Pray for the Culture of Life during a Holy Hour in the Basilica Church on Jan. 15, 2026

Father Hathaway invites parishioners to advocate for the Culture of Life during the Virginia Pro-Life Day on Jan. 15 in Richmond. Meet with your legislators to advocate for life and against pending extreme and radical proposals to enshrine a virtually unlimited “fundamental right” to abortion in Virginia’s constitution.

If you can’t make it to Richmond, please come to the Basilica on Jan. 15 to pray for the Culture of Life to prevail during a Holy Hour at 11 a.m.

Bishop Burbidge is going to Richmond, and he has released a video invitation: 

If you can make it to Richmond, here’s the schedule of events:

7:30 a.m.: Doors open – Greater Richmond Convention Center (GRCC)

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.: Morning Program (GRCC)

9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.: Walk to General Assembly Building (GAB)

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.: Meetings with legislators (GAB)

11:00 a.m.: Visits to Galleries – (GAB)

12:00 p.m.: Mass at St. Peter’s Pro-Cathedral with Bishop Burbidgeand Bishop Knestout

The Virginia Catholic Conference encourages all participants to register and attend virtual training on the evening of Thursday, January 8. More information, a social media tool kit for additional promotion, and registration are available at vaprolifeday.org.