It's Respect Life Sunday!
Since 1973, the Catholic Church in the United States has observed October as Respect Life Month, and the first Sunday of October is observed as Respect Life Sunday.
As Catholics, we are called to cherish and protect those who are most vulnerable, from the beginning of life to its end, and at every point in between. During the month of October, the Church asks us to reflect more deeply on the dignity and gift of every human life.
Here are some ideas for participating in Respect Life Month!
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Bishop Daniel E. Thomas, chairman of the USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities, calls Catholics to be agents of hope in his message for Respect Life Month.
Pray the Respect Life Month Novena
October 22-30, 2025
Join thousands of Catholics across the country in prayer for the protection of human life from conception to natural death.
Each day of the novena features a different prayer intention, as well as a short reflection, ideas for building a culture of life, and more.
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Reflect
This short reflection unpacks this Jubilee year's focus on hope within the context of respect for human life, highlighting the call to be signs of hope to all who are facing trials and difficulties.
For more Respect Life prayers, reflections, and information from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, please visit usccb.org/prolife and respectlife.org.
USCCB Respect Life
