Wednesday, February 22, 2012

World's largest 40 Days for Life Campaign kicks off

Over 200 attend the Vancouver campaign's Mass



The 40 Days for Life campaign gets bigger and bigger every year, with 2012's the biggest yet. This year the campaign kicked off on Lent, maybe a sign that abortion could one day be left in the dust.

In its seventh year, the campaign boasts a record breaking 258 locations in Canada, U.S, England, Australia, and Spain.

Last night 40 Days for Life Vancouver kicked off their campaign with Mass at Holy Name of Jesus Church, celebrated by Msgr. Stephen Jensen.

Vigil locations across North America
"Great turn out! More than 200 by my count," said 40 Days for Life Media Consultant John Hoff.

The group then conducted a candle-light procession from the parish to the vigil site at 29th Ave & Heather (Children and Women's Health Centre, B.C's largest abortion provider.)

The campaign is still looking for volunteers to pray at the vigil. To volunteer click here.

Below is a video of 40 Days for Life kickoff in the abortion capital of Europe:





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