40 Days for Life is a time of prayer, fasting and peaceful vigil between 7am and 7pm from 24 September to 2 November.

To comply with current ‘buffer zone’ law, the vigil is kept just over 150 metres away from MSI Reproductive Choices abortion facility on the grassy verge at the junction of Chapeltown Road and Barrack Road LS7 4AW.

To get involved contact Chris Redding via 07815 681 343 or by email 40daysforlifeleeds@gmail.com

Further information here: 40 Days for Life

Some useful links:

Abortionpillreversal.com – even after taking the first abortion pill, you can change your mind and request progesterone within 72 hours, giving your baby a 60+% chance of survival.

Catholic Care’s Gianna Baby Bank – has already helped more than 1600 expectant mums and their families within the Diocese of Leeds – of any faith or none and regardless of marital status.  Experienced listening and non-judgmental advisors, plus practical help for 12 months beyond the baby’s birth, including free, good quality baby clothes and other equipment. 0113 388 5400 & 07525 406 071 gianna@catholic-care.org.uk 

www.rachelsvineyard.org.uk – offers weekend retreats for those suffering after an abortion. 0773 405 9080

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Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. (Jeremiah 1:5)

As Catholics, we believe in the dignity and sanctity of all human life, from conception until natural death – and not forgetting the difficult situations and choices to be faced by most of us in between. Far from being ‘just a collection of cells’, an unborn human’s heartbeat can be detected just 5 weeks after conception, and by 12 weeks all the baby’s tiny fingers and toes are fully formed … and yet, for every five babies born in England and Wales, two are aborted. Abortion is a human tragedy affecting more than just the unborn; women and girls feeling unable to continue with their pregnancy need our compassion, care and support, as do the fathers and families also affected. Gentle, non-judgmental, loving persuasion, backed up by practical help may change hearts, even if we cannot change laws. Please consider supporting 40 Days for Life and other pro-life events in the Diocese of Leeds.