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USCCB MONTHLY INTERCESSIONS FOR LIFE February (English)   February (Spanish) READ ARCHBISHOP MANSELL'S LETTER IN RESPONSE TO THE FEDERAL EDICT ON HEALTH CARE INSURANCE PILGRIMAGE TO MARCH FOR LIFE 2012, Washington, DC The Pro-Life Ministry of the Archdiocese of Hartford made its annual pilgrimage to the March for Life in Washington, DC. Two coach buses with faithful life advocates journeyed from the Franciscan Life Center in Meriden on Sunday, January 22, arriving in time to participate in the Vigil Mass at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. Archbishop Henry J. Mansell concelebrated Mass there and then offered Mass on Monday, January 23 at the hotel where the Hartford contingency stayed. Monsignor John Moroney presented the importance of prayer in his talk at the breakfast which followed Mass. Archbishop Henry J. Mansell delivers the homily at the Mass on January 23rd as concelebrants Msgr. James Moroney, Rev. Robert Rousseau and Rev. Anthony Smith listen. The gathering on the Washington Mall and March to the Supreme Court was estimated as larger than previous years: hundreds of thousands. Signs and slogans were displayed promoting respect for life and mourning the loss to abortion of more than 50 million babies. The drizzle and cold only emphasized the dedication and commitment of so many to stand tall and strong in defending human life, particularly the most defenseless and vulnerable, those in the womb.   40 Days for Life Campaign - Successes Keep Growing The following statistics from campaigns beginning in 2007 affirm the power of peaceful prayer and fasting: 1,633 individual campaigns have taken place in 422 cities More than 500,000 have joined together in an historic display of unity to pray and fast for an end to abortion More than 14,000 church congregations have participated in the 40 Days for Life campaigns Reports document 5,045 lives that have been spared from abortion — and those are just the ones we know about 61 abortion workers have quit their jobs and walked away from the abortion industry 20 abortion facilities completely shut down following local 40 Days for Life campaigns Hundreds of women and men have been spared from the tragic effects of abortion, including a lifetime of regrets More than 1,800 news stories have been featured in newspapers, magazines, radio shows and TV programs from coast to coast ... and overseas Many people with past abortion experiences have stepped forward to begin post-abortion healing and recovery After so many years of legalized abortion, many people of faith are experiencing a renewed sense of HOPE! During the fall campaign, 8 babies were saved from abortion and more may be reported. Include in this number are twins. The total for babies saved during Hartford’s 4 campaigns is now 50. Rachel's Vineyard Rachel's Vineyard is a safe place to renew, rebuild and redeem hearts broken by abortion. Weekend retreats offer you a supportive, confidential and non-judgmental environment where women and men can express, release and reconcile painful post-abortive emotions to begin the process of restoration, renewal and healing. For more information: www.rachelsvineyard.org Retreats in other States: Confidential Toll-Free Hotline: 877.467.3463 Rachel's Vineyard Dates - Archdiocese of Hartford  - Contact: Mary Hayden 203.882.1326