The protection of life is a sustained prayer intention of the Church, and in particular of the Knights of Columbus. Knights remain firmly committed to defending the right to life of every human being – from the moment of conception to natural death. To commemorate and bolster this important cause, councils will promote a novena, nine days of sustained prayer, to build up a culture of life in our parishes, homes and wider community.
Council 4902 sponsors and leads the Novena for Life program in partnership with St. Bridget’s Parish. The Novena is a 9-day prayer program coordinated to coincide with the United States Council of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) 9 Days for Life where we gather as a committed organization to pray to protect human life from conception until death.
Jan. 16 – Jan. 24, 2026 the Council will lead the 9 Day Novena for Life at St. Bridget Church. Materials for the Novena are here if you are not able to join us at Church along with multitudes of others as we pray together for the protection of life from conception until we return home to our Father. The schedule at St. Bridget Church:
Friday, Jan. 16, 8:00 am before Mass – May the practice of abortion end.
Saturday, Jan. 17, 4:00 pm before Mass – May each person suffering from the participation in abortion find forgiveness, hope, and healing in Christ.
Sunday, Jan. 18, 9:00 am before Mass and 11:00 am before Mass – May every pregnant mother receive compassionate care and support as she nurtures the life in her womb.
Monday, Jan. 19, 8:00 am before Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion – May every father of a preborn child lovingly support the mother of his child in welcoming new life.
Tuesday, Jan. 20, 5:00 pm before Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion – May every pregnant mother choosing adoption recieve grace and support in embracing this loving option.
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 9:00 am before Mass – May all who support or participate in abortion experience a conversion of heart to seek and receive the Lord’s boundless mercy.
Thursday, Jan. 22, 8:00 am before Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion – May all preborn children be protected in law and welcomed in love.
Friday, Jan. 23, 8:00 am before Mass – May civic leaders work for the protection of all human life, in every stage and circumstance.
Saturday, Jan. 24, 4:00 pm before Mass – May all who defend life find strength and renewal in the Holy Spirit.
Photos from the Novena for life held on various days of prayer at St. Bridget’s. Thanks to all who came to pray for life during the Novena.
