DAY FOR LIFE 2026

Sunday 21 June is this year’s Day for Life, the annual day in the Church dedicated to raising awareness about the meaning and value of human life at every stage and in every condition.

This year’s theme is The Wonder of the Child in the Womb. Archbishop John Sherrington, Archbishop of Liverpool and Bishop for Life for England and Wales, has joined with Bishop Kevin Doran of Elphin and Bishop John Keenan of Paisley in offering a reflection on the theme and encouraging prayerful support for parents, families and all who have experienced the loss of a child.

Resources to mark the Day for Life

• Archbishop John Sherrington and the bishops’ shared reflection for Day for Life 2026
• Archbishop Sherrington reflects on this year’s theme in an interview with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference
• Bidding prayers and prayers for baby loss and bereaved parents
• Pope Leo has shared a message for the Day for Life, which can be read here https://www.cbcew.org.uk/papal-message-day-for-life-2026/
• Relating to last year's theme: Archbishop Sherrington's statement on the reintroduction of the terminally ill adults bill

Listen:

Archbishop John reflects on this year’s theme and the wonder of the child in the womb in an interview with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference.

Archbishop Sherrington reflects on the wonder of the child in the womb

Pray:

“I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14).

 Use the Day for Life bidding prayers and prayers for parents who have experienced baby loss. You may also wish to pray through the intercession of St Gerard Majella, patron saint of expectant mothers, childbirth and unborn children. (Saint Gerard Majella C.Ss.R)

Support:

Keep in your prayers all parents, families and communities who accompany children before birth and those who continue to grieve the loss of a child.

Further resources and information can be found on the archdiocesan website, and on the Bishop's Conference website.
Day For Life Archives - Catholic Bishops' Conference

https://www.liverpoolcatholic.org.uk/news/day-for-life-how-you-can-get-involved

 A MESSAGE FROM THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES OF THE WEST BANK

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PAPAL PRAYER INTENTION JUNE 2026

 In this month’s prayer, the Holy Father invites us to pray “for the values of sports” so we “discover in sport a universal language that brings cultures together, unites peoples, and sows respect, solidarity and personal growth.”

 PASTORAL LETTER - TRINITY SUNDAY

You can read the pastoral letter by clicking here, or watch below

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 FRANCISCAN ROSARY RESOURCE 

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A PRAYER FOR PEACE FROM POPE LEO

Please join the Pope in praying for peace

"Lord Jesus,

You conquered death without weapons or violence:

You shattered its power with the strength of peace.

Grant us Your peace,

as You did to the women filled with doubt on Easter morning,

as You did to the disciples who were hiding in fear.

Send forth Your Spirit,

the breath that gives life and reconciles,

that turns adversaries and enemies into brothers and sisters.

Inspire in us to trust in Mary, Your mother,

who stood at the foot of Your cross with a broken heart,

firm in the faith that You would rise again.

May the madness of war cease

and the Earth be cared for and cultivated by those who still

know how to bring forth, protect and love life.

Hear us, Lord of life!”

PAPAL PRAYER VIDEO APRIL 2026

Please pray for our priests.

PAPAL PRAYER VIDEO MARCH 2026

In his prayer intention for March, Pope Leo invites us to pray that nations lay down their weapons, adopt diplomacy and justice, and seek true security founded on trust and solidarity among peoples.

POPE LEO’S PRAYER TO ST. FRANCIS – A TIMELESS INTERCESSOR FOR PEACE:

During this Jubilee Year of St Francis of Assisi, Pope Leo asks us to pray to St Francis using the following prayer:

‘St Francis, our brother, you who eight hundred years ago went to meet Sister Death as a man at peace, intercede for us before the Lord. You recognised true peace in the Crucifix of San Damiano, teach us to seek in Hm the source of all reconciliation that breaks down every wall. You who, unarmed, crossed the lines of war and misunderstanding, give us the courage to build bridges where the world raises boundaries. In this time afflicted by conflict and division, intercede for us so that we may become peacemakers: unarmed and disarming witnesses of the peace that comes from Christ.’ Amen.