BLACK CATHOLICS FOR LIFE
CALENDAR OF EVENTS

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

JANUARY
March for Life - Washington, DC
Vigil Mass for Life - National Basilica Shrine
of the Immaculate Conception
STAND FOR LIFE - END THE VIOLENCE
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. CELEBRATION

FEBRUARY
First Sunday in February
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE AFRICAN AMERICAN FAMILY
(Founded 1989 by Father Jim Goode, OFM)
Last Saturday - Sunday in February
Black history Month Mass in Celebration of Life

MARCH
"Let Us As Black Catholics Receive Them & Then Heal Them"
The Black Church Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS
(Founded 1989 by Pernessa C. Seele)

APRIL
Child Abuse Awareness in the Black community month

MAY
Mother's Day - A Call to Life
Mother of Perpetual Help, Mother of Life, Help our Black Women

JUNE
Father's Day - A Call to Life
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Have mercy on our Black Men
Youth for Life Celebration - St. Charles Lwanza & Companions

JULY
Joint Conference - Black Catholic Religious Men and Women
National Black Catholic Apostolate for Life Convocation
(Ministry Packets - Presented to the General Body)

AUGUST
No Events Scheduled

SEPTEMBER
No Events Scheduled

OCTOBER
Black Catholic Vigil for Life
(First Saturday in October)
Black Catholic Respect Life Sunday
(First Sunday in October)
Domestic Violence Awareness in the Black Community

NOVEMBER
Celebrating our Thankfulness for the Life of our African American
Ancestors and Elders

DECEMBER
Birth of Jesus Christ
"I came that you might have life..." John 10:10
Kwanzaa for Life
Let the Nguzo Saba principles guide and inspire us
to choose life and labor for the dignity of human life.

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT FOR LIFE
Hour of power for life
Every 2nd Thursday of the Month
Check with your local Chapter or the Office of Black Catholics
for times and places in your city.