2026 brings many opportunities for you, your family, your Church and your community to stand boldly with Council for Life. Join us to proclaim the beauty and dignity of unborn babies and to protect them and their mothers from the devastating harm of abortion.
We encourage you to participate in the local and national events outlined below throughout January when we remember the U.S. Supreme Court’s tragic Roe v Wade decision in 1973 legalizing abortion in all 50 states and the more than 65 million unborn babies killed since.
And although we celebrate the overturning of Roe with the Dobbs decision in 2022, we grieve that abortion remains the leading cause of death in our world, nation and State of Texas.
Upcoming Life Events
Saturday, January 17 | Pro-Life Mass and North Texas Youth Rally
Join Bishop Edward Burns on January 17 at 10 AM for the Bilingual Pro-Life Mass at the National Shrine of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
This annual event hosted by Catholic Pro-Life Community, a Council for Life Beneficiary, is a chance to gather in prayer for the souls of those lost to abortion and for hearts and laws that continue to protect the dignity of every unborn child.
At 8:30 AM, before the mass, 6th -12th graders are invited to participate in the North Texas Youth Rally to enjoy light refreshments, fellowship with other pro-life teens and a presentation by a moving speaker.
For more information go to prolifedallas.org/Pro-Life-Mass
Sunday, January 18 | Sanctity of Human Life Sunday
On January 18, churches across America will recognize Sanctity of Human Life Sunday— a day for Americans to focus on the sacredness of human life created by God in His image.
Council for Life will be hosting tables at churches in North Texas before and after their services/masses on both Sunday, January 18 and Sunday, January 25 with information about the compassionate care provided by our outstanding Beneficiaries and pro-life educational resources.
Please help Council for Life spread the word that January 18 is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. If you are interested in hosting a table at your church on Sanctity of Human Life Sunday or on any Sunday, please contact Annie at abroderson@councilforlife.org.
Friday, January 23 | National March for Life in Washington, D.C.
On January 23, the annual March for Life will take place in Washington, D.C. The March for Life is an inspiring, peaceful, vibrant and joy-filled rally of tens of thousands of women, men, young people and children from across the country. The March begins with a Rally featuring music and powerful speakers on the National Mall from 11 AM to 1 PM CT then proceeds from the National Museum of Natural History and ends at the U.S. Supreme Court.
CFL is not taking an official group this year to the March for Life, but we encourage you and your family and friends to participate in the March which is the largest annual human rights demonstration in the world.
Saturday, January 24 | Texas Rally for Life
Join thousands of Texans from across the state on January 24 from 1 to 4 PM at the 2026 Texas Rally for Life in Austin at the Capitol. The Central Texas Coalition for Life organized a diaper drive to help Pregnancy Resource Centers provide for women and families in need. Let’s show the world that Texas is pro-life!
Council for Life is proud to be a member of the Host Committee for the Rally.
Our work to create a Culture of Life continues after Sanctity of Human Life Sunday on January 18. There are many ways YOU can help us!
Encourage your Church to courageously proclaim that:
- God creates all human beings
- God knows the circumstances of every child’s conception
- God is faithfully present with all women who experience unwanted pregnancies
- God freely gives His redemptive love and healing in Jesus Christ to all who seek Him in their abortion grief
Encourage your Church to become the first call for help and comfort when a Church or community member experiences an unwanted pregnancy or an abortion by providing an email and phone number for Pastoral Counseling and help on the Church website, in the weekly Church Bulletin and throughout the Church building.
Encourage Your Church to Develop a Life Ministry through prayer, teaching and volunteer opportunities with a Council for Life Beneficiary and life-affirming agencies.
We are grateful for your commitment to Council for Life and your compassion for vulnerable preborn babies and their mothers and fathers. Your courage to “speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves” saves lives and will create a Culture for Life.
Mollie Halpin, Julie Hildebrand, Gale Roberson and Carla Zeller
Council for Life Church Engagement Co-Chairs