Jan. 22 is the anniversary of the Supreme Court decision (Roe v. Wade) legalizing abortion in 1973, which was overturned by the Court in June 2022 (Dobbs v. Jackson).
The church encourages people to pray for all life, with particular emphasis on the unborn, especially in October (Respect Life Month) and January (anniversary of legalized abortion). Jan. 22 is observed as a day of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and of penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion. 
Even though the Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade, abortion is still very common parts of the U.S. 
There will be a Prayer Service at the Cathedral at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 22, with the MCCL Rally at the State Capitol immediately following. If you cannot attend, you can participate in the USCCB-sponsored 9 Days for Life novena online. Each day for nine days, a different intention is featured, accompanied by a short reflection, suggested actions and related information as we pray for the respect and protection of every human life. Visit respectlife.org/9-days-for-life to participate, beginning Jan. 16.
 March for Life
Noon at the Minnesota State Capitol
 Prayer Service for Life
10:30 a.m. at the 
Cathedral of St. Paul
 Students for Life March & Rally
8:30 a.m., march from St. Agnes to the Minnesota State Capitol