This fall, from September 22 to October 31, Madison and surrounding communities are uniting with over 238 other cities across America as well as locations in other countries for the 40 Days for Life campaign.
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Another 40 Days for Life to begin
MADISON — People are invited to join Christians around the world to pray, fast, and peacefully witness to end abortion during the Fall 40 Days for Life campaign.
Late-term abortion plan at site is dropped, but questions remain
Despite news that the plans were dropped for the Madison Surgery Center (MSC) to begin offering late-term abortions, questions remain after a statement from UW Health was released May 5.
Pro-lifers celebrate news abortion plan is dropped, questions remain
Pro-life groups are claiming victory following the announcement that plans have been dropped to perform abortions at the Madison Surgery Center (MSC).
40 Days for Life events held in March
St. Aloysius Parish in Sauk City has been promoting and publicizing this spring’s 40 Days for Life by offering rides to the prayer vigil at the Madison Surgery Center, encouraging prayer and fasting with commitment cards, as well as hosting special scheduled prayer opportunities for all who wish to join together in prayer.
40 Days for Life begins February 17
This spring, from February 17 to March 28, Madison and surrounding communities are uniting with over 160 other large cities across America, as well as locations in Australia, Canada, and Ireland, for the largest coordinated spring pro-life mobilization in history — the nationwide 40 Days for Life campaign.
Praying for an end to abortion
Bishop Robert C. Morlino prays the Rosary at the 40 Days for Life Vigil on October 30, 2009, with a large group of supporters.
Bishop Morlino to lead prayers at 40 Days for Life
Bishop Robert C. Morlino will lead prayers at 40 Days for Life outside Planned Parenthood, 3706 Orin Rd., Madison, on Friday, Oct. 30, at 3:30 p.m.
Providing hope for unborn children
In Wisconsin, the number of unborn children killed by abortion continues to decline. Last year, our state again experienced a drop in the number of abortions from the previous year.
The number of abortions was 8,229. Although that is still too many, it does represent a 62 percent decrease from the all-time high of 21,754 performed in 1980, reported Wisconsin Right to Life.
Fun for all ages at Diocesan Family Picnic on July 23
The fourth annual Diocesan Family Picnic will be held Sunday, July 26, from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Bishop O’Connor Center, 702 S. High Point Rd. in Madison.