Deacon Gary Streff of the diocesan Respect Life office is inviting Hawaii Catholics to join him and thousands of others around the world in the 40 Days for Life 2021 campaign, which began Feb. 17 and continues through March 28.
Participation includes prayer and fasting alone or with family and friends, and joining public prayer vigils.
If you want to join a prayer vigil, register on the 40 Days for Life website, 40daysforlife.com/Honolulu, on the days and times most convenient for you.
Honolulu’s opening rally will take place in front of the Planned Parenthood clinic at 839 S. Beretania Street, 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Feb. 20. Participants are asked to bring rosaries, umbrellas and bottled water. Pro-life signs will be made available.
All coronavirus pandemic safety protocols will be followed.
The 40 Days for Life 2021 spring campaign has people of all denominations in more than 1,000 cities in 63 countries praying for an end to abortion.
Information on key dates, rules of conduct, maps and parking can be found on the Diocesan Respect Life website at catholichawaii.org/diocesan-offices/respect-life under “40 Days for Life 2021.”
For further questions, or if you need help registering, call Anne Shigeta-Koch, the leader of the Honolulu campaign, 268-7143, or Deacon Streff, 597-0413.
