Day for Life 2023

Bishop John Sherrington asks for your support for the Day for Life on Saturday 17th June & Sunday 18th June.

This year the Day for Life seeks to highlight the trauma caused by abortion. The theme is “Listen to Her”. The message is an invitation to listen to the voice and story of a young Catholic woman who was suffering after an abortion and found healing. With her consent, we are able to highlight the distress which she suffered and how she found healing.

The message is also inspired by the Holy Father’s own words in 2016 which underlined both the gravity of abortion and that nothing is beyond the mercy of God.

Many in our society, but especially women, are affected by abortion and we want people to know they can find a welcome in the heart of the Church and the promise of hope and healing found in Christ Jesus.

A Novena of Prayer will be available on the CBCEW website which will lead up tothe Day for Life. All resources, including the full message can be accessed here

On the Day for Life, there is a mandatory collection to be taken in churches. The funds raised will support life projects across the whole spectrum of life. This year the Department of Social Justice aims to be more transparent about the use offunding after the grants have been made and will publish details.