that there is no sin greater than his love and mercy-he seeks to heal His people! We also stand ready, through many pastoral ministries, to assist parents who choose life and need support and care. May the Lord continue to bless the witness, sacrifices, and goodness of all those who are at the service of life!”

Press Release: National March for Life 2022

March for Life 2022: 'We are the voices of those children'

Arlington Catholic Herald 
Tens of thousands attended the annual March for Life in Washington, DC, January 21. Hear from some of the attendees about #WhyWeMarch