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Tuesday, December 8 to Wednesday, December 9, 2026

One night.
One prayer.
A nation united.

“And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us.”

Join parishes, communities, and families in prayer for life, the family, the Church, peace, and our nation. All nations are invited.

37th Annual National Night of Prayer for Life · John 1:14
Our Lady of Guadalupe, original devotional imageOur Lady of Guadalupe
DateDecember 8–9, 2026Tuesday evening into Wednesday
Prayer Vigil9 PM – 1 AM EasternLocal parish schedules may vary
National Hour of UnityMidnight – 1 AM ESTWednesday, December 9
Our Mission

United in prayer for life, family, and peace.

The National Night of Prayer for Life invites people across the nation and around the world to join in prayer, seeking the Blessed Mother’s intercession.

Each year, the vigil bridges the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and the feast of St. Juan Diego, recalling Our Lady of Guadalupe’s appearance to St. Juan Diego in 1531.

The purpose is to renew respect for life, strengthen the family and the Church, and inspire peace and courage throughout the nation.

How your parish can take part →
Scripture

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you.”

JEREMIAH 1:5

“If my people … humble themselves and pray … I will hear them from heaven.”

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Take Part

Bring the Night of Prayer to your parish.

Your parish can choose a prayer format that fits its local traditions and clergy guidance. The suggested elements include Eucharistic Adoration, Benediction, the Rosary, prayer to St. Michael, hymns, and silent prayer.

01

Invite your parish

Share the event with your pastor, prayer groups, Knights of Columbus, family, and friends.

02

Plan the vigil

Coordinate the time and prayer program with parish leaders. Use our suggested prayer materials as a guide.

03

Let us know

Complete our online parish registration form so the committee can keep track of participating communities.

Register Your Parish Online
Resources

Everything you need to participate.

Print the announcement, share the invitation, and use the prayers prepared for the National Night of Prayer for Life.

2026 Event Flyer

Print or save a parish announcement.

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2026 Committee Letter

Read the invitation and instructions.

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2026 Online Parish Registration

Tell us whether your parish will participate.

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Prayer Format · English

Suggested four-hour prayer program (PDF).

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Prayer Format · Spanish

Programa de oración en español (PDF).

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Prayer to Saint Michael

Traditional prayer text (PDF).

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Suggested prayer format: The committee recommends adoration, Benediction, the Rosary, and other prayers as clergy and local tradition allow.

Stay in touch

Together in prayer.

National Night of Prayer for Life Committee

PO Box 97
Greenlawn, NY 11740

Contact: Miriam · 631-252-8258

Support the mission

Donations may be mailed to the committee. Please make checks payable to St. Francis of Assisi Church/NNOPFL.

Devotional image: Wikimedia Commons (public domain).