Anchorage, Alaska, Sep 18, 2011 / 11:10 am
The largest international campaign of prayer and fasting to end abortion has grown. Nearly 300 groups in five countries are set to join the upcoming 40 Days for Life effort, Sept. 28 to Nov. 6.
In Alaska, the event will take place in Anchorage, where for the fourth straight year participants will peacefully pray and hold signs in front of the Planned Parenthood abortion clinic on Lake Otis Parkway.
In past years, about 200 Alaskans have participated in the Anchorage vigil, including a strong showing of area Catholics.
“We have had a lot of involvement from Catholic people,” Anchorage campaign director Haylee Shields told the Catholic Anchor. “We try to reach out to all denominations, but the Catholic people are very consistent in accepting our invitation to be involved.”